PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladyslaw Raginis (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.

Hardy
vs
Raginis

182 cm
30
253 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

182 cm
29
265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raginis jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raginis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Raginis misses with a kick to the body
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raginis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Hardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Raginis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raginis is in Hardy's guard.
Raginis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raginis postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raginis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raginis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raginis trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy has momentary wrist control but Raginis slips an elbow through the middle.
Raginis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raginis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raginis throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Hardy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Raginis to counter with a crisp jab.
Raginis scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raginis doesn't seem phased though.
Hardy shoots in but Raginis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardy takes a swing at Raginis's ribcage but misses.
Raginis only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raginis moves into the clinch.
Raginis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hardy up against the cage.

Hardy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Raginis regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy trying to control but Raginis is working from the bottom.
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Raginis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raginis trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Raginis is in close to Hardy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raginis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raginis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raginis advances position into side control!
Raginis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Raginis tries to move to mount but Hardy blocks the move with his legs.
Hardy wants to control but Raginis postures up.
Raginis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is trying to control Raginis's posture but Raginis avoids it.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Raginis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladyslaw Raginis 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 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Raginis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by Hardy.

It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut.
Raginis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Raginis with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Raginis should have avoided that one.
Raginis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raginis.
Raginis misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Raginis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy sizes up Raginis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raginis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raginis misses with a low kick.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raginis.
Raginis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Raginis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy lands a jab to Raginis's midsection.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raginis.
Raginis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raginis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Hardy leaves Raginis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladyslaw Raginis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raginis misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Raginis moves into the clinch.
Raginis throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raginis.
Raginis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardy prevents it.
Raginis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raginis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardy is defending well.

Raginis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hardy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Raginis misses with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raginis looking for the choke but no joy.
Raginis punches the canvas rather than the man.
Raginis is not going to allow Hardy to sit and survive in this position.
Raginis missing with strikes from the back.
Raginis throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hardy!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raginis not allowing Hardy to control his hands.
Raginis punches the canvas rather than the man.
Raginis tries to keep control of the position but Hardy is staying busy.
Raginis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Even with his hooks in, Raginis manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Raginis has managed to slip his arm under Hardy's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hardy is tapping out! Submission win for Raginis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wladyslaw Raginis!