PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter VIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecter VIII comes to the cage accompanied by Getting Away With Murder. Dai Hard has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lecter VIII
vs
Hard

174 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter VIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Hard!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard misses the jab.
Hard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hard throws a nice looking combination but Lecter VIII bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lecter VIII tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hard is able to avoid easily.
Hard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hard avoids the head kick by Lecter VIII.

Lecter VIII moves into the clinch.

Hard jumps guard and drags Lecter VIII to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hard is trying to keep Lecter VIII in close.
Lecter VIII won't allow Hard to sweep him here.
Hard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lecter VIII missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lecter VIII puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hard is looking for a sweep. Lecter VIII is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hard.
Lecter VIII is looking to stand up but Hard won't let him.
Lecter VIII loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hard working a defensive guard here.
Lecter VIII throwing strikes but missing.
Hard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lecter VIII is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hannibal Lecter VIII just wasn't active enough.
Lecter VIII scores with a head kick.

It looks like Dai Hard has been cut.
Lecter VIII pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hannibal Lecter VIII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lecter VIII blocks a jab.
Lecter VIII looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hard thuds his right hand into Lecter VIII's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lecter VIII throws a head kick that Hard semi-blocks.
Hard blocks a head kick by Lecter VIII.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII tries to bum rush Hard with a series of wild strikes but Hard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lecter VIII looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lecter VIII throws a sloppy head kick and Hard moves out of range easily.
Lecter VIII shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lecter VIII is breathing heavily.
Lecter VIII is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hard blocks a head kick by Lecter VIII.
Hard blocks a leg kick.
Hard throws a lazy right hand but Lecter VIII sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lecter VIII walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hard misses with a lunging right hand
and Lecter VIII counters with a low kick, right behind Hard 's knee.
Hard looks to throw the jab but Lecter VIII is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lecter VIII tenderised Hard's leg. Hard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hard tries to bum rush Lecter VIII with a series of wild strikes but Lecter VIII uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hard throws a series of punches but Lecter VIII moves out of range.
Lecter VIII misses with a body shot.
Hard throws an overhand right that lands on Lecter VIII's shoulder, as Lecter VIII tries to avoid the shot.
Lecter VIII avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lecter VIII scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecter VIII slips under a jab from Hard.
Nice defenses there by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hannibal Lecter VIII will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Hard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lecter VIII lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Hard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lecter VIII. Lecter VIII obviously looking to wear him down.
Lecter VIII tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hard was well out of range. Poor timing from Lecter VIII.
Hard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lecter VIII is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lecter VIII.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII is looking to clinch.
Lecter VIII throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
Hard misses the jab.
Lecter VIII lunges at Hard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hard's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter VIII misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lecter VIII fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hard.
Lecter VIII throws a sloppy head kick and Hard moves out of range easily.
Hard blocks a low kick nicely.
Hard blocks a head kick by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lecter VIII is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hard.

It looks like Hannibal Lecter VIII has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard avoids the head kick by Lecter VIII.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hard throws a jab when Lecter VIII was well out of range.
Lecter VIII misses with a head kick.
A big right from Hard misses.
Lecter VIII tries to close the distance and clinch but Hard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hard trying to control but Lecter VIII is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lecter VIII wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hard is now in half guard.
Hard trying to mount his opponent but Lecter VIII defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lecter VIII is just riding it out for now. Hard eventually gives up the hold.
Hard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lecter VIII knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lecter VIII's head.

Lecter VIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hard pulls his head out easily.

Hard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lecter VIII has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard moves nicely into side control.
Hard works to advance to full mount. Lecter VIII defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lecter VIII is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hard prevents Lecter VIII from getting the reversal.
Lecter VIII regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lecter VIII is not content to let Hard control the position.
Lecter VIII wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hannibal Lecter VIII will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lecter VIII wants to clinch up but Hard keeps it at a distance.
Lecter VIII shoots in for a takedown but Hard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII throws a head kick that misses.
Hard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lecter VIII counters with a good low kick that Hard was not able to check.
Hard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter VIII was well out of range. Poor timing from Hard.
Some wild striking there from Hard.
Hannibal Lecter VIII is winning the standup battle so far.
Hard misses with a wild body shot.
Lecter VIII throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter VIII throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lecter VIII pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lecter VIII tries a head kick but it misses.
Hard stuffs the takedown.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Lecter VIII lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hard. Those never looked like landing.
Hard misses with a lunging right hand
and Lecter VIII counters with a low kick, right behind Hard 's knee.
Lecter VIII goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lecter VIII keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hannibal Lecter VIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hard misses
and Lecter VIII counters with a good low kick that Hard was not able to check.
Lecter VIII throws a sloppy head kick and Hard moves out of range easily.
Hard moves out of range of the body kick from Lecter VIII.
Lecter VIII throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lecter VIII doesn't manage to clinch there - Hard circles away.

Hard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lecter VIII!
Lecter VIII gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hard is pressing down on Lecter VIII's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lecter VIII is holding on for now.
Lecter VIII is looking to control Hard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lecter VIII avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lecter VIII has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hard is working away from the top position though.
Hard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hannibal Lecter VIII is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lecter VIII is staying active underneath Hard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Hard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lecter VIII wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter VIII is looking to control Hard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lecter VIII avoid being mounted?
Dai Hard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hard thows a huge punch but Lecter VIII dodges it nicely.
Hard throws a strike but Lecter VIII avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hard throws a big right hand that misses.
Hard landing with the ground and pound.
Hard works over Lecter VIII with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter VIII avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hard throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dai Hard.
I think Lecter VIII has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Lecter VIII!
Hannibal Lecter VIII decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.