PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between cj the wrecking ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the wrecking ball comes to the cage accompanied by metallica st.anger. Hard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Contractor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! cj the wrecking ball had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Vincent Hard has the eye of the tiger tonight.

the wrecking ball
vs
Hard

175 cm
23
168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
21
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cj the wrecking ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Hard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the wrecking ball scores with a jab.
A punch combination from the wrecking ball misses.
the wrecking ball throws a right and a left that both miss.
the wrecking ball cracks a nice hook into Hard's ribs.
Hard fails to land the takedown.
Hard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from the wrecking ball misses.
the wrecking ball misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrecking ball throws a nice looking combination but Hard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Hard scores a takedown into full mount!
the wrecking ball really wants to buck Hard off and get back to his feet.

Hard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
the wrecking ball is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrecking ball sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

the wrecking ball kicks off Hard and gets to his feet.
the wrecking ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hard was well out of range. Poor timing from the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
the wrecking ball misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrecking ball throws a right and a left that both miss.
the wrecking ball misses with a wild combination.
the wrecking ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
the wrecking ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.
cj the wrecking ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the wrecking ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
Hard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from the wrecking ball.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A punch combination from the wrecking ball misses.
the wrecking ball throws a nice looking combination but Hard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
the wrecking ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Hard moves out of range.
A combination from the wrecking ball does no damage.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Hard avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hard.
cj the wrecking ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hard.
the wrecking ball fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

cj the wrecking ball dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

the wrecking ball leaves Hard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
the wrecking ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hard closes the distance and clinches up with the wrecking ball, looking for a takedown. Hard pushes the wrecking ball against the cage but the wrecking ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
the wrecking ball lands with a nice combination. Hard backs away looking to recover.
Hard avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from the wrecking ball.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Hard moves out of range.
the wrecking ball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the wrecking ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
the wrecking ball throws a nice looking combination but Hard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
the wrecking ball just misses with a punch to the body.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Hard moves out of range.

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.
the wrecking ball misses with a looping left.
the wrecking ball moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but the wrecking ball swivels and escapes.
cj the wrecking ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hard.
Jab by the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball throws a body punch but Hard moves out of range.
Hard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. the wrecking ball defends it nicely.
the wrecking ball scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard avoids the body shot from the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
the wrecking ball is looking to wear down Hard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
the wrecking ball misses with a double jab.
cj the wrecking ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the wrecking ball digs a good body shot into Hard's ribs.
the wrecking ball lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
the wrecking ball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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.

Hard gets a takedown into half guard.
the wrecking ball wants to stand back up but Hard manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the wrecking ball tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hard is persistently looking for the submission but the wrecking ball is defending it well.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

the wrecking ball misses the shot to the body.
the wrecking ball fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but Hard avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
the wrecking ball throws a right and a left that Hard avoids nicely.
Hard slips a jab and a cross from the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrecking ball misses with a two punch combination.
cj the wrecking ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the wrecking ball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
the wrecking ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
the wrecking ball throws a right and a left that Hard avoids nicely.
Hard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hard slips a jab and a cross from the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
the wrecking ball misses with a wild combination.

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.
the wrecking ball cracks Hard with a good jab.
Hard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
the wrecking ball scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hard doesn't seem bothered though.
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.

Hard scores with a takedown into the wrecking ball's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
the wrecking ball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

the wrecking ball has an active guard here but Hard has managed to pass into half guard.

Hard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. the wrecking ball is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vincent Hard!