PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Shelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shelton
vs
Hardy

223 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oswaldo Shelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy tries for a takedown but Shelton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and Shelton counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at Shelton to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Shelton throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shelton.
Shelton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there.
Shelton tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy wants to stand up but Shelton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Shelton is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is stalling here. Shelton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hardy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shelton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Shelton is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardy is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shelton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shelton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Shelton is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardy is defending well.
The strikes coming from Shelton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shelton is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy tries to buck Shelton off but Shelton is having none of it.
Hardy struggling a bit here.

Shelton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardy is trying to get back to half guard.

Shelton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shelton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hardy is trying to control Shelton's posture but Shelton avoids it.
Hardy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Shelton stands up and beckons Hardy to his feet.

Shelton rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oswaldo Shelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hardy.
Hardy looks winded!
Hardy shoots and misses
and Shelton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hardy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shelton throws a head kick that misses.
Shelton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shelton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Shelton.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shelton counters with an outside leg kick.
Shelton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswaldo Shelton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shelton, pushing him back against the cage.
Shelton jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Shelton around his waist. Shelton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy is looking to control Shelton's arms but Shelton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardy has his back to the cage.
Shelton blocking some punches.
Hardy is trying to force a seperation but Shelton has the dominant position.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy closes the distance but Shelton moves to the side
enabling Shelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelton connects with a high kick.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shelton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Chris Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shelton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shelton wants a takedown.
Shelton controlling the action here for a moment.
Shelton tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Shelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelton backwards.

Hardy drags the fight down to the ground.
Shelton postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.

Hardy has his foot on Shelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Shelton is working Hardy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Hardy is looking for a triangle here but Shelton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.

Shelton seems to be working for a kimura but Hardy defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Shelton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shelton stands up and beckons Hardy to join him on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shelton.
Hardy misses with a body punch
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelton.
Shelton looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Oswaldo Shelton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shelton darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Shelton into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shelton jumps guard.
Hardy is pushing down on Shelton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shelton is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shelton is pressing down on Hardy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Shelton.
Shelton is working hard here to advance position.

Shelton working for submissions but it's allowed Hardy to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 Oswaldo Shelton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hardy connects with a solid leg kick.
Shelton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Shelton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into Shelton's guard.
Hardy trying to control but Shelton is working from the bottom.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Shelton won't let him.
Hardy trying to control but Shelton is working from the bottom.

Shelton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardy has picked Shelton up and slammed him! Shelton can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardy manages to pass to side control!
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shelton is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shelton is trying to improve his position.
Shelton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hardy's best efforts.
Hardy is just content to waste time from the top position. Shelton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Shelton won't let him.
Shelton scores with a nice shot.
Shelton wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shelton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hardy uses it to pass to side control.
Hardy wants to control but Shelton is keeping him busy.
Shelton is looking to regain half guard here but Hardy keeps moving and retains side control.
Shelton tries to strike but it doesn't land.
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Hardy cracks Shelton with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hardy's best efforts.
Shelton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shelton trying to control from the bottom.
Shelton strikes from the bottom but Hardy uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Shelton tries to buck Hardy off but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy tries to move to mount but Shelton blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hardy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hardy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Shelton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Shelton has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Shelton keeps moving.
Chris Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oswaldo Shelton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oswaldo Shelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Shelton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hardy doesn't defend quickly enough and Shelton has managed to lock this one up! Can Hardy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shelton on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oswaldo Shelton!