PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jessup Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Hardstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardstone has chosen tempel of india as his entrance music. 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.

Pike
vs
Hardstone

184 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
162 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jessup Pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocco Hardstone!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pike moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Hardstone misses.

Pike gets a clinch.
Hardstone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pike pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Pike is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Hardstone can't fight it off and eventually Pike manages to take the fight to the floor. Hardstone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pike knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardstone on the ground.
Hardstone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pike!
Pike tries to reverse the position but Hardstone maintains control.
Hardstone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pike trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Hardstone.
Pike wants to control but Hardstone is having none of it.
Hardstone with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pike is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardstone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Pike is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Hardstone.
Oh Pike is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardstone postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Pike bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hardstone and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Hardstone!