PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Hardonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lamont kevler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardonk comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a dream. kevler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: have a nice day. On his way into the cage it seems that Antoni Hardonk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Antoni Hardonk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hardonk
vs
kevler

193 cm
25
249 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

196 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoni Hardonk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, lamont kevler!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

kevler scores a takedown into full mount!
Hardonk regains half guard.

kevler is looking for a kimura here.
Hardonk is staying active underneath kevler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardonk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardonk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. kevler is working away from the top position though.
kevler is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardonk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardonk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardonk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardonk is controlling kevler's posture.
Hardonk wants to hit a switch here but kevler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hardonk there!
kevler prevents Hardonk from getting the reversal.
kevler tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hardonk gets back to half guard.
kevler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hardonk wants to control but kevler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardonk gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardonk keeping moving, preventing kevler from controlling successfully.
Hardonk is trying to control the position but kevler postures up.
kevler wants to get up but he can't break Hardonk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hardonk has kevler pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hardonk looking for a guillotine here but kevler defends easily.
Hardonk looking to control.
Hardonk trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
kevler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kevler wants to control from the top but Hardonk keeps moving.
Hardonk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
kevler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardonk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kevler preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for kevler with that takedown attempt.
Hardonk with a poor takedown
and kevler counters with a big head kick but Hardonk shrugs it off.

Hardonk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
kevler looks gassed!
kevler won't allow Hardonk to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardonk is working hard here to advance position.
Hardonk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardonk holds on and takes a little breather.
Hardonk throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kevler lands a couple of digs.
kevler trying to control but Hardonk is working from the bottom.
kevler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
kevler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and kevler wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardonk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lamont kevler 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.

kevler doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardonk circles away.
kevler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardonk's hands.
kevler tries to clinch up.
Jab by kevler.
Hardonk fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardonk doesn't succeed with the takedown

so kevler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardonk keeping full guard, as kevler tries to pass.
kevler wants to control from the top but Hardonk keeps moving.
kevler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardonk is retaining full guard.
Hardonk keeping moving, preventing kevler from controlling successfully.

Hardonk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kevler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. kevler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kevler wants to stand but Hardonk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hardonk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
kevler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

kevler is looking for a triangle but Hardonk pushes his legs off easily.
Hardonk looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardonk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardonk throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardonk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardonk is looking to work some ground and pound but kevler has wrist control.
Hardonk wants to control from the top but kevler keeps moving.

kevler looking for a guillotine here but Hardonk defends easily.
Hardonk tries to free his leg and advance position but kevler is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

kevler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardonk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hardonk tries to buck kevler off but kevler is having none of it.
Hardonk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hardonk wants to lay and pray for a moment but kevler keeps working.
lamont kevler has got the better of the ground game so far.
kevler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardonk is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardonk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. kevler defending well though.

kevler kicks Hardonk off and gets back to his feet.
Hardonk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antoni Hardonk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hardonk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
kevler is trying to control Hardonk's posture but Hardonk avoids it.
kevler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardonk throws a strike aimed at the side of kevler's head but kevler avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lamont kevler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hardonk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with kevler but kevler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
kevler misses with a low kick.
kevler looks to land a combination but Hardonk avoids it well.
kevler tries to clinch but Hardonk is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from kevler.
Antoni Hardonk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kevler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hardonk counters with a single leg into guard. kevler didn't expect that.
Hardonk trying to control the position from guard on top but kevler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardonk advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardonk is pressing down on kevler's thigh, looking to free his foot. kevler is holding on for now.
Hardonk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. kevler defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardonk throwing shots but kevler is blocking nicely.
kevler is trying is best to control the position here.
kevler trying to control but Hardonk postures up.
Hardonk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but kevler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardonk lands strikes from half guard.
Hardonk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardonk is pressing down on kevler's thigh, looking to free his foot. kevler is holding on for now.

That's two 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.
Hardonk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
kevler regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hardonk.
Hardonk landing some decent shots from guard.
Hardonk throws a strike but kevler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kevler wants to control from the top but Hardonk keeps moving.
kevler won't allow Hardonk to get back to his feet.
Hardonk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but kevler has passed into side control.

kevler stands up and beckons Hardonk to his feet.
Hardonk tries to clinch but kevler is having none of it.
kevler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hardonk counters with an outside leg kick.
Antoni Hardonk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

kevler instigates a clinch.
Hardonk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. kevler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardonk has kevler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. kevler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antoni Hardonk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardonk tries to score a body lock takedown but kevler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

kevler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hardonk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
lamont kevler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

kevler working for the choke.
kevler not allowing Hardonk to control his hands.
Hardonk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
kevler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to lamont kevler.
Well kevler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lamont kevler!