PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Lamoureux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinnie Longworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Spencer Lamoureux's chin.

Longworth
vs
Lamoureux

168 cm
28
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

164 cm
20
146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Lamoureux!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamoureux keeps the fight on the outside.
Longworth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamoureux circles away.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Spencer Lamoureux has been cut.
Lamoureux scores with a jab to the head.
Lamoureux misses with an uppercut
and Longworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lamoureux lands with a right hand.
Lamoureux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Longworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Longworth closes the distance and clinches.
Longworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Longworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lamoureux fails to land.
Lamoureux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longworth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lamoureux prevents it.
Lamoureux stalling in the clinch but Longworth improves position.
Lamoureux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lamoureux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lamoureux takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Longworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longworth avoiding damage as Lamoureux throws knees to the body.

Longworth is trying to trip Lamoureux. He has hold of a leg but Lamoureux is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Longworth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Longworth prevents Lamoureux from getting back to his feet.
Lamoureux keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Lamoureux looking to control.
Longworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Longworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lamoureux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamoureux, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamoureux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longworth looking to pass the guard.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamoureux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamoureux moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamoureux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Longworth doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamoureux cracks Longworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longworth is looking to clinch but Lamoureux is avoiding it.
Spencer Lamoureux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Longworth clinches with his opponent.
Longworth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longworth.
Longworth scores with a hook to the body.
Lamoureux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longworth is keeping busy.
Longworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lamoureux misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamoureux backwards.

Longworth manages to pull guard.

Longworth looking for a guillotine here but Lamoureux defends easily.
Longworth trying to control the position.

Longworth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamoureux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamoureux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamoureux trying to control but Longworth is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Longworth looking for a guillotine here but Lamoureux defends easily.
Lamoureux trying to control the position from guard on top but Longworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamoureux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Longworth trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lamoureux just misses with a punch to the body.

Longworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Longworth.
A shot in the inside from Longworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Longworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamoureux.

Longworth forces Lamoureux back against the cage and clinches.
Lamoureux throws a head punch that misses.
Lamoureux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longworth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longworth digs a right hand underneath Lamoureux's ribcage. Lamoureux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamoureux misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Longworth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longworth.

Longworth gets control of Lamoureux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Longworth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Longworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoureux trying to control the position from guard on top but Longworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamoureux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longworth is trying to control the position but Lamoureux postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux trying to control the position from guard on top but Longworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Longworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lamoureux defends well.
Longworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lamoureux manages to get himself to full guard.

Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lamoureux tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth scoring with some ground and pound.
Lamoureux wants to stand up but Longworth is controlling him.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamoureux can do to turn this around?
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamoureux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamoureux looking to control.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Lamoureux keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Longworth moves into the clinch successfully.
Longworth scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux tries to stall but Longworth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Longworth manages to pull guard.

Longworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lamoureux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Longworth working for a triangle but Lamoureux defends it easily.
Longworth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Longworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lamoureux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longworth is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Longworth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lamoureux looking to pass the guard.
Lamoureux controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Longworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Longworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamoureux, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from Longworth.
Longworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamoureux backwards.
Longworth lands a right hand.
Longworth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longworth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lamoureux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamoureux wants it to stay on the feet.
Longworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lamoureux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longworth momentarily.
Longworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamoureux.
Lamoureux digs a good body shot into Longworth's ribs.

Longworth clinches up against the cage.
Lamoureux swings wildly with an uppercut but Longworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamoureuxs head.
Lamoureux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Longworth up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lamoureux fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Longworth.

Longworth breaks from the clinch.

Longworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lamoureux was covering up waiting for the punch and Longworth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Longworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamoureux has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamoureux is keeping the position for now.
Lamoureux pulls Longworth in close to his closed guard and prevents Longworth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Longworth postures up in Lamoureux's guard and throws a big left but Lamoureux blocks it.
Lamoureux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamoureux is trying to keep Longworth in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Longworth has managed to clinch.

Longworth works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Longworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lamoureux is trying to keep Longworth in close.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Lamoureux is looking for a triangle but Longworth pushes his legs off easily.
Longworth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamoureux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamoureux is trying to keep Longworth in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamoureux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Longworth moves into the clinch.

Longworth drags the fight down to the ground.
Longworth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lamoureux tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard.
Lamoureux controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth is trying to hold Lamoureux in close to prevent damage but Lamoureux has managed to pass into half guard.
Longworth wants to control the action here but instead Lamoureux manages to pass to full mount!
Longworth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Longworth is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Werewolf's cave, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Longworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamoureux trying to control the action but Longworth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
That's time! Longworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Longworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Longworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamoureux backwards.
Longworth looking for a takedown.
Longworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamoureux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Longworth.
Longworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinnie Longworth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lamoureux blocks a body shot from Longworth.
Longworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamoureux backwards.
Longworth pushes Lamoureux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamoureux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoureux working hard to break the clinch.
Longworth blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Longworth.
A short uppercut from Longworth.

Longworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamoureux lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lamoureux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lamoureux stuffs the takedown attempt from Longworth. Longworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamoureux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamoureux lands a nice hook to Longworth's body. Longworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longworth walks into a straight right hand from Lamoureux.
Horrible takedown attempt by Longworth or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamoureux, which made it look bad.
Lamoureux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longworth dives in for a single leg takedown but Lamoureux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Longworth gets a clinch.
Lamoureux working aggressively here.
Longworth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Longworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lamoureux wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lamoureux takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Longworth on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lamoureux prevents it.
Longworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamoureux backwards.
Longworth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Longworth.

Longworth breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Lamoureux as he connects with a hook.
Lamoureux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamoureux cracks a nice hook into Longworth's ribs.
Lamoureux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Longworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamoureux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamoureux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Longworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Longworth closes the distance and clinches.
Longworth tries to pull guard but Lamoureux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamoureux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lamoureux is trying to stall.
Lamoureux blocks an uppercut.
Lamoureux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Longworth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lamoureux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Lamoureux fails to land.
Longworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longworth scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lamoureux as Longworth tries to tie him up.
Longworth avoiding damage as Lamoureux throws knees to the body.
Lamoureux wants to get back to striking at distance but Longworth won't allow it.
Longworth trying to control the position but instead, Lamoureux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Longworth into the cage.

Longworth manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longworth is keeping the position for now.
Longworth has Lamoureux pulled in close to control his posture.
Longworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamoureux advances to half guard.
Longworth tries to get to full guard but Lamoureux has control of the leg.

Longworth looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lamoureux passes into side control!
Longworth tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vinnie Longworth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lamoureux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamoureux scores with a jab. Longworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Longworth drops Lamoureux with a right and a left! Longworth comes rushing in but Lamoureux regains his composure and manages to keep Longworth in guard.

Lamoureux is rocked!
Longworth postures up in Lamoureux's guard and throws a big left but Lamoureux blocks it.
Lamoureux is still in real trouble! Can Longworth finish him?
Longworth is looking to pass into half guard but Lamoureux pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lamoureux is in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longworth is trying to control the position but Lamoureux postures up.

Longworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lamoureux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Longworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lamoureux seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamoureux wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving.
Lamoureux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Longworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Longworth looking for subs off his back but Lamoureux has passed one foot through into half guard.

Longworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Longworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth wants to control but Lamoureux is keeping busy.

Longworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lamoureux pulls his head out easily.
Lamoureux trying to control the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Longworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spencer Lamoureux seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux connects with a nice looking jab.

Longworth gets a double leg takedown into Lamoureux's guard.
Lamoureux working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamoureux holds on and takes a little breather.
Spencer Lamoureux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamoureux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lamoureux keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Longworth passes Lamoureux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Longworth trying to control the action but Lamoureux is working from the bottom.
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longworth trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Longworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Longworth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!
Vinnie Longworth is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Vinnie Longworth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.