PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hyme Belechnyiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grosse Face A Claque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Belechnyiven
vs
Face A Claque

180 cm
28
155 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

176 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyme Belechnyiven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grosse Face A Claque!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A Claque has Belechnyiven up against the cage in a clinch.
A Claque throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belechnyiven blocks it with crossed arms.
A Claque misses with a knee to the head.
A Claque lands an elbow inside that Belechnyiven shrugs off.

It looks like Hyme Belechnyiven has been cut.
A Claque tries to land a knee to the head but Belechnyiven blocks with his arms.
Belechnyiven wants to break free but A Claque has control.
A Claque wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belechnyiven stops a takedown attempt from A Claque.
A Claque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belechnyiven just stands there and leans against the cage.
A Claque with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Belechnyiven manages to break the clinch.
Belechnyiven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from A Claque, right into the meat.
Belechnyiven throws a front kick aimed at A Claque's knee but A Claque avoids it well.

A Claque instigates a clinch.
Belechnyiven stalling in the clinch.

A Claque is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Belechnyiven can't fight it off and eventually A Claque manages to take the fight to the floor. Belechnyiven looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A Claque wants to stand and escape but instead Belechnyiven has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Belechnyiven drops back looking for a leg! A Claque is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and A Claque manages to kick Belechnyiven off! Belechnyiven jumps back into A Claque's guard.
A Claque wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belechnyiven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A Claque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belechnyiven is one step ahead there.

Belechnyiven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belechnyiven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A Claque keeping moving, preventing Belechnyiven from controlling successfully.
Belechnyiven throwing strikes but missing.

Belechnyiven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belechnyiven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belechnyiven preventing the sweep.
A Claque trying to keep a closed guard but Belechnyiven is proving a slippery customer.
Belechnyiven trying to control the position from guard on top but A Claque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belechnyiven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A Claque controls Belechnyiven momentarily but Belechnyiven frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belechnyiven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. A Claque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belechnyiven thows a big elbow that misses.
Belechnyiven trying to control but A Claque is working from the bottom.
Belechnyiven with a flurry of punches that miss.
A Claque trying to control the position.
Belechnyiven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Claque wants to sweep here but Belechnyiven controlling him for the moment.
A Claque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Grosse Face A Claque has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice defenses there by A Claque.
Belechnyiven throws a hook to the side of A Claque's head but A Claque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grosse Face A Claque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belechnyiven leaves A Claque with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hyme Belechnyiven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grosse Face A Claque.
A Claque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A Claque tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belechnyiven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten A Claque somewhat.

A Claque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belechnyiven wants a takedown but no success here.
Belechnyiven throws a head punch that misses.
A Claque using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belechnyiven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belechnyiven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four 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.
A Claque goes for a takedown attempt but Belechnyiven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A Claque throws a quick inside leg kick.

A Claque closes the distance and clinches.

A Claque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belechnyiven jabs at A Claque's body.
Belechnyiven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belechnyiven misses with a hook. A Claque ducked under it nicely.

Belechnyiven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A Claque misses with a knee strike.
Belechnyiven is trying to force a seperation but A Claque has the dominant position.

Belechnyiven manages to break the clinch.
Belechnyiven circles away from the clinch attempt.
A Claque blocks the body kick.
A Claque tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Belechnyiven counters by clinching up.
A Claque tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Belechnyiven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

A Claque moves into the clinch successfully.
Belechnyiven is looking to break free of the clinch but A Claque has double underhooks.

A Claque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grosse Face A Claque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyme Belechnyiven'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.

A Claque wants to clinch.
A Claque moves out of range as Belechnyiven strikes.
Belechnyiven lands with a shot to the body.
Grosse Face A Claque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belechnyiven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belechnyiven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches A Claque on the side of the head.
Belechnyiven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from A Claque.
A Claque throws a head kick that misses
and A Claque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belechnyiven blocks a low kick nicely.

A Claque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belechnyiven effectively controlling the action here.

Belechnyiven manages to break the clinch.
A Claque tries to clinch up.
A Claque avoids the body shot from Belechnyiven.

Belechnyiven pushes A Claque up against the cage in a clinch.
A Claque throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on A Claque's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Belechnyiven breaks the clinch.
A Claque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Claque is looking to clinch.
A Claque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belechnyiven moves away.

A Claque shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than A Claque was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belechnyiven gets back to half guard.
Belechnyiven blocking the ground and pound attempt from A Claque.
Belechnyiven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belechnyiven wants to sweep but no luck.
A Claque trying to control the position from guard on top but Belechnyiven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A Claque passes Belechnyiven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
A Claque is breathing heavily.
Belechnyiven is looking to control A Claque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belechnyiven avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Claque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belechnyiven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

A Claque is looking for a kimura but Belechnyiven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for A Claque to get the leverage.
A Claque wants to pass the guard but Belechnyiven is defending well.

A Claque seems to be working for a kimura but Belechnyiven defends the submission attempt.

A Claque looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
A Claque blocks the strikes from Belechnyiven.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belechnyiven tries to roll over but A Claque keeps him under control.
A Claque trying to control the action but Belechnyiven is working from the bottom.
Belechnyiven is looking for a sweep. A Claque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
A Claque wants to control but Belechnyiven is keeping him busy.
Belechnyiven is looking to improve his position.
Belechnyiven is trying to maintain the position but A Claque is very close to passing his half guard.
Belechnyiven is staying active underneath A Claque, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Grosse Face A Claque was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A Claque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belechnyiven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A Claque looks to land a body kick but Belechnyiven moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belechnyiven.
Belechnyiven lands a lovely overhand right.

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.
A Claque tries to clinch but Belechnyiven moves out of range.
Belechnyiven throws a front kick aimed at A Claque's knee but A Claque avoids it well.
Belechnyiven fails in his attempt to clinch.
A Claque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belechnyiven throws a head kick that misses.
A Claque shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belechnyiven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belechnyiven lands a glancing blow to the side of A Claque's head.
A Claque misses with a double jab
and Belechnyiven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belechnyiven throws a leg kick

and A Claque counters with a shoot takedown. Belechnyiven fights it but they end up in guard.
Belechnyiven trying to control the position.
A Claque pushes down on Belechnyiven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
A Claque wants to pass to mount but Belechnyiven is defending the position.
Belechnyiven is in trouble now - A Claque has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grosse Face A Claque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hyme Belechnyiven's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A Claque moves in looking to clinch but Belechnyiven pushes him off.

A Claque closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Belechnyiven to the mat! Belechnyiven manages to get full guard.
Belechnyiven is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A Claqueis looking to pass into half guard but Belechnyiven pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belechnyiven is in guard.
Belechnyiven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. A Claque is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belechnyiven postures up.
Belechnyiven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belechnyiven stopping the sweep attempt from A Claque.
A Claque is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belechnyiven works over A Claque with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Claque working a defensive guard here.

A Claque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belechnyiven is aware though and is defending well.
Belechnyiven trying to control the position from guard on top but A Claque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A Claque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belechnyiven is one step ahead there.
Belechnyiven landing some decent shots from guard.
Belechnyiven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of A Claque's head.
A Claque working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belechnyiven.
Belechnyiven stands up over A Claque, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Belechnyiven won't allow A Claque to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A Claque controlling the position.
Belechnyiven tries to free his leg and advance position but A Claque is retaining full guard.
A Claque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A Claque controlling the position.
Belechnyiven sitting in guard here, content to control.

Grosse Face A Claque has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A Claque throws a head kick that misses.
A Claque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belechnyiven scores with a jab.

Belechnyiven clinches up with A Claque and pushes him back against the cage.
Belechnyiven tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A Claque just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belechnyiven is trying to break the clinch but A Claque is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Belechnyiven.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A Claque putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Belechnyiven in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A Claque has Belechnyiven pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belechnyiven manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A Claque is fighting off a takedown attempt but Belechnyiven is just too persistent for him and manages to trip A Claque to the mat. A Claque regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A Claque controls Belechnyiven momentarily but Belechnyiven frees himself.
A Claque might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belechnyiven kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Belechnyiven looking to pass the guard.
Belechnyiven trying to control but A Claque is working from the bottom.
A Claque has momentary wrist control but Belechnyiven slips an elbow through the middle.
A Claque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belechnyiven is one step ahead there.
A Claque looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Belechnyiven puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Belechnyiven is trying to control. A Claque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Claque wants to improve his position but Belechnyiven is controlling well.
A Claque on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grosse Face A Claque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belechnyiven seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
A Claque tries to get to full guard but Belechnyiven has control of the leg.
A Claque wants to control but Belechnyiven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belechnyiven is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for A Claque!
A Claque regains half guard.
Hyme Belechnyiven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A Claque is looking for a sweep. Belechnyiven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belechnyiven thows a huge punch but A Claque dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyme Belechnyiven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think A Claque 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grosse Face A Claque!