PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dangerous Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lightning Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hardy
vs
Carver

186 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dangerous Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lightning Carver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carver closes the distance and clinches.

Carver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy wants to clinch but Carver slips to the side

and Carver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Carver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Carver blocks an elbow strike.
Carver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carver being controlled against the cage.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carver is defending well for now.
Carver wants a takedown.
Carver jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Carver around his waist. Carver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carver is defending well for now.
Carver jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Carver around his waist. Carver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dangerous Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lightning Carver.
Carver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Carver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardy looks to clinch
and Carver makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hardy really felt that one!
Carver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Carver shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Carver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Hardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carver has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Hardy stalling.
Hardy working Carver over with knees to the body.
Carver looks gassed!
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Carver tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy landing knees to the head.

It looks like Lightning Carver has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Carver's ribcage.
Hardy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carver up against the cage.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Hardy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carver tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carver up against the cage.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carver's face.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carver being controlled against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carver managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carver tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy stalling the fight.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carver up against the cage.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carver has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
Carver is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carver has his back to the cage.
Hardy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carver is defending well for now.
Carver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver letting Hardy take a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carver takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dangerous Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lightning Carver's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hardy tries to clinch

and Carver counters by moving into the clinch.
Carver trying to land knees to the body.
Carver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Come on Hardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carver wants a takedown.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy stalling in the clinch.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dangerous Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lightning Carver.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Carver avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Carver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Carver avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carver tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
Carver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carver has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hardy uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardy is controlling him.

Hardy gets to his feet - Carver follows without any prompting.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Carver avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Carver 's eye.
Carver is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carver has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Hardy has Carver pushed against the cage.
Carver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy swings away with a body shot that misses

and Carver counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver wants to control for a moment but Hardy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Hardy stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Carver in a clinch.
Hardy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy misses with an elbow strike.
Carver is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Carver wants a takedown but no success here.
Carver tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carver tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver takes an elbow to the temple.

Carver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carver scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Carver avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Carver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Carver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Hardy tries to clinch but Carver is having none of it.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Carver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dangerous Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lightning Carver's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Carver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carver lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy takes a swing at Carver's ribcage but misses.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Carver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Carver circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Hardy misses
and Carver counters with a big head kick but Hardy shrugs it off.
Carver shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Carver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
Dangerous Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy closes the distance but Carver moves to the side
and Carver counters with a head kick. That will keep Hardy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
Dangerous Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lightning Carver.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Hardy wants to clinch
and Carver counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Carver circles away.

Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Carver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Carver managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Carver blocks with his arms.
Hardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Carver circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carver.

Hardy rushes Carver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carver avoids it.
Carver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Carver circles away.
Carver misses with a series of wild punches.
Carver closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Carver pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
Carver keeps the fight on the outside.
Carver swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carver swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Carver keeps it at a distance.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Carver pushes him off.
Carver fails with a takedown attempt.

Hardy rushes Carver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carver dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
Dangerous Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hardy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy is stalling here.
Carver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy avoiding damage.
Carver tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy throws an elbow but it misses.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Carver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Carver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Hardy tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.

Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Carver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carver.
Hardy prevents Carver from breaking the clinch.
Carver avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.

Carver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lightning Carver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dangerous Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dangerous Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dangerous Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dangerous Hardy!