PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lefort has chosen motorhead king of kings as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hunter
vs
Lefort

210 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Lefort!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lefort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter misses with the combination.

Lefort takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunter tries to circle away but Lefort has him pinned against the cage.
Lefort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lefort should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lefort.
Lefort tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Lefort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lefort will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lefort has eaten all the pies!
Lefort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Horrible takedown by Lefort or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter which made him look bad.
Barry Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lefort.
Lefort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lefort moves forwards but Hunter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lefort circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefort throws a low kick, looking for Hunter's leg but Hunter calmly moves out of range.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Lefort.
Lefort fails with a takedown attempt.
Lefort shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Lefort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.

Lefort forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Lefort trying to control the position but instead, Hunter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lefort into the cage.
Lefort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Lefort is controlling him.
Lefort content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lefort dodges the punch combination from Hunter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lefort avoids it well.

Lefort has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lefort's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter is trying to break free.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Lefort tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lefort avoids it well.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick from Lefort.
Lefort throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Lefort is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter cracks Lefort with a right hand to the side of the head.

Hunter darts in and clinches Lefort up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lefort scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lefort keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefort prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Lefort is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.

Lefort escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Lefort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lefort backs up against the cage.
Lefort comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Lefort fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Lefort wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Lefort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lefort fails to land with a series of punches.
Lefort fails with a takedown attempt.
Lefort fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a series of punches but Lefort avoids them all with ease.
Lefort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lefort somewhat.
Lefort tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Lefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunter is fending him off so far but Lefort persists. Nope, Hunter circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter lands with a nice combination. Lefort backs away looking to recover.
Lefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunter is fending him off so far but Lefort persists. Nope, Hunter circles away and we're back to standing.
Lefort dives in and grabs Hunter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes down on Lefort's head and hops out.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lefort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lefort is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Lefort shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Lefort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lefort closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Lefort pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Barry Hunter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lefort is looking to clinch.

Hunter drives through and clinches with Lefort against the cage.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lefort wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Lefort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lefort defends it nicely.

Lefort has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lefort wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Lefort gets control of Hunter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lefort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lefort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lefort keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Lefort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.

Hunter has gone for a leg lock! Lefort slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunter's guard.
Lefort stops Hunter from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefort sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lefort prevents Hunter from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefort slips nicely into half guard.
Lefort trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
Lefort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head.
Lefort prevents Hunter from standing back up.

Lefort decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lefort.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Lefort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lefort tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Barry Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lefort tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
No luck for Lefort with that takedown attempt.
Barry Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lefort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunter wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lefort tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Lefort misses with a head kick.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.

Lefort closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lefort is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lefort wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Lefort has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a right hand that Lefort ducks under and follows up with a left that Lefort also avoids with ease.
Lefort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunter!
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefort tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lefort throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
Barry Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Lefort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Lefort misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lefort is defended easily by Hunter.
Lefort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Lefort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Lefort tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Lefort is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lefort.
Nice jab there from Lefort.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Hunter moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Lefort has him pressed against the cage.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lefort closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Lefort pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunter counters with a left and a right that stings Lefort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Lefort moves out of range.
Lefort is looking to clinch.
Lefort fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.

Lefort gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lefort breaks the clinch.
Lefort wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Lefort.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lefort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lefort avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefort shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lefort.
Lefort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Lefort shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Lefort circles away and keeps his distance.
Lefort looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Lefort darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.
Lefort keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lefort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefort fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunter avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Lefort avoids nicely.
Lefort shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lefort's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunter lands a jab-cross combination.

Lefort pushes Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter tries to break the clinch but Lefort is controlling the position.
Lefort has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lefort throws a push kick but Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
Lefort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lefort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lefort avoids it well.
Lefort misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefort shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lefort tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lefort takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lefort is looking to clinch.
Lefort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lefort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.

Lefort takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lefort ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lefort no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lefort tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Hunter.
I think Hunter 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Barry Hunter!
An out of breath Barry Hunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.