PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard has chosen Contractor as his entrance music. Jason Tan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tan
vs
Hard

182 cm
24
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Tan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Hard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tan scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Vincent Hard has been cut.
Jason Tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.
Tan lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch lands to the side of Hard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tan.
Good standup being displayed there by Tan as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard dives in and grabs Tan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tan pushes down on Hard's head and hops out.
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tan.
Tan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hard closes the distance and clinches up with Tan, looking for a takedown. Hard pushes Tan against the cage but Tan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tan misses with a few strikes there.
Hard tries for a takedown but Tan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jason Tan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hard.
Tan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hard.
Tan throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard staying out of range there.
A jab from Tan misses.
Tan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tan misses with a straight left.
Tan looks to throw the jab but Hard is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tan throws a looping overhand right but Hard ducks down to avoid it.
Hard shoots in and drives through. Tan sprawls well.
Tan misses with an uppercut.
Jason Tan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tan is fending him off so far but Hard persists. Nope, Tan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tan sprawls well. Tan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hard gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Hard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tan thows a body shot but no joy.

Hard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tan dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tan escapes and throws Hard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hard tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tan wants to control but Hard is keeping him busy.
Hard gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hard is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tan pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincent Hard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vincent Hard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tan works over Hard's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tan lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Hard is looking to close the distance but Tan sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Hard crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Hard is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jason Tan!