PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

House
vs
Hummel

178 cm
29
159 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

172 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Hummel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hummel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hummel tries a body shot but House blocks it.

Hummel breaks the clinch.
Hummel stuffs the takedown.
Hummel throws a lazy right hand but House sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
House fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hummel avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hummel misses with a looping right.
Hummel scores with a nice right hand.
House fails to land the takedown.

Hummel shoots in and gets a takedown into House's guard.
Hummel pushing down on House's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

House looking for submissions off his back.

House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hummel pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hummel is nestled in close to House, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hummel wants to pass to mount but House is defending the position.
Hummel drops an elbow to the side of House's head.
Hummel thows a huge punch but House dodges it nicely.
House won't allow Hummel to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
House is trying to maintain the position but Hummel is very close to passing his half guard.
Hummel is trying to control. House wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hummel is trying to work for a kimura but House is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
House scores with a few weak punches.

Hummel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but House sees it coming and defends easily.
House wants to get back to full guard.

House looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

House looking for submissions off his back.

House looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

House looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hummel lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hummel winds up and cracks House with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hummel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hummel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hummel wants to lay and pray for a moment but House keeps working.
House is looking for a sweep. Hummel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel winds up and cracks House with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hummel pulls his head out easily.

House looking for submissions off his back.
House is pressing down on Hummel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hummel connects with a couple of short punches.
Hummel throws a big elbow that misses.

House throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hummel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

House is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hummel is aware though and is defending well.

House looking for subs off his back but Hummel has passed one foot through into half guard.
House is breathing heavily.

Hummel is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hummel working over House with some ground and pound. House looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hummel lands a nice short elbow.

House looking for submissions off his back.
Hummel slips a nice elbow through House's hands, connecting with House's forehead.
House wants to get back to full guard.
Hummel is looking to take a break and control but House is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hummel lands with a punch from half guard.
Hummel is nestled in close to House, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
House missing with punches from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
House tries to get to full guard but Hummel has control of the leg.

Hummel is looking for a kimura but House is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hummel to get the leverage.

Hummel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and House defends it well.

House looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

House looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hummel working the head and body with strikes.

House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hummel pulls his head out easily.

Hummel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so House is just riding it out for now. Hummel eventually gives up the hold.
Hummel is trying to control. House wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hummel working the head and body with strikes.

Hummel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but House sees it coming and defends easily.
House is looking to control Hummel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can House avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hummel lands a nice short elbow.

House actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hummel lands strikes from half guard.
Hummel is thwarting House's attempts to control the position.
Hummel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hummel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
House makes his way to full guard. A much better position for House.

Hummel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Hummel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hummel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hummel distracts House with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

House looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hummel won't allow House to sweep him here.
Hummel works over House with some ground and pound from guard.
House keeping moving, preventing Hummel from controlling successfully.
Hummel controls from within his opponent's guard.

Hummel got a little sloppy there for a moment and House has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hummel has managed to get both his arms back between House's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hummel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hummel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hummel passes into half guard.
Hummel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hummel pulls his head out easily.

Hummel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hummel wants to lay and pray for a moment but House keeps working.
Nice strikes from Hummel there.
Hummel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hummel is pressing down on House's thigh, looking to free his foot. House is holding on for now.
House tries to get to full guard but Hummel has control of the leg.
Hummel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. House defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
House makes his way to full guard. A much better position for House.

House working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hummel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hummel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hummel passes House's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Hummel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

House shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from House.

Hummel shoots in and bounces House off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Hummel chips away with some ground and pound.
House looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hummel is one step ahead there.
Hummel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

House is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hummel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hummel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

House has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hummel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hummel landing with the ground and pound.

House has his foot on Hummel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hummel works his way back into a safe position though.
Hummel passes House's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
House flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hummel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hummel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
House is staying active underneath Hummel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hummel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hummel there.
Hummel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

House looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hummel wants to pass the guard but House is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
House lands with a few short shots to the body.
Hummel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

House looking for submissions off his back.
Hummel drops an elbow to the side of House's head.
Kurt Hummel has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hummel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
House wants to get back to full guard.

House looking for submissions off his back.
Hummel working House over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel trying to control from half guard but House is working away.
Still in half guard, Hummel seems content to control.
Hummel works his way into side control.
Hummel cracks House with an elbow. That is naaassty.
House is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hummel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Hummel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but House sees it coming and defends easily.
Hummel lands with a punch from half guard.

House looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hummel pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

House is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hummel pulls his head out easily.

House actively working from the bottom here.
Hummel is keen to just control but House is a slippery customer.
House has hold of Hummel's hands but Hummel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hummel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hummel slips a nice elbow through House's hands, connecting with House's forehead.
Hummel drops an elbow to the side of House's head.

House looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hummel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Hummel there.
Hummel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hummel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

House has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hummel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hummel!
Hummel working the ground and pound.
House sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hummel wants to control but House is keeping him busy.

Hummel is trying to work for a kimura but House is defending well.

House has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hummel. Oh but House has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hummel goes limp - he's gone! House jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max House!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Max House waved his t-shirt featuring Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.