PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Hazlewood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bile
vs
Hazlewood

181 cm
24
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, George Bile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monty Hazlewood!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Hazlewood.
Hazlewood fails to land the takedown.
Hazlewood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hazlewood shoots in and gets a takedown into Bile's guard.

Hazlewood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bile is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bile has escaped and now he's on top!

Bile advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlewood pushes Bile off looking to stand but Bile dives back in and keeps control.

Bile is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bile prevents Hazlewood from standing back up.

Bile is looking for a kimura but Hazlewood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bile to get the leverage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlewood is trying to stand.
Bile wants to free his trapped foot but Hazlewood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bile is keen to just control but Hazlewood is a slippery customer.
Hazlewood tries to roll over but Bile keeps him under control.
Hazlewood is staying active underneath Bile, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bile stops Hazlewood from getting back to his feet.
Bile wants to pass to mount but Hazlewood is defending the position.
Hazlewood wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Bile controlling the action here.
Bile is trying to control. Hazlewood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hazlewood shoots in and drives through. Bile sprawls well.
Bile half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George Bile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Hazlewood.
Hazlewood misses with a looping left.
Hazlewood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazlewood.
Monty Hazlewood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlewood looks winded!
Hazlewood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bile avoids it really well and circles away.
Hazlewood fails with the takedown

so Bile counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bile wants to control from the top but Hazlewood keeps moving.
Bile prevents Hazlewood from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bile drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bile jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazlewood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bile. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazlewood wants to stand and escape but Bile is having none of it.
Bile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazlewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazlewood wants to get back to his feet but Bile is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazlewood has control of Bile's left arm, preventing Bile from doing any damage.
Bile is looking to advance position but Hazlewood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hazlewood has control of Bile's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bile regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Hazlewood is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bile is surviving well by controlling Hazlewood's body position as best he can.
Hazlewood looking to control but Bile is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bile is looking to improve his position but Hazlewood isn't that keen on the idea.

Hazlewood looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hazlewood working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bile gets back to half guard.
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 George Bile 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.

Hazlewood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bile pinned against the cage. Bile gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bile gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hazlewood won't allow Bile to sweep him here.
Bile keeping full guard, as Hazlewood tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bile 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.
Hazlewood tries to free his leg and advance position but Bile is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bile trying to control the position.
Bile keeping full guard, as Hazlewood tries to pass.
Hazlewood won't allow Bile to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bile keeping full guard, as Hazlewood tries to pass.
Bile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hazlewood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bile is keeping the position for now.
Bile is trying to control the position but Hazlewood postures up.
Hazlewood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bile is trying to control the position but Hazlewood postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bile stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazlewood. Hazlewood gets slowly back to his feet.
Hazlewood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
George Bile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Hazlewood.
Hazlewood tries for a takedown but Bile sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bile fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hazlewood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monty Hazlewood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazlewood.

Hazlewood scores with a takedown into Bile's guard.
Hazlewood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bile is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bile prevents Hazlewood from getting back to his feet.
Hazlewood looking to control.
Bile preventing the sweep.
Bile controlling from the top position.
Bile trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bile preventing the sweep.

Hazlewood pushes Bile off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hazlewood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bile's waist but Bile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hazlewood off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlewood goes for a double leg but Bile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bile continues to drive forward.
Bile appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Bile gets caught napping as Hazlewood dives in and scores a takedown. Bile manages to retain guard.
Bile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hazlewood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hazlewood wants to pass the guard but Bile is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bile manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Hazlewood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hazlewood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazlewood throws a series of punches but Bile moves out of range.
Hazlewood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bile thows a left - swing and a miss!

Hazlewood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hazlewood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bile gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bile tries to hold on but Hazlewood postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hazlewood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Hazlewood goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bile is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bile advances to half guard.
Bile wants to free his trapped foot but Hazlewood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hazlewood trying to hold on to Bile's head to control him but Bile postures up.
Bile uses his free foot to push down on Hazlewood's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hazlewood.
Hazlewood tries to hold on but Bile postures up.
Hazlewood is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlewood wants to hold on but Bile pushes him away.
Hazlewood is trying to escape the mount.
Hazlewood is controlling an arm, preventing Bile from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hazlewood trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hazlewood is squirming around, avoiding Bile's attempts to control the action.
Hazlewood is trying to stand up.

Bile has hold of Hazlewood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hazlewood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlewood wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hazlewood is working to get back to half guard.
Hazlewood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bile sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Monty Hazlewood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bile wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlewood is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hazlewood is squirming around, avoiding Bile's attempts to control the action.
Hazlewood is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hazlewood wants to control but Bile is having none of it.
Bile wants to take his opponent's back but Hazlewood doesn't allow it.
Hazlewood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazlewood tries to hold on but Bile pushes him away.
Bile trying to control but Hazlewood is having none of it.

Hazlewood bucks Bile off and manages to get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
George Bile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bile 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 William Peck scores the fight for Monty Hazlewood!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Monty Hazlewood!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for George Bile!

Monty Hazlewood wins by split decision!