PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bas Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hairy scalp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tard
vs
scalp

179 cm
25
160 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

176 cm
22
156 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bas Tard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, hairy scalp!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Tard.
A lazy left from Tard finds it's target.
scalp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
scalp cracks Tard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Tard.
Tard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
scalp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by scalp.
scalp misses with a few strikes there.
Tard moves out of range of the strikes.
Tard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
scalp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tard was well out of range. Poor timing from scalp.
scalp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tard was well out of range. Poor timing from scalp.
Tard misses with a looping left.
scalp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tard misses with a series of wild punches.
Tard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tard avoids the body shot from scalp.
Tard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
scalp shoots in for a takedown but Tard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the body from Tard misses
and scalp counters with a straight right hand.
Tard just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from scalp misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from scalp misses.
scalp throws a series of punches but Tard moves out of range.
scalp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tard moves away.
Tard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but scalp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
scalp looks to land a left hand but Tard moved out of range nicely.
Tard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but scalp was well out of range. Poor timing from Tard.
Tard misses with a jab, cross combination.
scalp walks into a straight right hand from Tard.
scalp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
scalp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
scalp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tard.
A jab from Tard does it's job there.
scalp throws a leg kick but Tard checks it.
Tard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
scalp scores with a punch to the head.
scalp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tard moves away.
scalp's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and scalp duly obliges.
scalp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tard scores with a decent looking hook.
Tard dodges the punch combination from scalp.
scalp lands a head shot.
Bas Tard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
scalp takes a jab right on the kisser.
scalp throws a big shot that misses.
Tard lands with a right hand.
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!
Tard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
scalp tries to bum rush Tard with a series of wild strikes but Tard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tard misses with a wild body shot.
scalp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tard ducks right into an uppercut from scalp.
scalp throws a looping overhand right but Tard ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Tard - just one landing.
scalp misses with a series of wild punches.
scalp moves forwards but Tard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and scalp is able to avoid easily.
A big left from scalp misses.
Tard misses with the combination.
scalp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
scalp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
scalp scores with a jab.
Tard throws a hook to the side of scalp's head but scalp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tard ducks under a wild hook from scalp.
scalp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
scalp shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from scalp misses.
scalp throws a combination that misses
and Tard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tard throws a looping overhand right but scalp ducks down to avoid it.
Tard looks to land a right hand but scalp moved out of range.
Tard throws a right and a left that scalp avoids nicely.
scalp looks to throw the jab but Tard is out of range.
Tard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but scalp circles away quickly and effectively.
Tard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
scalp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tard.
scalp throws a right and a left that Tard avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by scalp.
A slow jab from scalp misses its intended target.
scalp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
scalp misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tard misses.
A shot to the liver by Tard. Beautiful body shot.
Tard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tard clobbers scalp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tard ducks right into an uppercut from scalp.
A right-left combo lands from Tard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

scalp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
scalp sitting in guard here, content to control.
scalp trying to control the position from guard on top but Tard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
scalp might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tard kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
scalp wanted to stand there but Tard had control of the position.
Tard keeping moving, preventing scalp from controlling successfully.
scalp is looking to work some ground and pound but Tard has wrist control.
Tard keeping moving, preventing scalp from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
scalp misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tard.
scalp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tard circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Tard.
scalp lunges at Tard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tard's hand.
scalp throws a series of punches but Tard moves out of range.
Tard ducks under a wild hook from scalp.
scalp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. scalp catches Tard right on the button with a cross.
scalp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tard misses with a two punch combination.
scalp slips a straight right by Tard.
scalp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tard.
A nice combination there by scalp.
A swing and a miss from scalp.
scalp lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Tard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
scalp misses with a wild combination.
Tard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
scalp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
scalp looks gassed!
Tard misses with a hook.
Tard digs a good body shot into scalp's ribs.
Tard lands a nice shot to the body.
scalp takes a jab right on the kisser.
scalp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tard catches scalp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on scalp. That did some damage!
scalp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tard lands with a hook. scalp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tard cracks scalp with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
scalp misses with a double jab.
Tard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping scalp at a distance.
Tard punishes scalp's body with a nice straight punch.
scalp takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt scalp.
Tard with a hook.
Tard throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Tard misses.
Tard scores with a jab to the body.
Tard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to scalp's calf.
No joy there for Tard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tard misses with the combination.
Tard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
scalp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Tard finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tard, as that shot connected.
Tard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
scalp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as scalp backs up against the ropes.
Tard digs a good body shot into scalp's ribs.
scalp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
scalp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tard connects with the punch.
Tard scores with a three punch combo!
scalp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Tard. No joy for scalp on that attempt.
Bas Tard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hairy scalp.
Tard throws a shot to the body.
Tard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tard.

scalp is rocked!
Tard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
scalp is still on wobbly legs! Can Tard finish him?
Tard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
scalp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
scalp seems to have recovered his senses.
Tard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tard scoring well with a low kick there.
Tard scores with a nice strike.
scalp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
scalp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
scalp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
scalp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tard with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Tard dominated that round.
That's time! Tard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
scalp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
scalp just misses with a punch to the body.
scalp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tard loads up on a big right hand but scalp slips the punch.
scalp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bas Tard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tard scores with a jab to the head.
scalp staying out of range there.
Tard lunges at scalp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by scalp's hand.
scalp throws a one two combo.
Tard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. scalp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tard connects with a body shot.
scalp walks into a jab.
Tard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tard misses with a straight left.
A big right from scalp misses.
scalp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
scalp is breathing heavily.
scalp throws a nice looking combination but Tard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bas Tard is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from scalp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
scalp takes a swing at Tard's ribcage but misses.
Tard stuns scalp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
scalp throws a jab when Tard was well out of range.
scalp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by scalp.
scalp scores with a shot to the body.
scalp takes a swing at Tard's ribcage but misses.
Tard digs a good body shot into scalp's ribs.
scalp dodges the punch combination from Tard.
Tard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Tard.
Nice shot by scalp.
scalp throws a body punch but Tard moves out of range.
scalp misses with a hook.
Tard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
scalp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tard as he jumps to the side.
scalp shoots in and drives through. Tard sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
scalp walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tard.
Tard sizes up scalp with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tard connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tard, right into the meat.
Tard cracks a nice hook into scalp's ribs.
scalp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
scalp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
scalp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tard slips a jab and a cross from scalp.
Tard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
scalp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tard.
scalp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tard cracks scalp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
scalp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tard moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard scores with a punch to the head.
scalp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tard scoring well with a low kick there.
Tard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tard swinging wildly here.
scalp moves away from the strike by Tard.
scalp misses with a wild body shot.
Tard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
scalp throws out a loose jab but Tard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
scalp throws a series of punches but Tard avoids them all with ease.
scalp looks for a takedown but Tard sprawls well.
Bas Tard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of hairy scalp.
Tard catches scalp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
scalp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tard.
A combination from scalp does no damage.
scalp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard moves out of range of the strikes.
Tard moves away from the strike by scalp.
Tard throws a body punch but scalp moves out of range.
Tard thuds his right hand into scalp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
scalp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
scalp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tard.
Tard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that scalp can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Tard.
Jab from Tard.
No joy there for Tard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tard thuds his right hand into scalp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tard lands the left hand.
Tard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. scalp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
scalp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
scalp scores with a decent looking hook.
scalp looks to score with a jab to the body but Tard is just out of range.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
scalp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Tard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tard.
Tard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
scalp misses with a body kick.
scalp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tard cracks the inside of scalp's front leg.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tard.
Tard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
scalp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
scalp misses with a combination
and Tard counters with a nice body shot.
Tard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tard digs a good body shot into scalp's ribs.
scalp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tard pinned against the cage. Tard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tard. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tard.
Tard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but scalp moves away.
Tard misses with a double jab.
scalp ducks under a wild hook from Tard.
Tard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tard lands with a thumping leg kick.
scalp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tard has time to react.
Tard digs a good hook to scalp's body.
Tard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but scalp manages to avoid it.
Tard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from scalp.
scalp staying out of range there.
Tard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from scalp.
scalp jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
scalp slips a jab and a cross from Tard.
Tard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from scalp.
scalp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
hairy scalp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
scalp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tard.
scalp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tard can pounce on him.
scalp tests Tard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
scalp throws a hook to the side of Tard's head but Tard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
scalp throws a nice looking combination but Tard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract scalp.
Tard misses with a looping left.
Tard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
scalp throws a series of punches but Tard moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tard. scalp does a little dance to reset his feet.
scalp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tard.
scalp throws a hook to the side of Tard's head but Tard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
scalp looks to land a right hand but Tard moved out of range.
scalp dives in and grabs Tard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tard pushes down on scalp's head and hops out.
Good shot there by Tard.
Tard throws a series of punches but scalp avoids them all with ease.
scalp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps scalp's head backwards.
Tard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

scalp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
scalp with a flurry of punches that miss.
scalp tries to free his leg and advance position but Tard is retaining full guard.
Tard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
scalp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bas Tard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
scalp lands a couple of elbows.
scalp advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by scalp.
scalp is trying to ground and pound but Tard uses the momentary lack of control by scalp to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
scalp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Tard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tard 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Bas Tard!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Bas Tard!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Bas Tard!

Bas Tard wins by unanimous decision!