PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Junior could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Hardy's chin.

Junior
vs
Hardy

174 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
209 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Junior misses with a hook.

Hardy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Junior wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Junior blocks nicely.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Junior as he avoids it easily.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Junior.
Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Junior throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.

Hardy forces Junior back against the cage and clinches.
Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Junior working hard to break the clinch.

Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy dives in and grabs Junior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
David Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hardy.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
David Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Junior.
A head kick misses from Hardy.

Hardy moves into the clinch.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy prevents Junior from breaking the clinch.

Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy slips under a jab from Junior.
Junior misses with a body shot.

Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Junior sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Junior won't allow Hardy to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to stand.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
Hardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Hardy is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Hardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy walks into a jab.

Hardy scores a takedown into full mount!
Hardy working Junior over with strikes here.
Hardy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junior's face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hardy is landing with some decent strikes but Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Hardy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hardy working Junior over with strikes here.
Hardy lands a big shot there that rocks Junior but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Junior takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount and Junior is in trouble!

Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Junior is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy.
You get the feeling that Junior really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hardy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Junior?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardy raining down shots from the mount!
Hardy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junior's face.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardy with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardy unloading with bombs!
Hardy lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Junior's face.
Hardy with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
You get the feeling that Junior really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hardy with shots to the head and body - Junior looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junior is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming.
Junior misses with a wild combination.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
David Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hardy.
Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy tries to bum rush Junior with a series of wild strikes but Junior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.

Junior tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardy moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Junior at a distance.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Junior as Hardy shoots in.
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junior is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardy lands a nice short elbow.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hardy.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardy.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.

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

Hardy instigates a clinch.
Junior can't break the clinch.

Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junior.
Hardy shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Hardy clinches up with Junior and pushes him back against the cage.

Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
David Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hardy fails with the takedown.

Hardy scores a takedown into full mount!
Junior's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Junior is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
Hardy working the ground and pound effectively.
Hardy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is landing with some decent strikes but Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Junior's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Junior trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Junior is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Junior hang on?
Junior's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Junior misses with a double jab.
Hardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardy.
Junior misses with the combination.
Junior is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hardy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Junior's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hardy lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Hardy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Junior is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hardy lands a big shot there that rocks Junior but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Junior wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hardy landing punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee warns Junior that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy with a couple of short strikes.
Junior really wants to buck Hardy off and get back to his feet.
Junior taking shots to the head.
Junior trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hardy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Hardy loaded up on that one.
Junior is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the head.
Junior takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Junior in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy with shots to the head and body - Junior looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hardy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Junior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Junior squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
David Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junior is bucking up trying to escape but Hardy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Junior takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hardy won't let Junior get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Hardy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Junior can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hardy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Junior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hardy with the ground and pound from mount.
Hardy looking to finish Junior with some ground and pound. This is bad for Junior!
A nice elbow there by Hardy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy with the ground and pound from mount.
Hardy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Junior hang on?

Junior bucks up and throws Hardy to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Hardy closes the distance and pushes Junior back into the cage.
Junior is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Junior down to the mat. Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Junior circles away.
David Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Hardy.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junior, pushing him back against the cage.

Hardy lands a takedown into guard.
Junior can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hardy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Junior throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Junior scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hardy manages to mount him!
Hardy raining down shots from the mount!
Hardy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Junior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hardy lands with some strikes.
Hardy with the ground and pound from mount.
Junior flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
Hardy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Hardy has hold of Junior's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Junior manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Junior swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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