PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Farson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Audet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Farson
vs
Audet

197 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Farson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Audet!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Audet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Audet tries to pass to full mount but Farson defends it.
Audet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Audet in particular looking to stall.
Farson is trying to stand.
Farson is doing well to control the position and prevent Audet from advancing to side control.
Audet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Audet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Audet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farson is trying to stand up here but Audet is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Audet swats away the attempt to clinch by Farson.
Audet swinging wilding here.
Farson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Audet paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farson doesn't manage to clinch there - Audet circles away.
Farson doesn't manage to clinch there - Audet circles away.

Audet 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.
Farson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Audet is working Farson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Audet trying to control but Farson is working from the bottom.
Audet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Audet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audet works over Farson with some ground and pound from guard.
Audet wants to pass the guard but Farson is keeping the position.
Farson keeping moving, preventing Audet from controlling successfully.
Farson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farson tries to get out of the position.
Farson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Audet controls the pace.
Farson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Farson doesn't manage to clinch there - Audet circles away.
Audet tries to bum rush Farson with a series of wild strikes but Farson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Audet shoots in for a double leg but Farson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Audet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farson wants to clinch up but Audet keeps it at a distance.
Farson moves in looking to clinch but Audet pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Audet misses.

Audet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Farson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Audet looks gassed!
Audet trying to control the position but Farson is working away.
Farson wants to control but Audet postures up.
Farson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Audet has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Audet is trying to ground and pound but Farson uses the momentary lack of control by Audet to regain half guard.
Audet stalling away here and it's allowed Farson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Audet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Audet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Farson is out of range.
Audet misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Audet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Audet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farson but Farson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Audet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farson tries to clinch there but Audet circles away.
Audet shoots in for a takedown but Farson shows good takedown defense.

Audet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Farson is staying active underneath Audet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Audet is breathing heavily.
Audet not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Farson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Audet wants to control from the top but Farson keeps moving.
Farson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Farson pulls Audet in close to his closed guard and prevents Audet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Audet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two 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.
Farson wants to get back to his feet but Audet is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Audet is pushing down on Farson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farson is fighting to maintain full guard but Audet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Farson gets full guard.
Audet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Farson has his feet on Audet's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audet closes the distance and clinches up with Farson, looking for a takedown. Audet pushes Farson against the cage but Farson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Farson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Audet.
Audet misses with a wild combination.
Farson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Audet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Farson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Audet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Audet.
Farson tries to clinch up.
Audet looks to land a right hand but Farson moved out of range.
Farson tries to clinch but Audet moves out of range.
Farson tries to clinch there but Audet circles away.
Michael Audet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farson tries to clinch up but Audet circles away and keeps his distance.
Farson is looking to clinch.
Farson wants to clinch up but Audet keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Audet keeps the fight on the outside.
Audet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farson circles away quickly and effectively.
Farson wants to clinch.
Farson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Audet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farson as he avoids it easily.
Farson doesn't manage to clinch there - Audet circles away.
Farson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Audet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farson tries to clinch there but Audet circles away.
Farson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Audet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Farson is looking to clinch but Audet is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Audet fails to land with a series of punches.
Audet circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Audet.
Farson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Audet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 John Farson will probably get the nod.
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!

Farson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Audet gets the takedown into side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Audet. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Audet in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Audet looking to control but instead Farson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Audet passes to side control.
Farson can't do much from the bottom here.
Audet prevents Farson from escaping the position.
Audet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Audet.
A lull in the action here as Audet stalls from top position.
Audet passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Farson!
Farson tries to hold on but Audet postures up.
Audet wants to control the pace but Farson is squirming around nicely.
Farson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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.
Farson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Audet.
Farson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Audet thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Audet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farson is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Farson pushes Audet off looking to stand but Audet dives back in and keeps control.
Farson is refusing to be controlled, as Audet sits in half guard.
Farson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Audet.
Audet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

That's four 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.
Audet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Audet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farson working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Audet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Audet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Audet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farson doesn't manage to clinch there - Audet circles away.
Farson tries to clinch but Audet moves out of range.

Audet gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Audet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Audet 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Audet!