PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Fiddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lefort
vs
Fiddel

178 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Lefort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luis Fiddel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefort fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lefort really is a fat lump.
Lefort misses with an uppercut. Fiddel saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Lefort as Fiddel shoots in.
Fiddel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lefort lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lefort throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fiddel stuffs the takedown.
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!
Fiddel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lefort will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lefort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lefort misses the shot to the body.
Lefort throws a head kick that misses.
Lefort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fiddel circles away.
Lefort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fiddel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefort shoots in for a takedown but Fiddel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lefort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fiddel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lefort somewhat.
Lefort is breathing heavily.
Fiddel tries for a takedown but Lefort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lefort shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fiddel moves in looking to clinch but Lefort pushes him off.
Fiddel stuffs the takedown.
Lefort dives in and grabs Fiddel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fiddel pushes down on Lefort's head and hops out.
Fiddel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fiddel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fiddel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lefort defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddel shoots in but Lefort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lefort. No joy for Fiddel on that attempt.
Lefort misses with a wild combination.

Fiddel darts in and clinches Lefort up against the cage.
Lefort stops a takedown attempt from Fiddel.
Lefort fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefort fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fiddel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lefort is defending well.

Lefort pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lefort.
Fiddel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lefort.
Fiddel shoots in looking for a takedown but Lefort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiddel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fiddel swinging wildly here.
Fiddel shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefort tries to sprawl out of it but Fiddel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fiddel tries to clinch but Lefort is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fiddel has closed the distance and engaged Lefort in a clinch.

Lefort manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fiddel passes Lefort's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiddel trying to mount his opponent but Lefort defends it.
Lefort makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lefort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fiddel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lefort is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lefort has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Lefort dominated that round.
That's time! Lefort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fiddel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fiddel.
Lefort tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fiddel swivels and escapes.
Fiddel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fiddel shoots in looking for a takedown but Lefort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiddel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiddel.
Steve Lefort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Fiddel.
Fiddel throws out a loose jab but Lefort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiddel is breathing heavily.
Lefort cracks Fiddel with a good jab.
Fiddel shoots for a double leg takedown but Lefort sprawls well. He's pushed Fiddel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefort wants to clinch.
Lefort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fiddel is fending him off so far but Lefort persists. Nope, Fiddel circles away and we're back to standing.
Fiddel tries for a takedown but Lefort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lefort closes the distance and clinches up with Fiddel, looking for a takedown. Lefort pushes Fiddel against the cage but Fiddel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lefort takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lefort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fiddel keeps the fight on the outside.
Lefort doesn't manage to clinch there - Fiddel circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefort takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lefort blocks a head kick by Fiddel.
Fiddel slaps away a takedown attempt from Lefort, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Fiddel rushes Lefort and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fiddel pulls guard successfully.
Lefort passes into half guard.

Lefort trying to work for an americana but Fiddel has managed to regain full guard.
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!
Fiddel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lefort might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefort controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lefort trying to control but Fiddel is working from the bottom.

Fiddel wriggles free and stands up.
Fiddel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lefort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fiddel somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefort tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fiddel swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Lefort. No joy for Fiddel on that attempt.
Steve Lefort is winning the standup battle so far.
Lefort stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lefort wants it to stay on the feet.
Lefort shoots in for a takedown but Fiddel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lefort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fiddel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lefort manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiddel shoots in for a takedown but Lefort shows good takedown defense.
Lefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fiddel is fending him off so far but Lefort persists. Nope, Fiddel circles away and we're back to standing.
Lefort swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiddel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Fiddel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lefort checks a leg kick nicely.
Fiddel slaps away a takedown attempt from Lefort, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fiddel keeps the fight on the outside.
Lefort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fiddel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiddel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lefort defends it nicely.
Fiddel tries to clinch up but Lefort circles away and keeps his distance.
Fiddel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lefort tries to clinch but Fiddel is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefort slaps away a takedown attempt from Fiddel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fiddel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fiddel stuffs the takedown attempt from Lefort. Lefort gets slowly back to his feet.

Fiddel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fiddel is trying to break the clinch but Lefort has him pressed against the cage.

Lefort breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiddel is defended easily by Lefort.
Steve Lefort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Fiddel.
Lefort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiddel defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefort shoots in but no luck this time.
Lefort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fiddel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lefort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lefort shoots in for a double leg but Fiddel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve Lefort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lefort circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lefort keeps the fight on the outside.
Fiddel shoots in for a takedown but Lefort shows good takedown defense.
Fiddel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lefort tries for a takedown but Fiddel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddel lands with a shot to the body.
Lefort tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiddel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fiddel closes the distance and clinches.
Fiddel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Fiddel breaks the clinch.
Fiddel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Lefort with that takedown attempt.
Lefort swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiddel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fiddel leaves Lefort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fiddel has a takedown stuffed.
Lefort shoots in for a takedown but Fiddel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fiddel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lefort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fiddel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lefort avoids it really well and circles away.
Lefort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fiddel swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Fiddel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fiddel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Fiddel!