PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between strong arm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

arm
vs
Hard

193 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, strong arm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Hard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
arm throws a jab but it's blocked by Hard.
Hard looks to land a combination but arm avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Hard.
Hard throws a head kick that half lands.
arm shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
Hard scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
arm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hard can pounce on him.
arm slips under a jab from Hard.
Hard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Long Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from arm.
arm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Hard as arm shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for strong arm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
arm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hard.
arm blocks a head kick by Hard.
Hard misses with the combination.
Hard lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick and arm moves out of range easily.
Long Hard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as arm backs up against the cage.
arm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten arm somewhat.
arm swats away the attempt to clinch by Hard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hard scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Hard dominated that round.
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.

Hard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hard throws a right and a left that both miss.
arm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hard. Hard obviously looking to wear him down.
Hard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
arm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
arm dodges the punch combination from Hard.
Hard misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard throws a head kick but arm moves out of range.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Hard looks to land a right hand but arm moved out of range.

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.
Hard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hard throws a head kick but arm moves out of range.
No luck for arm with that takedown attempt.
arm throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and arm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

arm seems to be looking for submissions.
arm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

arm seems to be looking for submissions.
arm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

arm 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 arm.

arm 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. arm eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

arm is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hard as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
arm looking to pass the guard.

arm is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hard has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hard wants to control from the top but arm keeps moving.

arm has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hard doesn't defend quickly enough and arm has managed to lock this one up! Can Hard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to arm on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). strong arm!