PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Cournoyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sproule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Sproule enters the cage!

Cournoyer
vs
Sproule

195 cm
26
211 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Cournoyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Sproule!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sproule misses with a double jab.
Cournoyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sproule checks a leg kick.
A combination from Sproule does no damage.
Sproule misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cournoyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cournoyer misses with a body kick.
Sproule misses with a double jab.
Cournoyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cournoyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sproule tries to land a front kick but Cournoyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cournoyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Cournoyer.
Cournoyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sproule misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cournoyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cournoyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Cournoyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sproule swinging wildly here.
Sproule tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cournoyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Cournoyer tenderised Sproule's leg. Sproule is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sproule looks to land a combination but Cournoyer avoids it well.
Sproule fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James Sproule seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sproule moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sproule swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sproule gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cournoyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown by Cournoyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sproule which made him look bad.
Sproule will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sproule misses with a series of wild punches.
Sproule lands with a nice combination. Cournoyer backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Ryan Cournoyer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sproule lands a left and a right that send Cournoyer crashing to the mat, dazed. Sproule thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Cournoyer is rocked!
Sproule throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cournoyer.
Oh Cournoyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sproule lands a really nice looking cross but Cournoyer seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproule misses with a two punch combination.
Sproule looks gassed!
Cournoyer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cournoyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Cournoyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cournoyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Cournoyer lands with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Cournoyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cournoyer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like James Sproule has been cut.
Sproule throws a jab but it's blocked by Cournoyer.
Sproule throws a right hand that Cournoyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Cournoyer also avoids with ease.
Sproule misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sproule swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cournoyer ducks under a wild hook from Sproule.
Cournoyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cournoyer throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Sproule throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sproule misses with a series of wild punches.
Sproule tries to bum rush Cournoyer with a series of wild strikes but Cournoyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cournoyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cournoyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cournoyer throws a body kick that misses.
Sproule scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cournoyer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cournoyer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sproule in his tracks.
Sproule lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sproule misses with a wild combination.
James Sproule is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sproule throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cournoyer stalks Sproule and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sproule's face. Sproule staggers backwards, shaken.
Cournoyer shoots for a takedown but Sproule saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Cournoyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sproule will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Sproule.
Cournoyer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sproule takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Sproule, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cournoyer misses with a double jab.
Sproule throws a series of strikes that have Cournoyer backpedaling.
Cournoyer blocks the body kick.
Sproule tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cournoyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sproule.

Sproule has managed to clinch.

Cournoyer manages to break the clinch.
Cournoyer misses with a two punch combination.
Sproule will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sproule lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cournoyer throws a head kick but Sproule moves out of range.
Cournoyer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sproule throws a nice looking combination but Cournoyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cournoyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sproule takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sproule lands with a nice combination. Cournoyer backs away looking to recover.
Cournoyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Sproule will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cournoyer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Cournoyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Cournoyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cournoyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sproule keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cournoyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sproule defending well though.

Sproule makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sproule throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sproule works over Cournoyer's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cournoyer wants to land a leg kick but Sproule is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cournoyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sproule will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cournoyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sproule throws a series of punches but Cournoyer moves out of range.
Sproule takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sproule takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cournoyer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sproule has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cournoyer.
Cournoyer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cournoyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cournoyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cournoyer lands a really nice looking cross but Sproule seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cournoyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cournoyer.
Cournoyer throws a sloppy head kick and Sproule moves out of range easily.
Sproule connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cournoyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan Cournoyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cournoyer thuds his shin into the meat of Sproule's side.
Sproule digs a good hook to Cournoyer's body.
Sproule throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sproule misses with a series of wild punches.
Cournoyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Sproule manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cournoyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cournoyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sproule will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cournoyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sproule lands with an overhand left.
Cournoyer connects with a looping right hand.
Sproule lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cournoyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Sproule has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cournoyer.
Cournoyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sproule throws a series of punches but Cournoyer avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproule takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James Sproule seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Cournoyer. Those never looked like landing.
Sproule misses with a combination
and Cournoyer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Horrible takedown by Cournoyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sproule which made him look bad.
Sproule misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Sproule.
A solid body kick from Cournoyer.
A punch combination from Sproule misses.
Cournoyer misses with a kick to the body.
Cournoyer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sproule steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cournoyer.
Sproule on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sproule moves out of range as Cournoyer throws a body kick.
Sproule throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cournoyer misses with a kick to the body.
Cournoyer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sproule throws a one two combo.
Cournoyer shoots in for a takedown but Sproule shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Cournoyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sproule fails to land with a series of punches.
Sproule looks to land a combination but Cournoyer avoids it well.
Sproule throws a series of punches but Cournoyer avoids them all with ease.
Cournoyer lunges at Sproule with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sproule's hand.
Sproule tries to bum rush Cournoyer with a series of wild strikes but Cournoyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cournoyer shoots in and drives through. Sproule sprawls well.
Cournoyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cournoyer walks into a straight right hand from Sproule.
Sproule lands a jab-cross combination.
Cournoyer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sproule takes a step back to recover.
Cournoyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sproule circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Cournoyer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cournoyer dodges the punch combination from Sproule.
Sproule misses with a double jab.
Sproule throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cournoyer.
Sproule swinging wildly here.
Sproule throws a combination that misses
and Cournoyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cournoyer lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Sproule.
Cournoyer scores with the left hand. Sproule knows he should have avoided that one.
Cournoyer tries to bum rush Sproule with a series of wild strikes but Sproule uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sproule lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sproule.
Cournoyer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sproule takes a step back to recover.
Cournoyer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sproule throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cournoyer is defended easily by Sproule.
Sproule takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sproule walks into a stiff left hand from Cournoyer.
Sproule misses with a two punch combination.
Sproule throws a right and a left that Cournoyer avoids nicely.
Sproule throws a right hand that Cournoyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Cournoyer also avoids with ease.
Cournoyer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cournoyer lands a nice looking body kick.
Cournoyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cournoyer with a jab.
Cournoyer slips a jab and a cross from Sproule.
Cournoyer misses with a head kick.
Sproule scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cournoyer scores with a hook.
A combination from Cournoyer does no damage.
Sproule throws a right hand that Cournoyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Cournoyer also avoids with ease.
Cournoyer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sproule throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cournoyer misses with a wild combination.
Cournoyer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sproule's sensitive parts.
Sproule misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Cournoyer.
Sproule scores with a push kick.
Sproule cracks the inside of Cournoyer's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cournoyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Sproule. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Sproule.
Cournoyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Cournoyer catches Sproule right on the button with a cross.
Sproule lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cournoyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Cournoyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cournoyer. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sproule misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sproule throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cournoyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sproule lands with a nice combination. Cournoyer backs away looking to recover.
Cournoyer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sproule misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick there by Cournoyer.
Cournoyer dodges the punch combination from Sproule.
Sproule defending well as Cournoyer loads up on a big left hand.
Sproule moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cournoyer misses with a body kick.
Sproule is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cournoyer throws a lazy body kick
and Sproule cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sproule tries to clinch but Cournoyer moves out of range.
Sproule tries to bum rush Cournoyer with a series of wild strikes but Cournoyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cournoyer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Sproule scores with a four punch combination!
Cournoyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sproule throws a right and a left that Cournoyer avoids nicely.
Cournoyer misses with a two punch combination.
Sproule scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cournoyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Cournoyer just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Sproule, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sproule scores with a punch to the head.
Cournoyer slips a jab and a cross from Sproule.
Horrible takedown by Cournoyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sproule which made him look bad.
Sproule misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cournoyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sproule goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cournoyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cournoyer throws the left hand but Sproule avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Cournoyer.
I think Cournoyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Cournoyer!