PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin TimeBurger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Hector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin TimeBurger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

TimeBurger
vs
Hector

185 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin TimeBurger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dexter Hector!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hector shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hector thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TimeBurger's head.
TimeBurger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hector on the ground.
Hector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Hector.
Hector lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hector thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
TimeBurger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hector.
Hector is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
TimeBurger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hector scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hector thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TimeBurger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hector has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hector throwing shots but TimeBurger is blocking nicely.
Hector perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hector thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hector missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
TimeBurger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hector drops an elbow to the side of TimeBurger's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hector controlling the action here.
TimeBurger trying to control but Hector postures up.
TimeBurger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hector trying to control the action but TimeBurger is working from the bottom.
Hector is looking to advance position but TimeBurger won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Hector scores with a takedown into TimeBurger's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector wants to pass the guard but TimeBurger is keeping the position.
Hector trying to control the position from guard on top but TimeBurger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hector postures up in TimeBurger's guard and throws a big left but TimeBurger blocks it.
Hector is looking to work some ground and pound but TimeBurger has wrist control.
Hector makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hector looks gassed!
Hector postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four 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.
TimeBurger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hector controls the pace.
Hector lands a couple of elbows.
TimeBurger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hector.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TimeBurger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TimeBurger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hector throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hector wants to pass the guard but TimeBurger is keeping the position.

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

TimeBurger gets caught flat footed, as Hector shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Hector dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jab from TimeBurger.
TimeBurger misses with a looping left.
Hector shoots in and drives through. TimeBurger sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from TimeBurger.

TimeBurger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TimeBurger has momentary wrist control but Hector slips an elbow through the middle.
Hector postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hector throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hector working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hector throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector thows a big elbow that misses.
Hector trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hector wants to control from the top but TimeBurger keeps moving.
Hector is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hector controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hector landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hector's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hector passes TimeBurger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hector takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hector throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hector scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hector frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TimeBurger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hector throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hector landing shots from mount.
The referee warns TimeBurger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hector thowing shots but they're missing.
Hector working TimeBurger over with strikes here.

That's four 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.
Hector misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hector lands a heavy elbow.
Hector working TimeBurger over with strikes here.
Hector landing strikes from the mount and TimeBurger is in trouble!
Hector trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hector scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hector working TimeBurger over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Hector 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

TimeBurger swinging wildly here.
TimeBurger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

TimeBurger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hector to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hector working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hector throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hector pushes down on TimeBurger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hector working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector throwing shots but TimeBurger is blocking nicely.
TimeBurger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hector scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hector thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TimeBurger's head.
TimeBurger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hector scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hector drops an elbow to the side of TimeBurger's head.
Hector controlling the action here.
Hector is looking to take a break and control but TimeBurger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TimeBurger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hector scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hector keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Hector.
TimeBurger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hector.
Hector controlling the action here.
Hector thows a huge punch but TimeBurger dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hector thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hector is keen to just control but TimeBurger is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hector gets a takedown into half guard.
Hector not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hector missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
TimeBurger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hector scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hector not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justin TimeBurger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TimeBurger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
TimeBurger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hector is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for TimeBurger!
TimeBurger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Hector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hector 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Hector!