PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conlaoch Cuchulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Hard (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.

Cuchulainn
vs
Hard

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conlaoch Cuchulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Hard!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cuchulainn wants to stand and escape but Hard is having none of it.
Hard forces his way into half guard.
Cuchulainn pushes Hard off looking to stand but Hard dives back in and keeps control.
Cuchulainn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hard is working away from the top position though.
Cuchulainn is trying to get back to full guard.
Hard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hard trying to control the action but Cuchulainn is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rock Hard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Cuchulainn as Hard shoots in.

Cuchulainn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hard's guard.
Cuchulainn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hard keeping moving, preventing Cuchulainn from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cuchulainn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulainn controlling from the top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Conlaoch Cuchulainn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hard looks to land a body kick but Cuchulainn moved away.
Cuchulainn dives in and grabs Hard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hard pushes down on Cuchulainn's head and hops out.

Hard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuchulainn, pushing him back against the cage.
Hard stops a takedown attempt from Cuchulainn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cuchulainn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuchulainn tries for a takedown but Hard manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conlaoch Cuchulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cuchulainn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cuchulainn manages to end up in side control.
Cuchulainn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cuchulainn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cuchulainn is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard is trying to get back to full guard.
Cuchulainn working the head and body with strikes.

Cuchulainn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cuchulainn.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuchulainn is pressing down on Hard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hard is holding on for now.

Cuchulainn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rock Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard misses with a body kick.
Cuchulainn shoots in for a double leg but Hard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cuchulainn pinned against the cage. Cuchulainn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cuchulainn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hard as he jumps to the side.

Hard has closed the distance and engaged Cuchulainn in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cuchulainn is trying to trip Hard. He has hold of a leg but Hard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cuchulainn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cuchulainn trying to control but Hard is working from the bottom.
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!
Hard working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conlaoch Cuchulainn 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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cuchulainn is defended easily by Hard.
Hard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hard shoots in for a takedown but Cuchulainn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hard forces Cuchulainn back against the cage and clinches.
Cuchulainn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuchulainn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conlaoch Cuchulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cuchulainn jumps into guard, dragging Hard to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchulainn has momentary wrist control but Hard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hard content to stall in guard here.
Cuchulainn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hard dives into side control.
Hard gets to mount! Cuchulainn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cuchulainn working to try and regain half guard.
Cuchulainn is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulainn wants to hold on but Hard pushes him away.
Hard throwing strikes here but Cuchulainn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hard throwing strikes here but Cuchulainn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cuchulainn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hard wants to free his trapped foot but Cuchulainn is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Cuchulainn kicks Hard off and gets back to his feet.

Cuchulainn gets tackled into the cage by Hard. Hard maintains the clinch.
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!
Cuchulainn can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulainn fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cuchulainn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hard trying to control the position but instead, Cuchulainn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hard into the cage.
Hard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cuchulainn.
Hard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hard is trying to force a seperation but Cuchulainn has the dominant position.
Cuchulainn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hard's elbow.

Cuchulainn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hard is pulling down on Cuchulainn's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hard's head.
Cuchulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Hard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cuchulainn wants to stand and escape but Hard is having none of it.

Hard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuchulainn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuchulainn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuchulainn shoots in for a takedown but Hard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conlaoch Cuchulainn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Cuchulainn with that takedown attempt.
Hard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cuchulainn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hard somewhat.
Hard stuffs the takedown.
Cuchulainn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conlaoch Cuchulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard looks for a takedown but Cuchulainn sprawls well.
Hard tries to land a front kick but Cuchulainn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuchulainn blocks a head kick by Hard.
Hard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cuchulainn swivels and escapes.
Cuchulainn blocks a head kick by Hard.

Hard moves into range and clinches up with Cuchulainn.
Cuchulainn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Cuchulainn pulls guard effortlessly.
Cuchulainn keeping moving, preventing Hard from controlling successfully.
Hard looking to pass the guard.
Hard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuchulainn wants to stand and escape but Hard is having none of it.
Hard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuchulainn swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rock Hard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cuchulainn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock Hard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuchulainn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hard leaves Cuchulainn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cuchulainn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cuchulainn's waist but Cuchulainn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hard off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cuchulainn.
Cuchulainn fails with a takedown attempt.

Hard pushes Cuchulainn up against the cage in a clinch.
Hard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cuchulainn tries for a takedown but Hard manages to get underhooks.
Hard tries to circle away but Cuchulainn has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cuchulainn - that landed with a thud.
Hard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuchulainn has him pressed against the cage.
Cuchulainn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cuchulainn tries a body shot but Hard blocks it.

Hard jumps guard.
Cuchulainn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cuchulainn is looking to stand up but Hard won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuchulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conlaoch Cuchulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cuchulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock Hard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cuchulainn gets to his feet. Hard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rock Hard.
I think Cuchulainn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!