PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hockles
vs
Levasseur

168 cm
25
157 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
169 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hockles scores with a head kick.

It looks like Olivier Levasseur has been cut.
Hockles throws a right and a left that Levasseur avoids nicely.
Levasseur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hockles is fending him off so far but Levasseur persists. Nope, Hockles circles away and we're back to standing.
Hockles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hockles connects with a leg kick. Levasseur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Levasseur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Levasseur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hockles, who protects the arm well.
Levasseur throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hockles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levasseur is chipping away with strikes.
Levasseur cracks Hockles with a big elbow.
Levasseur advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hockles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hockles is working hard here to advance position.
Hockles tries to hold on but Levasseur pushes him away.
Hockles can't escape the position.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Levasseur unloading with bombs!
Levasseur is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Levasseur fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Levasseur is working for a guillotine from mount but Hockles frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur prevents Hockles from getting the reversal.
Hockles wants to control but Levasseur is having none of it.
Levasseur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Levasseur scoring with strikes but Hockles is staying in there.
Levasseur scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hockles?
Levasseur looking to finish Hockles with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hockles!
Hockles is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Levasseur cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur wants to control the pace but Hockles is squirming around nicely.
Hockles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hockles tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hockles is looking to improve his position but Levasseur isn't that keen on the idea.
Levasseur lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Levasseur avoids the attempt from Hockles to control.
Hockles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Levasseur is landing with some decent strikes but Hockles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Levasseur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hockles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Levasseur can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hockles is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levasseur cracks Hockles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hockles wants to hold on but Levasseur pushes him away.
BOOM! Levasseur connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Levasseur is landing with some decent strikes but Hockles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Levasseur with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Levasseur working Hockles over with strikes here.

Hockles is rocked!

Levasseur goes for an armbar but Hockles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hockles.
Levasseur is looking to sweep but instead, Hockles has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Levasseur moves out of range easily.
Hockles connects with a leg kick. Levasseur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown but Hockles shows good takedown defense.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hockles as he jumps to the side.
Levasseur fails with the takedown
and Hockles counters with a leg kick.
Myers Hockles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Levasseur fails with a takedown attempt.
Hockles is looking to clinch but Levasseur is avoiding it.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles tries to bum rush Levasseur with a series of wild strikes but Levasseur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hockles throws a nice looking combination but Levasseur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Levasseur checks a leg kick.
Hockles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Levasseur is able to avoid easily.
Hockles connects with a solid leg kick.
Hockles misses with a combination
and Levasseur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Levasseur.
Hockles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur fails with a takedown attempt.
Levasseur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hockles defends it nicely.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Hockles throws a low kick but Levasseur avoids it.
Levasseur misses with a takedown
and Hockles counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Hockles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hockles can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hockles after a bit of a struggle.
Hockles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hockles misses with a body punch.

Hockles breaks the clinch.
Hockles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Levasseur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hockles tries to avoid it but Levasseur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hockles to the ground. Hockles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myers Hockles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hockles throws a leg kick which misses Levasseur's front leg but catches the back leg as Levasseur tries to avoid it.
Levasseur shoots in looking for a takedown but Hockles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levasseur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hockles throws a lazy right hand but Levasseur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levasseur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hockles counters with a nice body kick.

Levasseur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hockles did well to prevent Levasseur getting side control.
Levasseur blocks the strikes from Hockles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levasseur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Levasseur scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hockles tries to roll over but Levasseur keeps him under control.
Levasseur slips a nice elbow through Hockles's hands, connecting with Hockles's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Levasseur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hockles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Levasseur.
Hockles trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myers Hockles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Olivier Levasseur's cut.
That's time! Hockles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hockles tries to clinch there but Levasseur circles away.
Hockles tests Levasseur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles misses with a body shot.
Hockles connects with a leg kick. Levasseur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hockles throws a head kick but Levasseur moves out of range.
Levasseur darts in looking for a takedown but Hockles gets double underhooks and turns Levasseur into the cage.

Hockles manages to break the clinch.
Levasseur shoots and misses
and Hockles counters with a body kick that stops Levasseur in his tracks momentarily.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levasseur checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Levasseur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers Hockles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olivier Levasseur.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hockles connects with a high kick.
Hockles throws a head kick but Levasseur moves out of range.
Hockles wants to clinch.
Hockles looks for the body kick but Levasseur saw that one coming.
Levasseur shoots in and drives through. Hockles sprawls well.
A lazy left from Hockles finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hockles.
Hockles tries to land a front kick but Levasseur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Levasseur tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hockles defends well and Levasseur ends up having to push Hockles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hockles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hockles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levasseur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hockles.
Levasseur misses with a takedown attempt - Hockles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hockles is looking to land body kicks.
Hockles throws a body kick that misses.
Levasseur fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hockles but Hockles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hockles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Levasseur will feel that in the morning.
Levasseur blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Levasseur avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Nice takedown defense from Hockles. No joy for Levasseur on that attempt.
Levasseur avoids the body shot from Hockles.
Hockles is looking to land body kicks.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myers Hockles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levasseur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hockles connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Levasseur with that takedown attempt.
Hockles scores with a push kick.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levasseur misses with a takedown attempt - Hockles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levasseur blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Levasseur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hockles counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Myers Hockles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hockles 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myers Hockles!
A victorious Myers Hockles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.