PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelos Terrofinos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hart
vs
Terrofinos

189 cm
21
184 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evangelos Terrofinos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrofinos tries to clinch up but Hart circles away and keeps his distance.
Hart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Terrofinos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hart scores with a one two! Terrofinos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Terrofinos tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Terrofinos lands a right hook to the body.
Hart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Terrofinos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Stu Hart has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hart clinches up against the cage.
Terrofinos prevents the takedown attempt.
Terrofinos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terrofinos looking to throw knees to the head but Hart is blocking nicely.
Terrofinos pushes Hart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrofinos throws an elbow but it misses.
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrofinos trying to stall but Hart improves his position.
Terrofinos pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Terrofinos crunches a lovely knee into Hart's ribcage.
Terrofinos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hart is breathing heavily.

Hart jumps guard and drags Terrofinos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Hart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Terrofinos gets to his feet. Hart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrofinos moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Stu Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terrofinos tries to clinch but Hart is having none of it.

Hart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terrofinos, pushing him back against the cage.
Hart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Terrofinos prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Terrofinos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terrofinos lands a damaging elbow.
Terrofinos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Terrofinos lands a body shot.
Terrofinos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hart's defenses.
Terrofinos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrofinos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.
Terrofinos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Terrofinos lands a knee to the body.
Terrofinos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Terrofinos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Terrofinos lands a damaging elbow.
Terrofinos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Terrofinos lands an uppercut.
Terrofinos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Hart goes for a takedown attempt but Terrofinos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terrofinos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Terrofinos forces Hart back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrofinos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrofinos lands with a left to the head.
Terrofinos scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Terrofinos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Terrofinos just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terrofinos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Terrofinos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Terrofinos.
The is referee keeping an eye on Terrofinos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Terrofinos lands a right hand.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.
Terrofinos lands an elbow that stopped Hart in his tracks for a moment.
Terrofinos is pressed up against the cage. Hart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Terrofinos down to the mat. Terrofinos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hart crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Terrofinos - the referee stops the clock and Hart gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Terrofinos. Hart manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Terrofinos takes the fight into the clinch.
Hart takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Terrofinos.
Hart tries for a takedown but Terrofinos manages to get underhooks.
Terrofinos lands an elbow just above Hart 's eye.

Stu Hart's cut is getting worse.
Terrofinos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Terrofinos landing knees to the body.
Terrofinos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrofinos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Terrofinos lands a right hand.
Terrofinos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Terrofinos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Terrofinos lands an elbow just above Hart 's eye.

Hart is rocked!
Terrofinos stalls.
Terrofinos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terrofinos.
A hook to the body from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terrofinos lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Terrofinos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terrofinos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hart or not.
Terrofinos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Terrofinos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.
A knee to the head by Terrofinos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terrofinos.
Nice elbow from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Terrofinos obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Terrofinos lands an elbow inside that Hart shrugs off.
Terrofinos lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Terrofinos.
Terrofinos lands a shot to the body.
Terrofinos scores with a knee to the head.
Terrofinos lands an elbow just above Hart 's eye.
Hart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Terrofinos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Terrofinos lands an elbow that stopped Hart in his tracks for a moment.
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Terrofinos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Terrofinos moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
A head kick from Terrofinos lands but Hart takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Terrofinos tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Terrofinos's guard.
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!
Terrofinos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Terrofinos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evangelos Terrofinos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Hart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Terrofinos checks a leg kick nicely.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hart counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Terrofinos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hart somewhat.
Terrofinos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terrofinos tries to clinch

and Hart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hart.
Terrofinos keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Terrofinos is looking to stand up but Hart isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Terrofinos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hart has Terrofinos in his guard.

Hart working for a triangle but Terrofinos defends it easily.
Terrofinos won't allow Hart to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hart has a closed guard, preventing Terrofinos from standing up.

Hart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Terrofinos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hart is striking but Terrofinos is not phased and passes to half guard.
Terrofinos tries to stand and escape but Hart is controlling the position.

Terrofinos postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hart to stand up.
Terrofinos stuffs the takedown.
Terrofinos wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.
Terrofinos is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrofinos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Terrofinos tries to clinch up

so Hart counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hart looking to pass the guard.

Terrofinos has his feet on Hart's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Terrofinos wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.
Terrofinos tries to clinch up.

Terrofinos darts in and clinches Hart up against the cage.
Terrofinos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Terrofinos gets underhooks to prevent Hart's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrofinos pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Terrofinos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Terrofinos.
A right hook to the body lands for Terrofinos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Terrofinos.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hart takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrofinos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Evangelos Terrofinos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Terrofinos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
Hart tries to score a body lock takedown but Terrofinos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Terrofinos with a knee to the head.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.
Terrofinos tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrofinos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hart is keeping busy.

Hart ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hart no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Terrofinos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Terrofinos has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Terrofinos won't allow Hart to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Hart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stu Hart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Terrofinos throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Terrofinos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hart if he has to take too many more of those.
Terrofinos tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Stu Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Terrofinos sprawls well. Terrofinos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Terrofinos tries to clinch but Hart is having none of it.
Terrofinos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terrofinos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hart dodges the punch combination from Terrofinos.

Terrofinos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Terrofinos throws a knee to the head but misses.

Hart works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hart throws a big right hand that misses.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Terrofinos is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Terrofinos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Terrofinos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terrofinos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hart is controlling him.
Hart throws and elbow that misses. Terrofinos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hart's guard. Nice move by Terrofinos!

Hart working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Terrofinos has passed into half guard!
Terrofinos wants to stand up but Hart is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hart punching from the bottom.
Hart gets full guard.
Terrofinos wants to get up but he can't break Hart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.

Hart has his foot on Terrofinos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Terrofinos works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrofinos stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
Stu Hart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Terrofinos tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Terrofinos tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
Terrofinos moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Terrofinos darts in trying to clinch
and Hart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Terrofinos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrofinos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Terrofinos moves into the clinch.
Hart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hart jumps guard but Terrofinos stands there with Hart around his waist. Hart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrofinos looking to throw knees to the head but Hart is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Terrofinos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hart fails to pull guard.
Terrofinos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hart.
Terrofinos lands a nice elbow.
Hart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hart jumps guard but Terrofinos stands there with Hart around his waist. Hart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Terrofinos.
Terrofinos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hart takes an elbow to the temple.
Hart can't get the takedown.
Terrofinos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Terrofinos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrofinos is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Terrofinos scores a nice knee to the body.
Terrofinos digs a right hand underneath Hart's ribcage. Hart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Terrofinos is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Terrofinos.
A head punch on the inside from Terrofinos fails to land.

Hart turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hart manages to end up in side control.
Hart with the ground and pound but Terrofinos regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hart tries to pass to full mount but Terrofinos defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evangelos Terrofinos.
I think Terrofinos 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evangelos Terrofinos!