PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blithering Idiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Idiot
vs
Hurt

180 cm
29
167 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

178 cm
28
166 lbs
13 - 24 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blithering Idiot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herb Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurt avoids the body shot from Idiot.

Hurt tries to keep at a distance but Idiot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Idiot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Idiot prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Idiot.
Hurt blocks a body shot from Idiot.
Idiot pushes Hurt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idiot working hard to break the clinch.
Hurt is working for takedown but Idiot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Idiot can't break the clinch.

Idiot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Idiot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurt somewhat.
Blithering Idiot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herb Hurt.
Hurt fails to land the takedown.
Hurt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Idiot to score with a decent uppercut.
Idiot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Idiot throws a body punch but Hurt moves out of range.
Hurt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Idiot to score with a decent uppercut.
Hurt shoots in looking for a takedown but Idiot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hurt slips a jab and a cross from Idiot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurt shoots in for a takedown but Idiot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blithering Idiot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Idiot.
Idiot jabs at Hurt's body.

Idiot has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hurt pulls guard.
Hurt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hurt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hurt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurt tries to strike from the bottom.
Hurt is trying to control the position but Idiot postures up.
Hurt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt scores with a nice shot.
Hurt is trying to control the position but Idiot postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hurt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Idiot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hurt is proving hard to escape from.

Hurt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Idiot defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idiot wants to get up but he can't break Hurt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Idiot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurt trying to control the position.
Hurt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurt trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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 Blithering Idiot will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hurt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Idiot defends it nicely.
Hurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Idiot darts in and clinches Hurt up against the cage.
Hurt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Idiot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Idiot.

Hurt has hold of one of Idiot's legs. Idiot is fighting the takedown attempt but Hurt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hurt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hurt wants to pass the guard but Idiot is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Hurt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Idiot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Herb Hurt has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hurt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Idiot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Idiot tries to get out of the position.
Hurt is looking to take a break and control but Idiot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hurt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Idiot has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt tries to move to mount but Idiot blocks the move with his legs.

Hurt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hurt trying to control the action but Idiot is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hurt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hurt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blithering Idiot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herb Hurt.
Idiot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurt circles away quickly and effectively.

Idiot moves into the clinch successfully.
Idiot stalling the fight.
Hurt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Idiot is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idiot gets underhooks to prevent Hurt's takedown attempt.
Hurt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idiot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurt goes for a takedown attempt but Idiot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Idiot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Idiot keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Herb Hurt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Idiot has Hurt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hurt wants to take the fight to the mat but Idiot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Idiot tries to break free but Hurt pushes him back against the cage.
Idiot taking a breather.
Idiot misses with some punches.
Idiot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Idiot has had enough of the clinch but Hurt keeps him there for the moment.
Hurt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blithering Idiot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herb Hurt.
Idiot throws a punch but it's blocked by Hurt.
Idiot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hurt.
Idiot is trying to push Hurt away but Hurt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Idiot leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt keeps control of Idiot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Idiot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Idiot tries a body shot but Hurt blocks it.
Idiot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Idiot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Idiot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurt.
Idiot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurt being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idiot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Idiot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hurt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Idiot can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idiot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hurt backwards.

Hurt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blithering Idiot is winning the standup battle so far.
Idiot cracks Hurt with a good jab.
Hurt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Idiot gets a clinch.
Idiot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hurt has him pressed against the cage.
Idiot lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurt can't get the takedown.
Blithering Idiot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Idiot working hard to break the clinch.
Idiot is pressed up against the cage. Hurt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Idiot down to the mat. Idiot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blithering Idiot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Idiot 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blithering Idiot!