PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Victor Hugo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hugo
vs
Jericho

180 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jericho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hugo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hugo 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.
Hugo wants to stand but Jericho is controlling the position.
Hugo is wriggling around but Jericho manages to pass to half guard.

Jericho decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jericho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hugo's waist but Hugo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jericho off to one side.
Hugo tries to clinch but Jericho moves out of range.
Hugo misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Hugo keeps Jericho at a distance using the push kick.
Jericho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jericho fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jericho darts in and clinches Hugo up against the cage.
Jericho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Hugo working hard to break the clinch.
Hugo working hard to break the clinch.
Hugo wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hugo manages to break the clinch.
Hugo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Andrew Jericho has been cut.

Jericho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jericho looks gassed!
Jericho trying to control but Hugo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jericho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jericho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hugo is proving hard to escape from.
Jericho stops Hugo from standing up.
Hugo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jericho on the ground.
Jericho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hugo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jericho is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Hugo scores with a four punch combination!
Hugo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugo lands a glancing blow to the side of Jericho's head.

Jericho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Jericho is working for a kimura but Hugo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hugo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hugo is defending against the submission attempts here by Jericho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo is not content to let Jericho control the position.
Jericho prevents Hugo from standing back up.
Hugo is trying to maintain the position but Jericho is very close to passing his half guard.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet.
Jericho wants to control but Hugo is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jericho lands a head kick. Hugo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hugo throws a series of punches but Jericho avoids them all with ease.
Jericho throws a right hand that Hugo ducks under and follows up with a left that Hugo also avoids with ease.
Hugo misses with a few strikes there.

Hugo instigates a clinch.

Jericho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hugo throws a series of punches but Jericho moves out of range.
Hugo misses with a wild body shot.
Hugo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jericho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hugo's guard now.
Jericho passes Hugo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hugo wants to improve his position but Jericho is controlling well.
Jericho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jericho is trying to work for a kimura but Hugo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew Jericho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jericho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hugo works over Jericho's head and body with a nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Hugo.

Jericho takes the fight into the clinch.
Hugo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hugo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jericho is working for takedown but Hugo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A hook to the body from Hugo.

Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Hugo.
Hugo lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Hugo misses

and Jericho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jericho wants to control from the top but Hugo keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jericho is controlling him.

Jericho stands and steps away. Hugo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hugo slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Jericho dodges the punch combination from Hugo.
Jericho fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hugo misses with a combination

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

Jericho stands up from Hugo's guard - Jericho perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jericho swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hugo. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.

Jericho has managed to clinch.
Jericho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hugo tries to circle away but Jericho has him pinned against the cage.

Jericho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hugo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jericho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jericho.
Jericho trying to control but Hugo is working from the bottom.
Jericho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho wanted to stand there but Hugo had control of the position.
Jericho prevents Hugo from getting back to his feet.

Jericho gets to his feet. Hugo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Hugo gets a takedown into half guard.
Hugo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jericho gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hugo wants to get up but he can't break Jericho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hugo thows a big elbow that misses.
Jericho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hugo manages to get himself to full guard.

Hugo pushes Jericho off and gets back to his feet.
Jericho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hugo tries to avoid it but Jericho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hugo to the ground. Hugo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jericho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Jericho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jericho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hugo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jericho fails with a takedown attempt.
Jericho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugo.

Jericho darts in and clinches Hugo up against the cage.
Jericho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hugo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hugo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hugo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hugo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hugo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jericho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hugo throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jericho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Victor Hugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Jericho.
Hugo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jericho.

Jericho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hugo is trying to force a seperation but Jericho has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jericho leaning against his opponent.

Jericho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jericho throws a head kick that Hugo semi-blocks.
Hugo throws a nice looking combination but Jericho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hugo throws a right and a left that Jericho avoids nicely.
Hugo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jericho can pounce on him.
Jericho looks for a takedown but Hugo sprawls well.

Jericho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jericho showed some decent athleticism there.
Jericho stops Hugo from getting back to his feet.
Jericho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hugo wants to control but Jericho is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jericho stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hugo to get to his feet.

Jericho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hugo did well to prevent Jericho getting side control.

Jericho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hugo is just riding it out for now. Jericho eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jericho slows the pace down in half guard.
Jericho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho tries to pass to full mount but Hugo defends it.
Hugo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jericho.
Jericho prevents Hugo from standing back up.

Jericho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jericho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hugo keeps working.
Jericho is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hugo reverses the position - he's now on top in Jericho's guard.

Hugo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jericho, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hugo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

Jericho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andrew Jericho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jericho wants to pass to mount but Hugo is defending the position.
Jericho controlling the action here.
Hugo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Victor Hugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Jericho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hugo pushes Jericho off and scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jericho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Jericho!