PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Horwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Timmons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Horwick
vs
Timmons

170 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
174 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Horwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horwick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horwick as he avoids it easily.

Horwick rushes Timmons and presses him up against the ropes.
Timmons wants a takedown but no success here.
Grant Horwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Timmons.

Horwick breaks from the clinch.
Horwick fails with the takedown

and Timmons counters with a shoot takedown. Horwick fights it but they end up in guard.
Horwick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Horwick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timmons looking to pass the guard.
Horwick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Horwick pulls Timmons in close to his closed guard and prevents Timmons from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timmons stops Horwick from standing up.
Timmons wants to pass the guard but Horwick is keeping the position.
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.
Timmons thows a big elbow that misses.
Timmons looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Timmons thows a big elbow that misses.
Timmons throwing strikes from guard but Horwick blocks nicely.
Timmons throwing strikes from guard but Horwick blocks nicely.
Horwick trying to keep a closed guard but Timmons is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Timmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Timmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Horwick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Timmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horwick trying to keep a closed guard but Timmons is proving a slippery customer.
Timmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horwick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horwick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horwick trying to control the position.
Timmons throwing strikes from guard but Horwick blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timmons thows a big elbow that misses.
Horwick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Timmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Timmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Horwick is breathing heavily.
Timmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timmons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horwick defending well though.
Horwick trying to control from the bottom.
Horwick taking some punishment here, with Timmons in his half guard.
Timmons trying to control from half guard but Horwick is working away.
Horwick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horwick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons lands a couple of digs.
Timmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Timmons postures up and lands a big shot to Horwick's brow.
Horwick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Timmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Timmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Timmons tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Horwick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Timmons is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Horwick's half guard.
Timmons works his foot free and advances to mount.
Horwick tries to lock up and control but Timmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Horwick regains half guard.
Timmons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horwick's head.
Timmons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Timmons prevents Horwick from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick wants to control but Timmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Timmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horwick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Timmons is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timmons is just content to waste time from the top position. Horwick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Horwick is trying to keep Timmons in close.
Horwick 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.
Timmons throwing strikes but missing.

Horwick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horwick is trying to control the position but Timmons postures up.
Timmons wants to control from the top but Horwick keeps moving.
Timmons throwing strikes from guard but Horwick blocks nicely.
Timmons stops Horwick from standing up.
Horwick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Timmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Horwick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horwick sprawls well. Horwick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timmons gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Horwick. No joy for Timmons on that attempt.
Horwick shoots in but Timmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Horwick.
Horwick shoots and misses

and Timmons counters with a single leg into guard. Horwick didn't expect that.
Horwick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timmons thows a big elbow that misses.
Timmons with a flurry of punches that miss.

Timmons stands and steps away. Horwick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Timmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Horwick wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horwick is working to get back to half guard.
Horwick wants to control but Timmons is having none of it.
Horwick is trying to escape the mount.
Timmons thowing shots but they're missing.
Horwick tries to lock up and control but Timmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Horwick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Timmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Timmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck for Timmons with that takedown attempt.

Horwick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horwick trying to keep a closed guard but Timmons is proving a slippery customer.
Timmons throwing strikes from guard but Horwick blocks nicely.
Horwick 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.
Timmons throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmons is not content to let Horwick control the position.

Horwick stands up and beckons Timmons to join him on the feet.
Horwick darts in trying to clinch

so Timmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Horwick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Timmons is controlling him.
Timmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horwick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bart Timmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Timmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons postures up in Horwick's guard and throws a big left but Horwick blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horwick is on top in guard.
Timmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horwick trying to control but Timmons is working from the bottom.

Timmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Timmons is looking to stand up but Horwick isn't so interested in that idea.

Horwick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horwick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horwick passes Timmons's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Horwick trying to control the action but Timmons is working from the bottom.
Timmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timmons is pressing down on Horwick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horwick wants to control from the top but Timmons keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Timmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmons, not yet.
Timmons keeping moving, preventing Horwick from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Timmons can do anything to dispel that myth.

Grant Horwick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horwick lands a high kick!
Bart Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horwick tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Timmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Horwick is pulling down on Timmons's head. It's preventing any offense from Timmons, at least for the moment.
Timmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horwick wants to sweep here but Timmons controlling him for the moment.
Grant Horwick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bart Timmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horwick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Timmons.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Timmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Timmons 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Timmons!