PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystofer K (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Hard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hard
vs
K

170 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

166 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystofer K!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
K changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hard tries to avoid it but K manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hard to the ground. Hard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
K looks for a takedown but Hard sprawls well.

K changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
K tries to advance to mount but can't.
K looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hard is avoiding damage well.
Hard manages to get back to half guard.
Hard is trying to stand back up but K is controlling him
K is thwarting Hard's attempts to control the position.
Hard is trying to get back to full guard.
K scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hard tries to get out of the position.
Hard is trying to maintain the position but K is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. K lands a nice short elbow.
Hard is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hard actively working from the bottom here.

K is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hard tries to roll over but K keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from K there.

Hard is defending against the submission attempts here by K.

K is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
K looks gassed!
K throwing shots but Hard is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
K throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for K on the ground.
Hard is looking for a sweep. K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

K is looking for a kimura but Hard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for K to get the leverage.
K is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
K missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
K throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hard wants to control but K is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Hard gets a takedown into half guard.
Hard is trying to control the action in half guard but K is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard is looking to advance position but K won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
K is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but K does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
K avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hard.
K is staying active underneath Hard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
K doesn't manage to clinch there - Hard circles away.
K moves out of range as Hard throws a body kick.
K misses with a takedown

and Hard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dick Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystofer K.
K is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krystofer K will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hard is looking to score with low kicks.
Krystofer K seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard tries to clinch up.
Hard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
K misses with a takedown

and Hard counters with a single leg into guard. K didn't expect that.
K has a closed guard, preventing Hard from standing up.
K pulls Hard in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
K trying to keep a closed guard but Hard is proving a slippery customer.
Hard wants to pass the guard but K is keeping the position.

That's two 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.
K is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
K is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

K is looking for a kimura here.
Dick Hard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

K seems to be looking for submissions.
Hard is looking for a sweep. K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
K is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

K is working for a submission of some sort.

K is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time K.
K missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
K prevents Hard from improving his position.

K is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hard is just riding it out for now. K eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hard wants to control but K is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hard taking some punishment here, with K in his half guard.

K is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hard defends it well.
Hard trying to control but K postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
K throwing shots but Hard is blocking nicely.

K wants to work for an arm triangle but Hard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Hard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hard seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. K manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
K is pulling down on Hard's head. It's preventing any offense from Hard, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
K is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
K working Hard over with strikes.

K wants to work for an arm triangle but Hard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
K looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Hard kicks K off and gets back to his feet.
K misses with a series of wild punches.
K shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
K doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hard counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard stopping the sweep attempt from K.
Hard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hard looking to sit in guard and control but K gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
K postures up in Hard's guard and throws a big left but Hard blocks it.

K drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and K jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
K throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
K sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hard's guard.

K is trying to work for a kimura but Hard is defending well.
Hard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

K is working for a submission of some sort.
K drops an elbow to the side of Hard's head.
K is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
K not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard is looking to escape.
K lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hard is looking to improve his position.
Hard is looking to control K's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hard avoid being mounted?

K seems to be working for a kimura but Hard defends the submission attempt.
Hard taking some punishment here, with K in his half guard.
K thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hard's head.
K slips a nice elbow through Hard's hands, connecting with Hard's forehead.
Hard wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krystofer K.
I think K 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystofer K!