PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sun Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foole Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Woo
vs
Hardy

166 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sun Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Foole Hardy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woo shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Woo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woo shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Woo tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.

Hardy shoots in and bounces Woo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hardy stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Hardy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hardy wants to work for an arm triangle but Woo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Woo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Woo is breathing heavily.

Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woo defending well though.

Hardy is working for a kimura but Woo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hardy prevents Woo from improving his position.
Woo is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Woo!
Woo is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.

Hardy working for a guillotine from mount but Woo is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woo is trying to escape the mount.

Hardy has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Woo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Foole Hardy!