PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Haye
vs
Hard

191 cm
19
197 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Haye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Hard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye throws a lazy right hand but Hard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hard throws a right hand that misses
and Haye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hard takes a swing at Haye's ribcage but misses.
Hard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haye.
Hard misses with a right hand
enabling Haye to counter with a crisp jab.
Dai Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haye scores with a jab.
Haye takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard misses with a jab to the body
and Haye counters with a straight right hand.
Hard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haye avoids it really well and circles away.
Haye tries to bum rush Hard with a series of wild strikes but Hard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hard doesn't manage to clinch there - Haye circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hard scores with a jab to the head.
Haye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hard wants to clinch.
David Haye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haye lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hard. That snapped Haye's head back.
Hard misses with a combination
and Haye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard throws an off balance right hand
and Haye counters with a stiff right hand.
Hard swings widly with a right hand
and Haye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hard.
Haye scores with a nice strike.
Hard misses with a double jab
enabling Haye to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haye 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.

Nice body punch from Hard.
Hard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haye punishes Hard's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haye counters with a stiff right hand.
Hard misses with a right hand
and Haye counters with a series of strikes. Hard will be more careful next time no doubt.

Hard shoots in and bounces Haye off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hard.

Hard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hard drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hard as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Haye screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hard! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dai Hard!