PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Folignus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folignus has chosen Laces Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gautier
vs
Folignus

187 cm
37
202 lbs
33 - 14 - 0

186 cm
29
193 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Folignus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier misses with a double jab
and Folignus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gautier is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Folignus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gautier's calf.
Folignus throws a sloppy head kick and Gautier moves out of range easily.
Gautier just misses with a punch to the body.
Folignus throws a leg kick which misses Gautier's front leg but catches the back leg as Gautier tries to avoid it.
Pierre Gautier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gautier gets caught flat footed, as Folignus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Folignus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gautier seems keen to control Folignus's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Folignus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gautier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Folignus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gautier is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Folignus trying to control from Gautier's half guard. Gautier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gautier keeping moving, preventing Folignus from controlling successfully.

Folignus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Folignus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Folignus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gautier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Folignus trying to control but Gautier is working from the bottom.
Gautier keeping full guard, as Folignus tries to pass.
Folignus trying to control but Gautier is working from the bottom.
Folignus passes Gautier's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folignus is trying to control. Gautier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Folignus prevents Gautier from standing back up.
Folignus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gautier reverses the position - he's now on top in Folignus's guard.
Folignus trying to keep a closed guard but Gautier is proving a slippery customer.
Gautier tries to stand but Folignus is controlling from the bottom.
Folignus wants to sweep here but Gautier controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Folignus is on top in guard.

Folignus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gautier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gautier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gautier!
Folignus is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Folignus looks to move to half guard but instead Gautier has passed into mount! Damn!
Folignus is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Folignus dominated that round.
That's time! Gautier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Folignus scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheers as Folignus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gautier doesn't seem phased though.
Folignus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Gautier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Folignus has clasped his hands together around Gautier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gautier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gautier tries to improve position but can't.
Folignus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gautier keeps working.
Folignus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gautier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Folignus is trying to get an arm triangle but Gautier is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus trying to control the action but Gautier is working from the bottom.

Folignus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gautier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Folignus's guard! Nice work there by Gautier!
Gautier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Folignus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gautier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Folignus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gautier has passed into side control.
Folignus tries to buck Gautier off but Gautier is having none of it.
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.
Folignus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Folignus sneaks back into half guard.
Folignus tries to roll over but Gautier keeps him under control.
Nick Folignus has got the better of the ground game so far.

Folignus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Folignus wants to get back to full guard but Gautier has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folignus is desperately trying to improve his position but Gautier has a good base and remains in mount.
Gautier looking to control but Folignus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folignus can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gautier is trying to control here but Folignus has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Folignus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gautier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gautier rushes Folignus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gautier tries to work over Folignus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Folignus missing with knees to the body.
Folignus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.

Folignus pulls guard successfully.
Gautier won't allow Folignus to sweep him here.
Gautier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Folignus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gautier defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folignus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gautier!

Folignus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gautier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gautier and Folignus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Folignus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gautier keeps working.

Folignus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Folignus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Folignus trying to control the action but Gautier is working from the bottom.
Gautier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Folignus is keen to just control but Gautier is a slippery customer.
Folignus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Folignus trying to mount his opponent but Gautier defends it.
Folignus trying to control from Gautier's half guard. Gautier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier keeping moving, preventing Folignus from controlling successfully.
Gautier wants to stand but Folignus is controlling the position.

Folignus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gautier dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Folignus is on top in guard.
Pierre Gautier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gautier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Folignus defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Folignus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Folignus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Folignus!
Nick Folignus very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.