PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louden Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is self starter. On his way into the cage it seems that Louden Hurley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Louden Hurley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hurley
vs
Franco

164 cm
27
139 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

173 cm
25
153 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louden Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Franco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Franco looking to score a takedown here. Hurley is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Hurley's guard.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco is in close to Hurley's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Franco stands up and waves to Hurley to follow him.

Franco has closed the distance and engaged Hurley in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hurley to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Franco breaks the clinch.

Hurley drives through with a takedown into Franco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hurley wants to stand but Franco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Franco working for a triangle but Hurley defends it easily.
Hurley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franco's guard.
Franco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurley manages to get himself to full guard.

Franco prevents Hurley from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hurley has his feet on Franco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Hurley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franco is trying to defend but Hurley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Franco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Franco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Hurley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Franco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurley defends it easily.
Hurley wants to stand and escape but instead Franco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Franco wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving.
Franco won't allow Hurley to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Hurley pushes him off.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Louden Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Franco.
Hurley checks the leg kick.
Hurley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.
Louden Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Franco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franco.

Franco breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hurley. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Franco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Franco throws out a loose jab but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hurley but Hurley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco looks to clinch
and Hurley counters with a one-two to the body.
Hurley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hurley sees it coming and defends easily.
Franco moves into full mount! Hurley won't be happy about that!
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurley trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Hurley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Franco 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.
I would not like to be Hurley right now.
Hurley is trying to stand back up.
The referee is taking a good look at Hurley as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Franco!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley covers up after that shot from Franco.
Hurley is trying to get back to his feet but Franco has full control of the position and if anything, Hurley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Hurley manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franco.
Hurley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Louden Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Franco.
Hurley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hurley defends well and Franco ends up having to push Hurley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hurley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hurley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Franco's guard.

Franco looking for a guillotine here but Hurley defends easily.
Franco controls Hurley momentarily but Hurley frees himself.
Hurley wanted to stand there but Franco had control of the position.
Franco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Hurley is proving a slippery customer.
Hurley tries to stand but Franco is controlling from the bottom.
Hurley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco controls Hurley momentarily but Hurley frees himself.
Hurley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.

Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hurley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franco but Franco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Franco throws a counter combo.
Hurley shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Franco takes the fight into the clinch.

Franco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hurley can't fight it off and eventually Franco manages to take the fight to the floor. Hurley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley wants to get back to his feet but Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Franco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hurley, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Hurley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurley is aware though and is defending well.

Franco has his feet on Hurley's thighs here. He's pushed Hurley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hurley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradley Franco!
The defeated Louden Hurley had this to say: 'the fuck man'.