PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Chui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chui might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's My Time. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chui
vs
Hart

175 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Chui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Hart!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chui tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hart throws a solid leg kick but Chui takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hart.
Nice sprawl there from Hart as Chui shoots in.
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chui.
Chui tries for a takedown but Hart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Chui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chui misses with a head kick.

Hart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chui's half guard.
Hart is trying to control the action in half guard but Chui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chui trying to control here.
Chui is not content to let Hart control the position.

Hart is working for a kimura but Chui is defending it quite comfortably.
Hart tries to pass to full mount but Chui defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chui wants to get back to full guard.
Hart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chui defending well though.
Chui is refusing to be controlled, as Hart sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chui thows a leg kick but Hart checks it

and Hart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hart trying to control but Chui is working from the bottom.
Hart tries to stand but Chui is controlling from the bottom.
Hart wants to control from the top but Chui keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chui is proving hard to escape from.
Chui wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment.
Hart looking to pass the guard.
Chui 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chui misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chui lands a glancing blow to the side of Hart's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hart moves into the clinch.
Hart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chui blocks an elbow strike.
Chui with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Hart has clasped his hands together around Chui's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chui is trying to control Hart's posture but Hart avoids it.
Hart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chui keeps working.

Hart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chui tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart trying to control the action but Chui is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Hart stalls from top position.
Chui can't do much from the bottom here.
Hart wants to control but Chui is keeping him busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hart throws a right and a left that Chui avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chui closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hart counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hart throws a chopping leg kick but Chui manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chui shoots and misses
and Hart counters with a low kick, right behind Chui 's knee.

Hart rushes Chui and presses him up against the cage.
Hart throws an elbow that misses.
Chui is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chui tries to break the clinch but Hart is controlling the position.
Hart leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chui takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chui is working for takedown but Hart is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Chui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chui blocks an elbow strike.
Chui is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chui jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hart walks away with a smile on his face. Chui gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chui gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hart to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chui keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hart gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hart makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chui really felt that one!
Hart doesn't manage to clinch there - Chui circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chui scores with a body shot.
Chui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chui chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hart can pounce on him.
Chui tries to clinch
and Hart counters with an outside leg kick.
Corey Chui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chui tries to clinch up
and Hart counters with a big head kick but Chui shrugs it off.
Chui with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hart counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chui's guard now.
Hart looking to pass the guard.
Hart thows a big elbow that misses.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Chui is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is looking to stand up but Chui won't let him.
Chui is controlling Hart's posture.

Hart drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chui looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chui looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chui!
Hart is breathing heavily.

Chui decides to stand back up. Chui steps back and let's Hart get back to his feet.
Chui with a poor takedown
and Hart finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chui misses with a takedown attempt
and Hart counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Hart has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chui's efforts to push away.
Hart missing with knees to the body.
Chui pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hart wants to break free but Chui has control.

Hart has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chui is trying to keep an underhook but Hart manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chui is trying to control but can't.
Hart is trying to control the action in half guard but Chui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hart stalling.
Chui makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chui.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Chui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chui moves out of range of the body kick from Hart.
Chui wants to clinch but Hart slips to the side
and Hart counters with a nice body kick.
Corey Chui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Chui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chui looks to clinch

and Hart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chui has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chui is defending well for now.
Hart stops a takedown attempt from Chui.
Hart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chui's defenses.

Hart breaks the clinch.

Hart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Chui is keeping the position.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chui pulls Hart in close to prevent any damage.
Hart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chui keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Hart postures up.
Chui wants to control the position but Hart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hart in particular looking to stall.
Hart tries to stand and escape but Chui actually recovers to full guard.
Hart stops Chui from standing up.
Hartis looking to pass into half guard but Chui pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chui is in guard.
Hart working a defensive guard here.
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hart is trying to keep Chui in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chui.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Chui from controlling successfully.
Sam Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chui misses with a takedown attempt
and Hart counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chui's knee momentarily.
Sam Hart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chui fails with the takedown
and Hart counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Chui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart moves out of range of the strikes.
Chui goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hart avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a body kick that misses.
Chui doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hart counters with a thumping low kick.
Hart throws a sloppy head kick and Chui moves out of range easily.
Chui wants to clinch but Hart slips to the side
and Hart counters with a nice body kick.
Chui has his takedown stuffed

and Hart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chui's guard.
Corey Chui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart wants to control from the top but Chui keeps moving.

Hart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hart 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hart!