PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guillaume Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Hector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Guillaume Blue has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Blue
vs
Hector

180 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guillaume Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dexter Hector!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.

Hector darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hector working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Hector is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hector wants to take a breather but Blue is having none of it.
Hector lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Hector is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hector winds up and cracks Blue with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hector is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
Hector prevents Blue from improving his position.
Hector landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Hector sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Dexter Hector has been cut.
Hector defending well as Blue loads up on a big left hand.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Hector moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hector is defended easily by Blue.
Hector shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blue pinned against the cage. Blue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
Hector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blue.

Hector shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blue's guard.
Hector won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Blue manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Blue goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hector turns into him and now he's in Blue's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Blue has his foot on Hector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector works his way back into a safe position though.
Hector postures up in Blue's guard and throws a big left but Blue blocks it.

Blue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hector doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hector manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blue is breathing heavily.

Blue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hector is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector advances to half guard.
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hector postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hector with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Blue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hector gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hector trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hector pushing down on Blue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Hector lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hector trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hector wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hector advances position into side control!
Hector working the ground and pound.
Hector working the body and head with strikes.
Hector is working Blue over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blue sneaks back into half guard.
Hector trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Blue working for a triangle but Hector defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Blue has his foot on Hector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillaume Blue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Hector's cut.
That's time! Blue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hector throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blue was covering up waiting for the punch and Hector finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hector working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hector distracts Blue with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hector tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blue is on top in guard.
Blue postures up.
Blue passes Hector's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hector is breathing heavily.

Blue is looking for a kimura but Hector is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage.

Blue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hector doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blue.
Hector preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue passes the guard and advances to mount!
Blue moves to the back position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Blue tightening his grip on Hector, looking for the choke.

Blue looking for the choke from the back.

Blue is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hector defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hector trying to control the hands but Blue won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hector defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Blue is persistently looking for the submission but Hector is defending it well.

Blue looking for the RNC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Blue is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Blue is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hector has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hector!
Hector lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hector manages to get himself to full guard.
Blue is pushing down on Hector's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hector is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillaume Blue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Hector's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Blue scores with a jab to the head.
Hector fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Blue.

Blue drops Hector with a right and a left! Blue comes rushing in but Hector regains his composure and manages to keep Blue in guard.

Hector is rocked!
Blue passes Hector's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hector is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount!
Blue moves to back control.
Hector rolls, trying to escape but Blue keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hector is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blue working for a choke but Hector is defending well.

Hector is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Guillaume Blue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hector is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blue is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Blue has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hector has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hector tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blue is trying to take his opponent's back.

Blue has control of Hector's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hector regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Blue looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blue is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hector has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hector!

Blue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hector scoring with some ground and pound.
Hector connects with a couple of short punches.

Blue has his foot on Hector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector works his way back into a safe position though.
Blue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hector can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hector working some strikes from top position.
Hector content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dexter Hector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guillaume Blue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Blue has his feet on Hector's thighs here. He's pushed Hector off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hector screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillaume Blue!