PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Hardwick (ranked 4977 p4p, 4742 weight class) and Brandon Hayes (ranked 500 p4p, 492 weight class). Brandon Hayes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hardwick
vs
Hayes

188 cm
19
190
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
19
190
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Hardwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayes as he jumps to the side.
Hayes stuffs the takedown.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardwick defends it well.
Hayes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Hardwick feints and as Hayes raises his hands in defense, Hardwick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hayes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardwick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hayes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hardwick jumps into guard, dragging Hayes to the mat.
Hardwick managing to control the position.
Hardwick wants to hit a sweep here but Hayes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hardwick there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick is trying desperately to improve position.
Hayes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hayes trying to control but Hardwick is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardwick tries to control Hayes's body but Hayes pushes him off. Hardwick squirms to his side and now Hayes has his back!
Hayes is hanging on to Hardwick's back as he tries to escape.
Hardwick is working hard here to advance position.

Hardwick is trying to roll into a better position but Hayes has get a rear naked choke and Hardwick is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Hayes!