PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Natan Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louden Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurley has chosen self starter as his entrance music. Louden Hurley struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fischer
vs
Hurley

170 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

164 cm
26
139 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Natan Fischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louden Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fischer throws a one two combo.
Hurley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fischer lands with a slapping head kick.
Hurley blocks a head kick by Fischer.
Fischer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hurley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hurley moves out of range of the body kick.
Fischer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hurley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fischer avoids it really well and circles away.
Fischer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurley tries for a takedown but Fischer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fischer looks to land a combination but Hurley avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer cracks Hurley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hurley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Natan Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louden Hurley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer tries a head kick but it misses.

Fischer has closed the distance and engaged Hurley in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fischer.
Fischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hurley.
Fischer holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Fischer manages to break the clinch.
Fischer throws a series of punches but Hurley moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer thuds a left hand into Hurley's body.
Fischer keeps the fight on the outside.
Fischer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fischer misses with a double jab.
Fischer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Hurley's leg. Hurley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fischer lands a nice looking body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hurley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fischer - the referee stops the clock and Hurley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fischer. Hurley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer misses with a takedown attempt - Hurley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fischer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fischer.
Fischer pushes Hurley away with a front kick.
Fischer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fischer throws a wild body kick that Hurley sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fischer.
Fischer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fischer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fischer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Fischer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hurley is trying to defend but Fischer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fischer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fischer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hurley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fischer is looking to take a break and control but Hurley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fischer working Hurley over with strikes.

Fischer seems to be looking for submissions.
Fischer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fischer wants to pass to mount but Hurley is defending the position.

Fischer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fischer lunges at Hurley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurley's hand.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Fischer leaves Hurley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fischer feints a jab promting Hurley to slip. Fischer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hurley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Natan Fischer is winning the standup battle so far.
Fischer digs a good hook to Hurley's body.
Hurley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fischer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer throws a series of punches but Hurley moves out of range.
Fischer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurley doesn't seem bothered though.
Fischer throws a nice head kick!
Hurley is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fischer.
Hurley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fischer.
Fischer throws a sloppy head kick and Hurley moves out of range easily.
Hurley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fischer. That's going to slow Hurley down.
Hurley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fischer's waist but Fischer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurley off to one side.
Fischer scores with a head kick. Hurley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fischer throws a series of punches but Hurley avoids them all with ease.
Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurley can do to turn this around?
Fischer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fischer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurley circles away.

Fischer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fischer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley is looking to get back to his feet here but Fischer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hurley's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fischer is looking for the choke from the back position but Hurley is controlling his hands well.
Hurley is trying to stand back up.

Fischer looking for the RNC.
Natan Fischer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurley wants to get back to his feet.

Hurley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fischer's arms.
Fischer gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fischer lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hurley hold on?!
Fischer biding his time, looking for the opening.

Fischer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hurley is defending well though. Fischer let's go of the attempt for now.
Hurley trying to get back to his feet but Fischer is in full control for now.

Fischer looking for the choke from the back.
Hurley is trying to get back to his feet but Fischer has full control of the position and if anything, Hurley has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fischer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hurley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hurley for a finish.
Fischer loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hurley hold on?
Hurley is trying to get back to his feet but Fischer has full control of the position and if anything, Hurley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fischer lands a shot to the body.

Fischer has managed to slip his arm under Hurley's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hurley is tapping out! Submission win for Fischer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Natan Fischer!
In defeat, Louden Hurley stepped up to the mic, saying 'the fuck man'.