PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Luc Boivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luc Boivers comes to the cage accompanied by killing in the name of. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fuqua's choice of entrance music: Diesal Power. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luc Boivers
vs
Fuqua

210 cm
27
302 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

194 cm
24
293 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominick Luc Boivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luc Boivers throws a hook but Fuqua avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Luc Boivers scores with a four punch combination!
Luc Boivers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fuqua fails in his attempt to clinch.

Fuqua shoots in and bounces Luc Boivers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Luc Boivers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luc Boivers tries to get out of the position.
Luc Boivers controlling the position.
Luc Boivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Luc Boivers, not yet.
Fuqua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuqua wants to pass the guard but Luc Boivers is keeping the position.
Luc Boivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuqua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luc Boivers has control of Fuqua's left arm, preventing Fuqua from doing any damage.
Fuqua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luc Boivers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dominick Luc Boivers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luc Boivers throws a series of punches but Fuqua moves out of range.
Fuqua lands with a nice body punch.
Luc Boivers with a nice cross.
Dominick Luc Boivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuqua wants to clinch up but Luc Boivers keeps it at a distance.
Fuqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luc Boivers missing with a left hand there. Fuqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luc Boivers misses with an uppercut.
Fuqua throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Luc Boivers to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luc Boivers scores with a jab.
Luc Boivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuqua manages to avoid it.
Luc Boivers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuqua. Fuqua obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fuqua feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Fuqua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fuqua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fuqua stands up over Luc Boivers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuqua trying to control but Luc Boivers is working from the bottom.
Fuqua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luc Boivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fuqua looking to pass the guard.
Fuqua trying to control but Luc Boivers is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dominick Luc Boivers.
Luc Boivers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luc Boivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuqua.
Fuqua slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luc Boivers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuqua.
Fuqua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luc Boivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuqua.
Luc Boivers throws a right hand that Fuqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuqua also avoids with ease.
Luc Boivers lands a body shot.
Fuqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Luc Boivers there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luc Boivers stalks Fuqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fuqua's face. Fuqua staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Luc Boivers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Luc Boivers thows a body shot but no joy.
Fuqua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dominick Luc Boivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuqua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luc Boivers is out of range and Fuqua settles back down.
Luc Boivers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Luc Boivers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuqua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fuqua throws a right and a left that Luc Boivers avoids nicely.
Fuqua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luc Boivers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuqua.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuqua misses with a takedown
and Luc Boivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominick Luc Boivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luc Boivers throws a head kick that misses.
Fuqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuqua misses with a left hand
and Luc Boivers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dominick Luc Boivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuqua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luc Boivers.
Luc Boivers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Fuqua scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Luc Boivers does no damage.
Fuqua misses with a straight right.
Fuqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luc Boivers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuqua has his takedown stuffed
and Luc Boivers counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luc Boivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fuqua under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luc Boivers.
Luc Boivers misses with a kick to the body.
Fuqua ducks under a wild hook from Luc Boivers.
Fuqua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luc Boivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuqua misses with a shot to the body
and Luc Boivers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luc Boivers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuqua momentarily.
Luc Boivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luc Boivers moves out of range as Fuqua strikes.
Fuqua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luc Boivers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luc Boivers throws a nice looking combination but Fuqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luc Boivers throws a poor cross that misses

and Fuqua counters with a shoot takedown. Luc Boivers 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuqua postures up in Luc Boivers's guard and throws a big left but Luc Boivers blocks it.
Fuqua preventing the sweep.
Luc Boivers wants to stand but Fuqua is controlling the position.
Fuqua tries to free his leg and advance position but Luc Boivers is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frenchy Fuqua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Luc Boivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuqua.
Fuqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luc Boivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luc Boivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fuqua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luc Boivers rather than just go for the knockout.
Fuqua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fuqua misses with a double jab
and Luc Boivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Luc Boivers counters with a nice uppercut.
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!

Luc Boivers tries to keep at a distance but Fuqua has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luc Boivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuqua.
Fuqua misses with some punches.
Fuqua is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Luc Boivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuqua.
Fuqua misses with a punch to the body.
Fuqua is trying to stall.
Fuqua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luc Boivers smiles and moves away.
Dominick Luc Boivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frenchy Fuqua.
Fuqua lands a really nice looking cross but Luc Boivers seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luc Boivers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuqua ducks right into an uppercut from Luc Boivers.
Luc Boivers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuqua's head.
Luc Boivers misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Fuqua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luc Boivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuqua is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fuqua lands a nice short elbow.

Fuqua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luc Boivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luc Boivers is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua is looking to take a break and control but Luc Boivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Fuqua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fuqua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Luc Boivers is looking to escape.
Luc Boivers is staying active underneath Fuqua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Luc Boivers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuqua on the ground.
Luc Boivers is pressing down on Fuqua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuqua working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luc Boivers's head.
Fuqua trying to control the position from guard on top but Luc Boivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luc Boivers is trying to control the position but Fuqua postures up.
Luc Boivers pulls Fuqua in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuqua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luc Boivers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Luc Boivers is trying to control the position but Fuqua postures up.

Dominick Luc Boivers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fuqua cracks the inside of Luc Boivers's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luc Boivers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luc Boivers wants it to stay on the feet.
Luc Boivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuqua.
Fuqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luc Boivers moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuqua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luc Boivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luc Boivers misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frenchy Fuqua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fuqua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frenchy Fuqua!