PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jared Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timi Lerkenoen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Afraid. Timi Lerkenoen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jared Hart's chin.

Hart
vs
Lerkenoen

225 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jared Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timi Lerkenoen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lerkenoen throws a good cross that connects.

Lerkenoen closes the distance and clinches.
Hart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lerkenoen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lerkenoen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lerkenoen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Lerkenoen fails to land.
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
Lerkenoen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lerkenoen lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
Lerkenoen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hart.
Lerkenoen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
Lerkenoen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Lerkenoen.
Lerkenoen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hart tries to score a body lock takedown but Lerkenoen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lerkenoen lands a nice uppercut.
Lerkenoen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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.
Lerkenoen lands a right hand.
Hart blocking some punches.
Lerkenoen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lerkenoen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lerkenoen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lerkenoen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hart.
Hart letting Lerkenoen take a breather here.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lerkenoen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lerkenoen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lerkenoen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lerkenoen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lerkenoen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lerkenoen gets underhooks to prevent Hart's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

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.
Lerkenoen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hart tries for a takedown but Lerkenoen manages to get underhooks.
Hart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lerkenoen.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Lerkenoen.
A short uppercut from Lerkenoen.
Hart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lerkenoen.
Hart looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timi Lerkenoen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hart gets tackled into the cage by Lerkenoen. Lerkenoen maintains the clinch.
Lerkenoen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Lerkenoen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lerkenoen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hart up against the cage.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lerkenoen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lerkenoen is pushing Hart up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Lerkenoen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart wants a takedown but no success here.
Lerkenoen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.
Lerkenoen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hart wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lerkenoen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
Lerkenoen just leaning against Hart, taking a breather.
Lerkenoen lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lerkenoen.
Lerkenoen lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lerkenoen lands with a light punch inside.
Lerkenoen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Lerkenoen lands with a light punch inside.
Hart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hart has Lerkenoen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lerkenoen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lerkenoen is pressed up against the cage. Hart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lerkenoen down to the mat. Lerkenoen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Lerkenoen rushes Hart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lerkenoen stalling against the cage.
Lerkenoen prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lerkenoen scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Lerkenoen as the two fighters clinch.
Lerkenoen scores with a shot to the side of Hart's head.
Lerkenoen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lerkenoen lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Lerkenoen.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
Lerkenoen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

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.
Lerkenoen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lerkenoen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lerkenoen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lerkenoen moves into the clinch.
Hart is trying to drag Lerkenoen to the mat but Lerkenoen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lerkenoen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timi Lerkenoen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lerkenoen closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.
Lerkenoen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Lerkenoen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Lerkenoen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lerkenoen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lerkenoen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hart wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lerkenoen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Lerkenoen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Lerkenoen prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Lerkenoen.

Hart is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lerkenoen lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Hart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hart blocking some punches.
Lerkenoen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Lerkenoen - that landed with a thud.
Hart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lerkenoen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lerkenoen.
Lerkenoen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jared Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Lerkenoen lands a shoulder strike.
Hart is working for takedown but Lerkenoen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lerkenoen prevents it.
Lerkenoen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lerkenoen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lerkenoen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lerkenoen misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lerkenoen has closed the distance and engaged Hart in a clinch.
Lerkenoen lands with a left to the head.
Hart wants a takedown.
Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lerkenoen lands a left hand.
Lerkenoen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hart has Lerkenoen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lerkenoen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lerkenoen gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

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.
Lerkenoen lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lerkenoen.
Lerkenoen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lerkenoen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lerkenoen stops a takedown attempt from Hart.
Lerkenoen stalling.
Lerkenoen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lerkenoen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lerkenoen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Timi Lerkenoen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lerkenoen pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timi Lerkenoen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lerkenoen 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timi Lerkenoen!