PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hardwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbados Slim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwick comes into the arena with Elephant Man - Pon Di River blaring out of the sound system. Barbados Slim acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hardwick
vs
Slim

193 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Hardwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barbados Slim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardwick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slim somewhat.
Slim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slim looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardwick is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Slim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slim misses with a body shot.
Slim shoots in but Hardwick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardwick ducks under a wild hook from Slim.

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.
Slim just misses with a punch to the body.
Slim dives in and grabs Hardwick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardwick pushes down on Slim's head and hops out.
Jason Hardwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barbados Slim.
Hardwick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slim.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slim misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim throws a hook but Hardwick blocks it.
Hardwick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hardwick moves out of range of the strikes.
Slim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwick staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slim swings for the body but Hardwick moves out of range.
Slim looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardwick is just out of range.
Hardwick tries to clinch up but Slim circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Slim.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slim throws the left hand but Hardwick avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Hardwick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hardwick is looking to clinch but Slim is avoiding it.
Slim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardwick rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardwick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slim keeps the fight on the outside.
Jason Hardwick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slim thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slim throws a hook but Hardwick avoids it easily.
Hardwick tries to clinch but Slim moves out of range.
No luck for Slim with that takedown attempt.
Slim misses with an uppercut. Hardwick saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slim loads up on a big right hand but Hardwick slips the punch.
Slim loads up on a big right hand but Hardwick slips the punch.
Hardwick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwick tries to clinch but Slim is having none of it.
Hardwick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim misses the shot to the body.
Hardwick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slim throws out the jab.
Slim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slim throws a looping overhand right but Hardwick ducks down to avoid it.

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.
Hardwick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slim takes a swing at Hardwick's ribcage but misses.
Slim looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardwick is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardwick is looking to clinch.
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 Jason Hardwick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hardwick tries to clinch there but Slim circles away.
Slim fails to land the takedown.
Slim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slim paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick is looking to clinch but Slim is avoiding it.
Slim throws a hook but Hardwick blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slim is defended easily by Hardwick.
Slim throws out a loose jab but Hardwick uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardwick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slim moves away.
Slim misses the shot to the body.
Slim is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hardwick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slim looks to land a left hand but Hardwick moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slim misses with a body shot
and Hardwick counters with a left and a right that stings Slim.
Barbados Slim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardwick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slim.
Hardwick tries to clinch up but Slim circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slim circles away quickly and effectively.
Slim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardwick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slim thinking.
Jason Hardwick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jason Hardwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barbados Slim.

That's four 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.
Slim throws a hook to the side of Hardwick's head but Hardwick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbados Slim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slim misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardwick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hardwick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardwick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hardwick!