PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Desjardins
vs
Jericho

193 cm
25
202 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Desjardins as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Andrew Jericho has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jericho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jericho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Desjardins to counter with a crisp jab.

Desjardins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jericho's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desjardins is in close to Jericho's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Jericho is looking for a triangle but Desjardins pushes his legs off easily.

Jericho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Desjardins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Desjardins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Desjardins postures up in Jericho's guard and throws a big left but Jericho blocks it.
Desjardins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Desjardins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desjardins throwing strikes but missing.
Desjardins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Desjardins throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jericho wants to get back to his feet but Desjardins drags him back down.
Desjardins throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jericho works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jericho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Desjardins.

Desjardins wants to work for an arm triangle but Jericho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Desjardins is working for a kimura but Jericho is defending it quite comfortably.
Desjardins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Desjardins is keen to just control but Jericho is a slippery customer.
Desjardins is just content to waste time from the top position. Jericho takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jericho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desjardins.
Jericho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desjardins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jericho's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jericho keeping full guard, as Desjardins tries to pass.
Desjardins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Desjardins throwing strikes from guard but Jericho blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.

Desjardins has gone for a leg lock! Jericho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Desjardins's guard.
Desjardins has his hands on Jericho's head, controlling the position.
Desjardins controls Jericho momentarily but Jericho frees himself.
Desjardins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Desjardins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jericho sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Desjardins passes to full mount!
Desjardins lands a big shot there that rocks Jericho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Desjardins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Desjardins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Desjardins goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jericho is on top in guard.
Desjardins looking for a sweep. Not yet Desjardins, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desjardins wants to control the position but Jericho says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Desjardins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jericho trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
Desjardins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Desjardins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jericho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch but Desjardins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jericho moves to clinch but Desjardins breaks away

and Desjardins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jericho's guard now.
Desjardins chips away with some ground and pound.
Desjardins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jericho's head.
Desjardins throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desjardins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desjardins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Desjardins with a nice head shot there.

Desjardins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jericho dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desjardins working a defensive guard here.
Jericho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Desjardins has an active guard here but Jericho has managed to pass into half guard.
Jericho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jericho wants to work for an arm triangle but Desjardins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Desjardins wants to improve his position but Jericho is controlling well.

Jericho wants to work for an arm triangle but Desjardins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Desjardins is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two 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.
Desjardins manages to get to full guard.
Jericho wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Jericho preventing the sweep.
Desjardins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jericho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Jericho tries for a kimura but Desjardins is defending well.
Desjardins is trying to control Jericho's posture but Jericho avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jericho is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Desjardins is working to get back to half guard.
Jericho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jericho unloads with some shots from mount but Desjardins bucks and avoids them well.
Jericho throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Desjardins because Jericho loaded up on that one.
Desjardins is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Desjardins tries to control Jericho's body but Jericho pushes him off. Desjardins squirms to his side and now Jericho has his back!
Jericho avoiding Desjardins 's attempts to control his hands.
Jericho doesn't have the hooks in and Desjardins manages to turn into his guard.
Desjardins is in close to Jericho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jericho pulls Desjardins in close to his closed guard and prevents Desjardins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
Desjardins looking to pass the guard.
Jericho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desjardins is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Desjardins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jericho's cut.
That's time! Desjardins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jericho shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab lands there for Desjardins.

Desjardins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Desjardins with a nice head shot there.
Desjardins stands up over Jericho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jericho working a defensive guard here.
Desjardins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jericho's guard.
Jericho is trying to control but can't.
Desjardins wants to pass to mount but Jericho is defending the position.

Desjardins is looking for a kimura here.
Francois Desjardins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jericho defending well though.
Desjardins passes to side control.
Desjardins throws an elbow but Jericho slips to the side and avoids it well.
Desjardins landing strikes.
Jericho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Desjardins's best efforts.
Jericho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Desjardins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Desjardins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jericho!
Jericho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desjardins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jericho is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jericho and Desjardins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jericho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jericho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Desjardins connects with a decent elbow.
Desjardins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jericho is avoiding damage well.
Desjardins throwing strikes but Jericho manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jericho misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Desjardins is trying to work for a sweep but Jericho has mounted him!
Jericho prevents Desjardins from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is working hard here to advance position.

Jericho stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jericho misses with a takedown attempt

and Desjardins counters with a takedown into side control.
Desjardins is looking to take a break and control but Jericho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jericho struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho tries to buck Desjardins off but Desjardins is having none of it.
An elbow from Desjardins crashes against the mat.
Francois Desjardins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jericho is being controlled here.
Desjardins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Andrew Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho trying to remain calm as Desjardins controls from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desjardins trying to control the action but Jericho is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Desjardins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Desjardins 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Desjardins!