PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter Vlll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lecter Vlll
vs
McCormick

175 cm
35
170 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

186 cm
36
177 lbs
22 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Urban Fighter

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter Vlll takes one to the side of the head.
McCormick connects with a solid leg kick.
Lecter Vlll throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCormick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lecter Vlll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCormick.
McCormick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lecter Vlll tries a low kick but McCormick avoids it.
McCormick swings widly with a right hand
and Lecter Vlll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lecter Vlll. That's going to slow McCormick down.
McCormick cracks Lecter Vlll with an open hand slap.

It looks like Hannibal Lecter Vlll has been cut.
McCormick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Lecter Vlll closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCormick to the mat! McCormick manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCormick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCormick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCormick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lecter Vlll throws a strike but McCormick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lecter Vlll wants to sweep but no luck.

Lecter Vlll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCormick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll wants to hit a switch here but McCormick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lecter Vlll there!
McCormick controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCormick controlling the pace for now.
Lecter Vlll wants to control but McCormick is having none of it.
McCormick trying to control but Lecter Vlll is having none of it.
McCormick controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lecter Vlll tries to lock up and control but McCormick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCormick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCormick is continuing to stall.
Lecter Vlll is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCormick looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lecter Vlll working to try and regain half guard.
McCormick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny McCormick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lecter Vlll's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McCormick cracks Lecter Vlll with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCormick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCormick misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from McCormick.
McCormick throws a body punch but Lecter Vlll moves out of range.

Lecter Vlll pushes McCormick up against the cage in a clinch.
McCormick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lecter Vlll backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter Vlll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCormick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCormick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from McCormick fails to land.
McCormick lands with a light punch inside.
McCormick has a couple of punches blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Lecter Vlll.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lecter Vlll throws a head punch that misses.
Lecter Vlll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCormick's elbow.
McCormick throws a punch but it's blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll swings wildly with an uppercut but McCormick uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCormick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCormick.
McCormick scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCormick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lecter Vlll blocking some punches.
Lecter Vlll misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lecter Vlll fails to land.
McCormick misses with a punch on the inside.
McCormick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lecter Vlll stalling in the clinch but McCormick improves position.
Lecter Vlll misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCormick misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCormick lands a hook that snaps the head of Lecter Vlll backwards.
Lecter Vlll takes a shot to the head.

Lecter Vlll is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCormick.
Oh Lecter Vlll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCormick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lecter Vlll backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter Vlll taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCormick.
Lecter Vlll seems to have got his legs back now.
Lecter Vlll misses with some punches.
Lecter Vlll trying to control the position but instead, McCormick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lecter Vlll into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCormick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by McCormick.
Lecter Vlll stalling against the cage.
McCormick lands a shot to the body.
McCormick misses with some punches.
Lecter Vlll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCormick's elbow.
McCormick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McCormick fails to land.
McCormick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCormick lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCormick throws a head punch that misses.
Lecter Vlll stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Lecter Vlll.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCormick misses with the head strike.
McCormick misses with a punch on the inside.
McCormick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCormick stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCormick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCormick.
Lecter Vlll has a couple of punches blocked by McCormick.
McCormick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lecter Vlll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lecter Vlll has McCormick pressed against the cage.
McCormick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lecter Vlll backwards.
Lecter Vlll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCormick's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCormick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll struggles to land a body shot inside as McCormick controls his hands.
McCormick stalling the fight.
Lecter Vlll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCormick backwards.
Kenny McCormick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCormick lands an uppercut.
McCormick has a couple of punches blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from McCormick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Lecter Vlll.
McCormick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCormick misses with some punches.
Lecter Vlll misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCormick lands a right hand.
McCormick misses with some punches.
Lecter Vlll looking to stall.
Lecter Vlll prevents a body shot from McCormick.
Lecter Vlll swings wildly with an uppercut but McCormick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lecter Vlll misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny McCormick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Lecter Vlll's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McCormick checks a leg kick nicely.
McCormick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lecter Vlll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lecter Vlll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCormick manages to avoid it.
McCormick throws a combination that misses
and Lecter Vlll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCormick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lecter Vlll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lecter Vlll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll looks to score with a jab to the body but McCormick is just out of range.
Lecter Vlll throws a sloppy head kick and McCormick moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick blocks the body kick.
Jab from McCormick.
McCormick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll throws a head kick but McCormick moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lecter Vlll throws a leg kick that is checked
and McCormick counters with a nice leg kick.
Lecter Vlll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCormick blocks a head kick by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll lands with a hook. McCormick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lecter Vlll tries to clinch up
and McCormick counters with a nice leg kick.
Lecter Vlll on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lecter Vlll moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lecter Vlll gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCormick defending well as Lecter Vlll loads up on a big left hand.
Lecter Vlll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCormick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lecter Vlll misses the shot to the body.
McCormick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lecter Vlll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCormick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and McCormick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lecter Vlll misses with a low kick.
McCormick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Lecter Vlll misses
and McCormick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCormick moves out of range of the body kick from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll tries for a takedown but McCormick circles away easily
and McCormick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McCormick pushes Lecter Vlll up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from McCormick as the two fighters clinch.
McCormick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lecter Vlll seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McCormick can turn it around.
McCormick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCormick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCormick lands a left hand.
Lecter Vlll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hannibal Lecter Vlll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenny McCormick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lecter Vlll misses with the head strike.
Lecter Vlll tries to work over McCormick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lecter Vlll misses with a body punch.
McCormick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter Vlll misses with a punch on the inside.
Lecter Vlll stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll misses with a punch on the inside.
Lecter Vlll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lecter Vlll throws a punch but it's blocked by McCormick.
McCormick swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecter Vlll uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for McCormick to work.
Still in the clinch, McCormick scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from McCormick.
McCormick misses with the head strike.
McCormick misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCormick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenny McCormick.
Well McCormick 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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