Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Madness MMA 9: Vengence
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Barnaoui feints a jab promting Levasseur to slip. Barnaoui then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Levasseur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Barnaoui.
Mansour Barnaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnaoui lands a nice hook to Levasseur's body. Levasseur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnaoui but Barnaoui pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levasseur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnaoui looks to land a combination but Levasseur avoids it well.
Levasseur with the counter takedown but Barnaoui avoids it easily.
Levasseur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnaoui misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnaoui goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.#TD2#
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnaoui napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Levasseur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barnaoui is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barnaoui tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levasseur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnaoui struggling a bit here.
Barnaoui is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Levasseur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnaoui is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Shit House-(12 coaches, all double elites) , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Levasseur tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnaoui controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
My spies in Hybrid Fighting Academy inform me that Levasseur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnaoui is trying to work for a sweep but Levasseur has mounted him!
Levasseur working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Levasseur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnaoui is looking to improve his position but Levasseur isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Levasseur with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Levasseur goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnaoui turns into him and now he's in Levasseur's guard.
Levasseur is trying to keep Barnaoui in close.
Levasseur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barnaoui regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Levasseur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Levasseur stands up over Barnaoui, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Levasseur makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnaoui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Levasseur's guard. #REVR#
Barnaoui trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
Levasseur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnaoui manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levasseur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levasseur is pushing down on Barnaoui's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnaoui is fighting to maintain full guard but Levasseur has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnaoui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Levasseur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Levasseur working Barnaoui over with strikes.
Barnaoui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Levasseur is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnaoui has wrist control.
Levasseur distracts Barnaoui with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnaoui is pulling down on Levasseur's head. It's preventing any offense from Levasseur, at least for the moment.
Barnaoui wants to sweep here but Levasseur controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnaoui's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnaoui trying to keep a closed guard but Levasseur is proving a slippery customer.
Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mansour Barnaoui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Barnaoui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levasseur was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnaoui.
Mansour Barnaoui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnaoui leaves Levasseur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnaoui attempts a counter takedown but Levasseur avoids it well and moves away.
Barnaoui lands an overhand right.
Levasseur fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnaoui half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui misses with a right hand
and Levasseur counters with a left to the body.
Barnaoui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levasseur was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnaoui.
Levasseur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnaoui sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levasseur somewhat.
Mansour Barnaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.#T1#
Barnaoui thows a leg kick but Levasseur checks it #TD2#
and Levasseur counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnaoui won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Barnaoui sneaks back into half guard.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levasseur is looking to pass Barnaoui's guard but actually Barnaoui recovers to full guard.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnaoui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barnaoui tries to pass the half guard into mount. Levasseur knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Levasseur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnaoui pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Levasseur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levasseur wants to control but Barnaoui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnaoui wants to control but Levasseur is keeping him busy.
Barnaoui is pressing down on Levasseur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Levasseur is holding on for now.
Levasseur is trying to maintain the position but Barnaoui is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Levasseur wants to get back to full guard.
Barnaoui wants to take a breather but Levasseur is having none of it.
Levasseur tries to roll over but Barnaoui keeps him under control.
Levasseur is still trying to improve position.
Barnaoui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levasseur keeps working.
Levasseur is pressing down on Barnaoui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Levasseur has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnaoui has passed into side control. #T4#
Barnaoui trying to control the action but Levasseur is working from the bottom. #SU#
Barnaoui decides to stand up, so the ref orders Levasseur to his feet.
Levasseur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Levasseur tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnaoui pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnaoui connects with a looping right hand.
Levasseur fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnaoui feints and then cracks Levasseur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Levasseur down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
That's time! Barnaoui's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crunch! Barnaoui slams his shin into Levasseur's torso.
Some wild striking there from Barnaoui.
Mansour Barnaoui is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnaoui misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Levasseur.
Barnaoui throws a leg kick but Levasseur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnaoui turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui thuds his shin into the meat of Levasseur's side.
Levasseur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Levasseur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnaoui.
Barnaoui connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Levasseur.
Barnaoui scores with a decent looking hook.
Barnaoui cracks Levasseur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnaoui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnaoui misses with a wild combination.
Levasseur on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
A left and a right from Barnaoui both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Levasseur is rocked!
Barnaoui misses with a wild combination.
And Levasseur tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnaoui pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Levasseur is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnaoui finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnaoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levasseur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Levasseur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnaoui defends it well.
Levasseur seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnaoui swings for the body but Levasseur moves out of range.
Levasseur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnaoui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Levasseur has time to react.
Levasseur slips a jab and a cross from Barnaoui.
And Levasseur tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnaoui pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mansour Barnaoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnaoui scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnaoui.
Levasseur staying out of range there.
Barnaoui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levasseur can do to turn this around?#T3#
Barnaoui looks to land a left hand but Levasseur moved out of range nicely.
Barnaoui lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Levasseur.
Barnaoui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Levasseur circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick there by Barnaoui.#TD2#
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnaoui napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barnaoui is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnaoui is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Levasseur has an Americana. Barnaoui didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Levasseur is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Levasseur hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olivier Levasseur!
Olivier Levasseur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Madness MMA 3: Deviance
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Pott tries to clinch #TD#
and Levasseur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pott 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.
Levasseur stops Pott from standing up.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Pott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levasseur won't allow Pott to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levasseur working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Levasseur cracks Pott with a solid left hand.
Levasseur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Levasseur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levasseur chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Pott pushes Levasseur off and scrambles back to his feet.
Levasseur darts in looking for a takedown but Pott gets double underhooks and turns Levasseur into the cage.
Pott swinging wildly here.
Pott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levasseur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levasseur drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pott sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Pott instigates a clinch. #T2#
Pott misses with a punch on the inside.
Levasseur fails to pull guard.
Levasseur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Levasseur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pott lands a left hand.
Pott misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Pott breaks the clinch.
Pott looks for the body kick but Levasseur saw that one coming.
Levasseur appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Pott clinches up with Levasseur and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levasseur has Pott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Pott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pott missing with knees to the body.
Levasseur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pott walks away with a smile on his face. Levasseur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pott throws a head kick that misses.
Pott tries to clinch up#TD#
so Levasseur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Levasseur is in close to Pott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Levasseur is looking to work some ground and pound but Pott has wrist control.#T4#
Levasseur trying to control but Pott is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pott working a defensive guard here.
Pott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levasseur is one step ahead there.
Pott has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Levasseur has passed into side control.
Pott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levasseur grinds an elbow into Pott's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Pott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Pott does no damage. #TD#
Levasseur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levasseur lands in his opponent's guard.
Levasseur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Levasseur is working Pott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Levasseur is controlling him.
Pott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levasseur is one step ahead there.
Levasseur won't allow Pott to get back to his feet. #T1#
Pott tries to strike from the bottom.
Pott wants to sweep here but Levasseur controlling him for the moment.
Levasseur passes Pott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Levasseur is looking to take a break and control but Pott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Levasseur is looking for a kimura here.
Pott is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Levasseur is thwarting Pott's attempts to control the position.
Levasseur is trying to control. Pott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy left from Pott finds it's target.#TD#
Levasseur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pott is trying to defend but Levasseur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Levasseur wants to work for an arm triangle but Pott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Levasseur seems to be looking for submissions.
Pott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levasseur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levasseur's back!
Levasseur has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pott throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Levasseur trying to control but not successfully.
Pott lands shots from the back.
I really don't envy Levasseur right now. #T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Pott.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasseur is really stuck here.
Pott softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Pott throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Levasseur tries to escape the position.
Levasseur turns into Pott and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levasseur prevents Pott from getting back to his feet.
Pott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levasseur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Pott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pott.
Pott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pott tries to bum rush Levasseur with a series of wild strikes but Levasseur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Levasseur drives through with a takedown into Pott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pott being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur connects with a couple of short punches.
Levasseur lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Pott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pott's head.
Pott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Levasseur is controlling him.
Levasseur works over Pott with some ground and pound from guard.
Levasseur prevents Pott from getting back to his feet.
Olivier Levasseur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
Pott wants to get back to his feet but Levasseur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pott keeping full guard, as Levasseur tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levasseur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pott's head.
Levasseur distracts Pott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Levasseur prevents Pott from getting back to his feet.
Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levasseur prevents Pott from getting back to his feet.
Levasseur scoring with some ground and pound.
Levasseur looking to sit in guard and control but Pott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Levasseur keeping full guard, as Pott tries to pass.
Levasseur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Levasseur seems keen to control Pott's posture.
Levasseur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levasseur keeping moving, preventing Pott from controlling successfully.
Pott won't allow Levasseur to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Levasseur working a defensive guard here.
Levasseur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pott is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olivier Levasseur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Levasseur drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pott wants to get back to his feet but Levasseur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Levasseur scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pott 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PLMMA 34
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Levasseur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Levasseur wants to take a breather but Sigit is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sigit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Levasseur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levasseur controlling the action here.
Levasseur prevents Sigit from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sigit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sigit is looking for a sweep. Levasseur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Sigit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur is trying to control. Sigit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sigit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levasseur pulls his head out easily.
Levasseur passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sigit!
Levasseur scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sigit?
Levasseur with the ground and pound from mount.
Levasseur lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Levasseur cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sigit is looking to get to half guard.
Sigit 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.#T2#
Levasseur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levasseur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levasseur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sigit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Sigit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levasseur throwing shots but Sigit is blocking nicely.
Levasseur prevents Sigit from improving his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Sigit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Levasseur is looking for a kimura but Sigit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Levasseur to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sigit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levasseur pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Levasseur wants to work for an arm triangle but Sigit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sigit wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well. #SUB#
Levasseur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sigit sees it coming and defends easily.
Sigit is pressing down on Levasseur's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sigit looking for a guillotine here but Levasseur defends easily. #SUB2#
Sigit working for a triangle but Levasseur defends it easily. #T4#
Levasseur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sigit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Sigit keeps moving.
Levasseur scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sigit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Levasseur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sigit working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sigit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sigit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Levasseur on the side of the head.#TD#
Levasseur 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.#SUB2#
Sigit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Levasseur is posturing up here but Sigit has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Levasseur tries to roll out but it's too tight and Levasseur has to tap! Slick submission there by Sigit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Sigit!
In his post fight interview, The Sigit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WEC 16: Nakamura vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Monet misses #TD2#
and Levasseur counters with a shoot takedown. Monet fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur wants to pass the guard but Monet is keeping the position.
Monet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Monet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levasseur on the ground.#SUB2#
Levasseur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levasseur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Levasseur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Levasseur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Monet controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB2#
Levasseur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position.
Levasseur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monet trying to control here.
Monet is holding on to half guard well.
Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monet keeps working.
Monet wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well. #SUB2#
Levasseur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monet sees it coming and defends easily.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur trying to control the action but Monet is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levasseur is working for a submission of some sort.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Monet's head. #T3#
Levasseur is controlling the pace.
Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position.
Levasseur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Levasseur wants to pass to mount but Monet is defending the position.
Levasseur lands with a punch from half guard.
Monet is trying to get back to full guard.
Levasseur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Monet wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Monet trying to control from the bottom.
Levasseur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monet is staying active underneath Levasseur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Levasseur working Monet over with strikes.
Monet trying to hold on to Levasseur's head to control him but Levasseur postures up. #SUB2#
Levasseur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monet defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levasseur is trying to control. Monet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Monet.
Monet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Monet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Levasseur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monet trying to control the position.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Monet looking for a sweep. Not yet Monet, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levasseur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Levasseur cracks Monet with a solid left hand.
Levasseur looking to pass the guard.
Levasseur trying to control but Monet is working from the bottom.
Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levasseur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monet is keeping the position for now.
Monet looking for a sweep. Not yet Monet, not yet.
Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monet trying to control the position.
Monet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Levasseur throws a strike but Monet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Levasseur working for a triangle but Monet defends it easily.
Monet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Levasseur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Monet has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position.
Levasseur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monet wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Levasseur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monet trying to control but Levasseur postures up.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levasseur working the head and body with strikes.
Monet wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Monet has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levasseur wants to advance to full mount but Monet doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levasseur throws an elbow that misses. Monet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Levasseur's guard. Nice move by Monet!#REVR#
Levasseur controlling the position.#SUB2#
Levasseur has his foot on Monet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monet works his way back into a safe position though.
Levasseur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monet controls the pace.
Levasseur controls Monet momentarily but Monet frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monet controlling from the top position.
Levasseur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Monet misses.
Levasseur feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Levasseur gets a takedown into half guard.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levasseur lands a nice short elbow.
Levasseur with the ground and pound but Monet uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levasseur is working Monet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Levasseur controls the pace.
Monet is pulling down on Levasseur's head. It's preventing any offense from Levasseur, at least for the moment.
Levasseur throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Monet keeping full guard, as Levasseur tries to pass.
Monet wants to sweep but no luck.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Monet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Levasseur moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Levasseur is looking for a triangle but Monet pushes his legs off easily.
Levasseur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monet manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Levasseur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monet's head.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Levasseur 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.
Monet will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur connects with a couple of short punches.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levasseur works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monet keeps working.
Monet is trying is best to control the position here.
Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levasseur lands strikes from half guard.
Levasseur wants to take a breather but Monet is having none of it.
Monet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levasseur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Monet's head.
Monet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monet wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levasseur. #T4#
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levasseur is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Monet is defending against the submission attempts here by Levasseur.
Olivier Levasseur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levasseur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Levasseur 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Levasseur!
Olivier Levasseur seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Levasseur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darrow tries to avoid it but Levasseur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darrow to the ground. Darrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Levasseur is out of range.
Levasseur changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Levasseur blocks a leg kick.
Levasseur dives in and grabs Darrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darrow pushes down on Levasseur's head and hops out.
Levasseur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darrow throws a low kick but Levasseur avoids it.
Levasseur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darrow defends it well.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levasseur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darrow.#TD2#
Levasseur scores with a takedown into Darrow's guard.
Darrow keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully. #T1#
Darrow trying to keep a closed guard but Levasseur is proving a slippery customer.
Darrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levasseur.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow is adopting a defensive guard.
Darrow keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Levasseur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Levasseur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darrow's head.
Darrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levasseur looking to sit in guard and control but Darrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Darrow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levasseur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darrow is one step ahead there.
Levasseur is trying to keep Darrow in close. #T3#
Darrow working some strikes from top position.
Darrow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Levasseur keeping moving, preventing Darrow from controlling successfully.
Levasseur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Levasseur looking for subs off his back but Darrow has passed one foot through into half guard.
Darrow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levasseur is looking for a sweep. Darrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Darrow passes to full mount!
Levasseur felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Levasseur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow trying to control the action but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Levasseur takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.
Levasseur dives in and grabs Darrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darrow pushes down on Levasseur's head and hops out.#CL#
Darrow has closed the distance and engaged Levasseur in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levasseur can do to turn this around?
Levasseur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darrow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Levasseur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Levasseur blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Darrow pushes Levasseur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Levasseur gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Levasseur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Levasseur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Levasseur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Darrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darrow.
Levasseur throwing strikes but missing.
Darrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levasseur. #T2#
Levasseur throws a strike but Darrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Darrow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Darrow won't allow Levasseur to sweep him here.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levasseur is still trying to improve position.
Darrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darrow'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.
Levasseur 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.#T3#
Levasseur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levasseur looking to sit in guard and control but Darrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Darrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Darrow trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
Levasseur looking for a sweep. Not yet Levasseur, not yet.
Levasseur controls Darrow momentarily but Darrow frees himself.
Darrow trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darrow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darrow passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Levasseur wants to improve his position but Darrow is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
That's time! Darrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Levasseur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Levasseur on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Levasseur checks a leg kick.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levasseur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Levasseur blocks the low kick.
Darrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Levasseur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darrow avoids it really well and circles away.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levasseur as he jumps to the side.
Darrow darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Levasseur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darrow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Darrow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Levasseur is trying to keep Darrow in close.
Levasseur keeping full guard, as Darrow tries to pass.
Levasseur has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Darrow has passed into side control.
Levasseur is looking to regain half guard here but Darrow keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Levasseur can't do much from the bottom here.
Levasseur is not content to let Darrow control the position.
Levasseur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Darrow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Levasseur regains half guard.
Darrow is taking a breather. Levasseur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Darrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levasseur keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levasseur wants to get back to full guard.
Darrow trying to mount his opponent but Levasseur defends it.
Darrow prevents Levasseur from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levasseur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Levasseur tries to sprawl but Darrow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Levasseur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darrow swivels and escapes.
Levasseur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darrow circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
Darrow connects with a body shot that sends Levasseur's belly button to the back.
Darrow moves in looking to clinch but Levasseur pushes him off.
Levasseur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Darrow's head coaches at Hazzard County Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levasseur was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Evan Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Darrow closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Levasseur is trying to drag Darrow to the mat but Darrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Evan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
A right hand to the body from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Levasseur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Levasseur.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Levasseurs head. #T2#
Darrow digs a right hand into Levasseur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Levasseur's gas tank.
Levasseur is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow pushes Levasseur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levasseur.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Levasseur backwards.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Levasseur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Levasseur.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
A short right from Darrow.
Levasseur prevents a body shot from Darrow. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Levasseur blocking some punches.
Levasseur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Levasseur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Darrow is working Levasseur over against the cage.
Levasseur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darrow fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Darrow misses with a head kick.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Levasseur pinned against the cage. Levasseur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick lands from Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow had his way with Olivier Levasseur in that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
A good leg kick by Darrow.
A head kick misses from Darrow.
Darrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Levasseur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Darrow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Levasseur wants to pass the guard but Darrow is keeping the position.
Levasseur throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darrow is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Levasseur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levasseur sitting in guard here, content to control.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Darrow's head.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levasseur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Levasseur slips nicely into half guard.
Levasseur is keen to just control but Darrow is a slippery customer.#T2#
Darrow is looking to improve his position.
Levasseur wants to free his trapped foot but Darrow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura but Darrow is defending well.
Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levasseur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Darrow cracks a nice hook into Levasseur's ribs.
Darrow works over Levasseur's head and body with a nice combination.
Darrow misses with a body kick.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Levasseur.
Evan Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darrow connects with a body shot.#T4#
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with a head kick.
Olivier Levasseur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrow misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Levasseur counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levasseur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darrow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levasseur not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Levasseur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levasseur is nestled in close to Darrow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darrow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Darrow!
Evan Darrow retains his lightweight title!

Event: WEC 8: Monet vs McGregor 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levasseur fails with the takedown.
Darrow lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Darrow has Levasseur up against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow presses Levasseur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Levasseur avoids the elbow strike from Darrow, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Levasseur blocks an uppercut.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Levasseur wants a takedown but no success here.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Levasseur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levasseur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darrow prevents it.
Evan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Levasseur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Levasseur's head.
Levasseur can't get the takedown.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow lands an elbow just above Levasseur 's eye.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with some punches. #T2#
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Levasseur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levasseur.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Darrow - that landed with a thud.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Levasseur is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow tries a body shot but Levasseur blocks it.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Levasseur avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Levasseur's head.
Levasseur looking for a takedown.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Levasseur.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
Levasseur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Levasseur controls his hands. #T4#
Levasseur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Levasseur blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Levasseur prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Levasseur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darrow gets underhooks to prevent Levasseur's takedown attempt.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Levasseur prevents a body shot from Darrow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levasseur.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Levasseur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Levasseur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Levasseur avoiding damage as Darrow throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darrow, right into the meat.
A shot to the body from Darrow misses #TD2#
so Levasseur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Levasseur landing some decent shots from guard.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darrow's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darrow.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Levasseur forces his way into half guard.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Darrow's head.
Levasseur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darrow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Darrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Levasseur wants to pass to mount but Darrow is defending the position.
Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darrow keeps working.
Darrow is looking for a sweep. Levasseur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Levasseur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Levasseur is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Levasseur tries to control but Darrow wriggling away.
Darrow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Levasseur misses with a head shot.
Levasseur working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Levasseur throwing strikes but Darrow uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Darrow moves into full guard.
Darrow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Levasseur looking to pass the guard.
Levasseur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levasseur lands a couple of elbows.
Levasseur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Levasseur looking to sit in guard and control but Darrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Levasseur is looking for a triangle but Darrow pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Darrow looking to pass the guard.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levasseur can do to turn this around?
Darrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levasseur 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.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Levasseur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darrow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levasseur pulls Darrow in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A low kick from Darrow misses #TD2#
and Levasseur counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Levasseur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darrow is just riding it out for now. Levasseur eventually gives up the hold.
Darrow is looking for a sweep. Levasseur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darrow trying to control but Levasseur postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Darrow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darrow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Levasseur lands with a punch from half guard.
Darrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darrow.#SUB#
Darrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levasseur throwing strikes from guard but Darrow blocks nicely.
Levasseur trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Levasseur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levasseur throws a strike but Darrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levasseur managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Levasseur is looking for a triangle but Darrow pushes his legs off easily.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Levasseur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Levasseur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darrow defends it easily.
Levasseur trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Levasseur is on top in guard. #REVB#
Levasseur looking to pass the guard.
Levasseur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levasseur wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
Levasseur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Levasseur drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darrow dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Darrow trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Levasseur working for a triangle but Darrow defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levasseur wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Levasseur feints the counter takedown.
Darrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Levasseur counters with a takedown into side control.
Darrow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Levasseur connects with a decent elbow.
Levasseur throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Levasseur swings around for an armbar but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Levasseur's guard.
Darrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Levasseur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darrow defends well.
Darrow postures up. #T1#
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Levasseur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levasseur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Darrow tries to roll over but Levasseur keeps him under control.
Darrow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levasseur.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur wants to take a breather but Darrow is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Levasseur seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in Fight Factory inform me that Levasseur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Levasseur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darrow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levasseur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Darrow gets back to full guard.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Levasseur postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Darrow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Levasseur, into his guard. #REVR#
Darrow won't allow Levasseur to sweep him here. #T3#
Levasseur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Levasseur keeping full guard, as Darrow tries to pass.
Levasseur working a defensive guard here.
Levasseur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darrow is one step ahead there.
Darrow looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Levasseur looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Darrow passes into half guard.
Darrow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Levasseur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Levasseur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Levasseur keeps the fight on the outside.
Darrow throws a chopping leg kick but Levasseur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olivier Levasseur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Levasseur fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Darrow misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Levasseur takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Darrow misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Darrow.
Darrow swings for the body but Levasseur moves out of range.
Levasseur feints the counter takedown.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levasseur feints the counter takedown.
Darrow takes a swing at Levasseur's ribcage but misses.
Levasseur is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levasseur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow misses with a head kick. #T2##CL#
Darrow forces Levasseur back against the cage and clinches.
Levasseur prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levasseur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Levasseur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levasseur.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Levasseur avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow missing with knees to the body.
Levasseur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Darrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Levasseur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Darrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Levasseur is trying to drag Darrow to the mat but Darrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Levasseur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Levasseur blocking some punches. #TD2#
Levasseur has picked Darrow up - he's going for a ride! Levasseur dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura but Darrow is defending well.
Levasseur is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Darrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levasseur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levasseur's back!
Evan Darrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Darrow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Darrow controlling well, preventing Levasseur from escaping the position.
Levasseur turns into Darrow and is now in his guard.
Olivier Levasseur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Levasseur stands up over Darrow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Levasseur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levasseur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levasseur sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levasseur 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Evan Darrow retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: WEC 6: Darrow vs Khali
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Westbrook is defended easily by Levasseur.
Westbrook throws a hook but Levasseur blocks it.
Levasseur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Westbrook is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Levasseur. #TD#
Levasseur gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur prevents Westbrook from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Levasseur's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Levasseur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Westbrook has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur looks up at the clock and then as Westbrook takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Levasseur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Levasseur is looking to take a break and control but Westbrook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Levasseur has hold of Westbrook's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Westbrook tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Levasseur cranks the arm and Westbrook screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Westbrook, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olivier Levasseur!
A relieved looking Olivier Levasseur thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WEC 5: La Grande vs Centura
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Reis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levasseur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reis is looking for a sweep.
Reis is working hard here to advance position.
Levasseur working the head with strikes.
Reis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levasseur scores with punches from side control.
Reis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Levasseur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Levasseur creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Levasseur working the head with strikes.
Reis is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Levasseur lands strikes from half guard.
Levasseur lands strikes from half guard.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Levasseur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Levasseur moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Reis.#SUB2#
Levasseur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reis, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Levasseur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Reis is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Levasseur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Levasseur wants to improve his position but Reis is controlling well.
Levasseur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Reis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Levasseur sees it coming and defends easily.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Reis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Levasseur moves into full guard. #T3#
Levasseur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Levasseur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Levasseur distracts Reis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Levasseur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levasseur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Reis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levasseur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levasseur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Levasseur scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Reis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Fight Factory inform me that Levasseur has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Levasseur works over Reis with some ground and pound from guard.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Levasseur is in close to Reis's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Reis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levasseur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levasseur controlling from the top position.
Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur dominated that round.
That's time! Reis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Reis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levasseur is trying to defend but Reis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Reis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Levasseur defends it well. #SUB2#
Levasseur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reis pulls his head out easily.
Levasseur controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reis is trying to work for a kimura but Levasseur is defending well. #SUB#
Levasseur is defending against the submission attempts here by Reis. #T1##SUB#
Reis wants to work for an arm triangle but Levasseur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Levasseur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Levasseur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reis. #SUB2#
Levasseur throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levasseur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Levasseur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Levasseur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reis moves into full guard.
Levasseur pushing down on Reis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Reis's head.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levasseur working Reis over with strikes.
Reis tries to roll over but Levasseur keeps him under control.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levasseur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Levasseur is looking for a kimura but Reis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Levasseur to get the leverage.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!#SUB#
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levasseur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reis wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Levasseur advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levasseur lands a nice short elbow.
Reis wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Levasseur is nestled in close to Reis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur is pressing down on Reis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reis is holding on for now.
Reis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Reis is rocked!#SUB#
Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Reis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reis has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Levasseur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reis has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Levasseur working over Reis with some ground and pound. Reis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Levasseur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reis defends it well.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Levasseur trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Levasseur seems content to control.
Reis seems to have got his legs back now.
Reis is looking for a sweep. Levasseur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levasseur pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Levasseur.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Levasseur is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levasseur passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Reis looks for a takedown but Levasseur sprawls well.#TD#
Levasseur gets caught flat footed, as Reis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur working a defensive guard here.
Levasseur 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.
Reis trying to control but Levasseur is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Reis has gone for a leg lock! Levasseur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reis's guard.#REVB#
Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levasseur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levasseur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Levasseur lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reis looking for a guillotine here but Levasseur defends easily.
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Reis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levasseur defends well.
Levasseur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Levasseur working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Levasseur cracks Reis with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Reis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Levasseur is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Reis looking for a guillotine here but Levasseur defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Reis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levasseur defends it easily.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB#
Levasseur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levasseur content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levasseur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.
Levasseur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reis's head.#SUB#
Reis is looking for a triangle but Levasseur pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Reis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levasseur landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Levasseur 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.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.
Levasseur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olivier Levasseur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Julian Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Reis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levasseur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levasseur lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levasseur with a nice head shot there.
Levasseur's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Reis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levasseur defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levasseur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Levasseur!
After winning the bout, Olivier Levasseur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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