PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hazard
vs
LaFleche

180 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Hazard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin LaFleche!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleche is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaFleche looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazard misses with a low kick.
Hazard closes the distance and clinches up with LaFleche, looking for a takedown. Hazard pushes LaFleche against the cage but LaFleche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LaFleche lands with a straight right. Hazard didn't see that one coming.
Hazard shoots in for a takedown but LaFleche shows good takedown defense.
LaFleche checks a leg kick.
LaFleche stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazard. Hazard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Hazard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleche stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazard. Hazard gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from LaFleche misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard throws a combination that misses

and LaFleche counters by clinching up.

LaFleche manages to pull guard.
LaFleche trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
LaFleche manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
LaFleche is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hazard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

LaFleche looking for a guillotine from mount but Hazard is having none of it.
Hazard is bucking up trying to escape but LaFleche cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by LaFleche there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
LaFleche working Hazard over with strikes here.
LaFleche wants to control the pace but Hazard is squirming around nicely.
LaFleche is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazard blocking the ground and pound.
Hazard avoids a series of strikes thrown by LaFleche.
LaFleche lands a nice shot to the head.
Hazard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hazard tries to hold on but LaFleche postures up.
A nice elbow there by LaFleche.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
LaFleche 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.
Hazard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hazard suckers LaFleche into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Hazard is now in LaFleche's guard!

Hazard drops back looking for a leg! LaFleche is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaFleche manages to kick Hazard off! Hazard jumps back into LaFleche's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaFleche is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaFleche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hazard's guard.
LaFleche throws and elbow that misses. Hazard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaFleche's guard. Nice move by Hazard!

LaFleche looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LaFleche looks gassed!
Hazard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazard wants to control from the top but LaFleche keeps moving.
LaFleche wants to sweep here but Hazard controlling him for the moment.
Hazard tries to stand but LaFleche is controlling from the bottom.
Hazard trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFleche tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaFleche thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin LaFleche dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hazard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and LaFleche decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hazard's guard.
LaFleche throws a big right hand that misses.
LaFleche missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hazard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hazard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaFleche throws a big right hand that misses.
LaFleche is working Hazard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazard pulls LaFleche in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaFleche working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche is looking to advance position but Hazard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hazard content just to control the position here.
LaFleche can't escape the position.
Hazard trying to control but LaFleche is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hazard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
LaFleche flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hazard misses with a head shot.

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.
LaFleche is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hazard looking to control and managing it successfully.
LaFleche is trying desperately to improve position.

Hazard working for a submission but LaFleche is keeping him at bay.
LaFleche is squirming around, avoiding Hazard's attempts to control the action.
LaFleche is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hazard prevents LaFleche from improving his position.
LaFleche regains full guard. Nicely done.
LaFleche looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazard is one step ahead there.
Hazard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaFleche is on top in guard.

Hazard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaFleche throws a strike but Hazard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hazard trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFleche looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaFleche working a defensive guard here.
Hazard trying to control but LaFleche is working from the bottom.
LaFleche punching from the bottom - just letting Hazard know he's still in a fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hazard closes the distance looking to clinch

and LaFleche counters with a single leg into guard. Hazard didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin LaFleche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hazard fails with the takedown
and Hazard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hazard doesn't succeed with the takedown

and LaFleche moves into the clinch.
Hazard wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Hazard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

LaFleche ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. LaFleche no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
LaFleche striking off his back but it's not causing Hazard any problems.
LaFleche keeping moving, preventing Hazard from controlling successfully.
LaFleche trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard pushes down on LaFleche's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LaFleche trying to control but Hazard postures up.
LaFleche tries to get to full guard but Hazard has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazard is looking for a kimura but LaFleche is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hazard to get the leverage.
LaFleche punching from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LaFleche looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazard is fending him off so far but LaFleche persists. Nope, Hazard circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazard fails with the takedown
and LaFleche counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaFleche looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hazard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaFleche.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and LaFleche counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin LaFleche has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaFleche wants to take a breather but Hazard is having none of it.
LaFleche drops an elbow to the side of Hazard's head.

LaFleche seems to be working for a kimura but Hazard defends the submission attempt.
LaFleche has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaFleche not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LaFleche tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hazard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hazard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
LaFleche thows a huge punch but Hazard dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

LaFleche is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hazard is just riding it out for now. LaFleche eventually gives up the hold.
Hazard is staying active underneath LaFleche, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hazard shoots and misses

and LaFleche counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
LaFleche slips a nice elbow through Hazard's hands, connecting with Hazard's forehead.
Hazard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaFleche.
LaFleche passes to side control.
LaFleche in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
LaFleche wants to control but Hazard is keeping him busy.
LaFleche in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
LaFleche looks up at the clock and then as Hazard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, LaFleche smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hazard is working to avoid the ground and pound but LaFleche connects with a decent elbow.
Hazard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hazard tries to buck LaFleche off but LaFleche is having none of it.
LaFleche lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hazard down.
LaFleche fails to land a wild elbow strike.
LaFleche misses with the ground and pound.
Hazard can't do much from the bottom here.
Robert Hazard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaFleche fails to land a wild elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin LaFleche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaFleche has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin LaFleche!