PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 1833 p4p, 225 weight class) and Alonzo Trotter (ranked 1698 p4p, 210 weight class). Brian Hardy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hardy
vs
Trotter

195 cm
33
187 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

180 cm
24
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alonzo Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Trotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trotter.
Trotter misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trotter cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Trotter is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Trotter's guard.
Trotter keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trotter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Trotter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy trying to move into half guard but instead Trotter has managed to sweep!

Hardy controls Trotter momentarily but Trotter frees himself.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trotter manages to get himself to full guard.

Trotter trying to control the position.
Trotter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Trotter is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Trotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
A little jabbing left from Trotter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Trotter counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trotter.
Trotter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trotter throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy digs a good hook to Trotter's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trotter. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trotter slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy cracks Trotter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trotter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trotter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trotter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trotter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Trotter is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Trotter's guard.
Trotter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trotter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses. Trotter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Trotter!

Trotter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hardy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Trotter, into his guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Trotter working for submissions but it's allowed Hardy to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control. Trotter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy not doing much here.

Hardy is looking for a kimura here.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy trying to control the action but Trotter is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Trotter is defending the position.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trotter taking some punishment here, with Hardy in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is keen to just control but Trotter is a slippery customer.

Trotter looking for submissions off his back.

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

Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trotter defends it well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trotter moves into full guard.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hardy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Hardy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trotter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Hardy!
A very excited looking Brian Hardy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Alonzo Trotter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dudes'.