PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart has chosen The Sharpshooter as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Muchacho
vs
Hart

212 cm
24
219 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

185 cm
27
223 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Muchacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muchacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
Hart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hart avoids the head kick by Muchacho.

Hart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Muchacho tries to buck Hart off but Hart is having none of it.
Muchacho is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Muchacho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Muchacho tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
Muchacho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Muchacho with a poor takedown

and Hart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Muchacho.

Muchacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muchacho looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Muchacho.
Nice takedown defense from Muchacho. No joy for Hart on that attempt.
Muchacho closes the distance looking to clinch

so Hart counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart landing with the ground and pound.
Muchacho wants to sweep but no luck.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart stopping the sweep attempt from Muchacho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muchacho looking for a guillotine here but Hart defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Muchacho keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.

Muchacho has his foot on Hart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hart works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hart there as he acknowledges the shot.

Hart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muchacho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Muchacho sneaks back into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muchacho is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muchacho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hart's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart just looking to survive in the bad position.
Hart covering up well and avoiding damage.
Muchacho misses with a punch to the head.

Muchacho has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Hart is in real trouble here. Muchacho gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Hart is tapping out! Muchacho wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Muchacho!