PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hartley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Redford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Andrew Hartley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hartley
vs
Redford

168 cm
26
145 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Hartley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Redford!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redford feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Redford stands and throws Hartley's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Redford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartley, who protects the arm well.
Redford tries to advance to mount but Hartley denies him.
Redford lands a few punches from side control.
Redford advances nicely into full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartley is wriggling around trying to escape.

Redford jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hartley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hartley and Redford has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Redford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Redford swings around for an armbar but Hartley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Redford's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartley defends it easily.

Redford working for a triangle but Hartley defends it easily.
Hartley wants to control from the top but Redford keeps moving.

Redford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Redford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Redford is looking for a triangle here but Hartley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hartley is looking to take a break and control but Redford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartley landing a few strikes.
Hartley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redford on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hartley connects with a decent elbow.
Redford gets back to half guard.

Redford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hartley pulls his head out easily.

Redford looking for submissions off his back.
Redford missing with punches from the bottom.

Redford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redford taking some punishment here, with Hartley in his half guard.
Hartley drops an elbow to the side of Redford's head.
Hartley wants to free his trapped foot but Redford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redford is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redford is trying to stand back up but Hartley is controlling him
Hartley trying to control the action but Redford is working from the bottom.
Hartley trying to pass the guard but Redford defending well.
Hartley lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Redford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redford is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hartley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hartley lands with a punch from half guard.
Redford tries to get to full guard but Hartley has control of the leg.
Hartley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Redford looking for submissions off his back.
Redford taking some punishment here, with Hartley in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartley wants to get back to his feet.
Redford is looking to escape.

Redford looking for submissions off his back.
Hartley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartley scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Redford looking for submissions off his back.
Hartley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Redford is defending against the submission attempts here by Hartley.
Hartley wants to take a breather but Redford is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Redford motions for Hartley to come forward. Redford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redford with a lazy takedown attempt

so Hartley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hartley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hartley connects with a couple of short punches.

Hartley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hartley distracts Redford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Redford working for a triangle but Hartley defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartley trying to control the position from guard on top but Redford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hank Redford has got the better of the ground game so far.

Redford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartley wants to control from the top but Redford keeps moving.

Redford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hartley defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartley trying to control the position from guard on top but Redford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redford's head.
Hartley cracks Redford with a solid left hand.
Hartley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Redford has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hartley should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Redford has tightened it up now! Hartley should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hank Redford!
Hank Redford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.