PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pave Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludo Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hunt
vs
Lefebvre

188 cm
22
190 lbs
9 - 0 - 1

185 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pave Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Lefebvre!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Lefebvre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lefebvre scores with a hook.

It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
A solid body kick from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a kick to the temple. Lefebvre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Ludo Lefebvre has been cut.
Hunt keeps Lefebvre at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lefebvre slips under a jab from Hunt.
Lefebvre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lefebvre, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt gets through Lefebvre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lefebvre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefebvre scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lefebvre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lefebvre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefebvre tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Lefebvre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
Lefebvre blocking some punches.
Lefebvre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lefebvre misses with a punch on the inside.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lefebvre misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lefebvre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Lefebvre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Lefebvre.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lefebvre prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Lefebvre throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lefebvre gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lefebvre tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lefebvre as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre throws a head punch that misses.
Lefebvre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Lefebvre has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lefebvre lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Lefebvre throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Lefebvre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lefebvre misses with a punch to the body.
Lefebvre can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt stalling the fight.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Lefebvre saw that one coming.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre blocks a jab.
Lefebvre throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Lefebvre down.
Lefebvre blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lefebvre tries to clinch up
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Lefebvre's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lefebvre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lefebvre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Lefebvre scores with a leg kick.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lefebvre misses with a low kick.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Lefebvre misses with a wild body shot.
Lefebvre slips under a jab.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Lefebvre pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pave Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lefebvre dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Lefebvre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lefebvre can do to turn this around?
Lefebvre misses with a body kick.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Lefebvre moves away and avoids it.
Lefebvre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Lefebvre throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lefebvre ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt lands a two punch combo.
Lefebvre blocks a jab.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Lefebvre is out of range.
Lefebvre swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lefebvre throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pave Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Lefebvre connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Hunt has managed to clinch.
Pave Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lefebvre backwards.
Lefebvre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lefebvre's elbow.
Lefebvre tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Lefebvre back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Lefebvre swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Lefebvre has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Lefebvre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Lefebvre.
Hunt pushes Lefebvre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lefebvre sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lefebvre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lefebvre connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Lefebvre avoids nicely.
Lefebvre throws a good cross that connects.
Lefebvre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Lefebvre throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Lefebvre slips the punch.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Lefebvre circles away and keeps his distance.
Lefebvre steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Lefebvre jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lefebvre misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lefebvre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lefebvre throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Lefebvre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lefebvre misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt lands with a hook. Lefebvre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Lefebvre off the cage and back into range.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Lefebvre's knee but Lefebvre avoids it well.
Lefebvre throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Lefebvre checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre counters with a body kick.
Lefebvre scores with a jab to the body.
Lefebvre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Lefebvre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lefebvre throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Lefebvre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Lefebvre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lefebvre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pave Hunt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunt cracks a nice hook into Lefebvre's ribs.
Lefebvre moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Lefebvre ducks down to avoid it.
Lefebvre misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Lefebvre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Lefebvre catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lefebvre.
Lefebvre gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Lefebvre jabs at Hunt's body.
Lefebvre swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Lefebvre throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lefebvre scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lefebvre was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Lefebvre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lefebvre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lefebvre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lefebvre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Lefebvre moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lefebvre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lefebvre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lefebvre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lefebvre tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Lefebvre throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
It appears Hunt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lefebvre slips a straight right by Hunt.
Lefebvre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lefebvre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Lefebvre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lefebvre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Lefebvre throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lefebvre takes a step back to recover.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Lefebvre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lefebvre throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lefebvre can pounce on him.
Lefebvre staying out of range there.
Lefebvre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lefebvre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lefebvre is just out of range.
Lefebvre misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lefebvre walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Lefebvre tries to counter with a clinch but Hunt shakes him off and moves away.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Lefebvre's ribs.
Lefebvre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt punishes Lefebvre's body with a nice straight punch.
Lefebvre drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pave Hunt clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lefebvre drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lefebvre circles away.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Lefebvre is rocked!
Hunt lands a big head kick that sends Lefebvre to the canvas! Hunt follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pave Hunt!
Pave Hunt retains his middleweight title!