PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Alex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hardy II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Alex had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Alex
vs
Hardy II

166 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Alex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hardy II!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alex stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy II.
Alex looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Hardy II shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy II showed some decent athleticism there.
Hardy II trying to control the pace.

Hardy II seems to be working for a kimura but Alex defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardy II escapes and gets back to his feet.

Hardy II shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hardy II tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Hardy II looking to secure an arm triangle but Alex defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hardy II throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Alex has his hands clasped together but Hardy II breaks the hold and Alex is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hardy II!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Hardy II!