PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Hardwood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bull Bullard 's chin.

Hardwood
vs
Bullard

202 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bull Bullard !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood is looking to land body kicks.
Bullard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Bullard takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardwood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bullard 's brow.
Bullard lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardwood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bullard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardwood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard .
Hardwood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Bull Bullard has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardwood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardwood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bullard 's brow.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with an elbow strike.
Hardwood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bullard fails to land.
Bullard swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardwood.
Hardwood blocks an uppercut.
Hardwood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardwood tries to stall but Bullard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardwood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bullard 's brow.
Bullard lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bullard .
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardwood is struggling to control the position.
Bullard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardwood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard pushes Hardwood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood blocks an uppercut.
Hardwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
Hardwood stalls.
Bullard avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardwood.
Bullard swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bullard is keeping busy.
Bullard dodges an elbow strike from Hardwood.
Bullard misses with some punches.
Hardwood blocks an uppercut.
Hardwood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hardwood looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardwood tries to stall but Bullard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bullard pushes Hardwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood tries to stall but Bullard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardwood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bullard 's brow.
Hardwood has Bullard pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Hardwood.
The fighters circling - Hardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bullard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bullard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Hardwood lands but Bullard takes it in his stride.
Hardwood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullard moves away.

Hardwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardwood lands an elbow that stopped Bullard in his tracks for a moment.
Hardwood throws an elbow but it misses.
Hardwood looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hardwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullard takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Bull Bullard 's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bullard blocks an elbow strike from Hardwood.

Hardwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bullard .
Bullard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hardwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hardwood.
Bullard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hardwood.
That kick from Hardwood tenderised Bullard 's leg. Bullard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardwood thuds his shin into the meat of Bullard 's side.
Hardwood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Hardwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bull Bullard 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bullard throws a lazy right hand but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bullard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bullard .
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a sloppy head kick and Bullard moves out of range easily.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bullard counter with a right hand.
Hardwood lands a high kick!
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullard .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bullard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Hardwood has managed to clinch.
Hardwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardwood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bullard scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardwood blocks an uppercut.
Bullard blocks an elbow strike.
Hardwood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bullard blocks an elbow strike from Hardwood.
Hardwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Bullard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardwood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bullard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Bullard .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard dodges an elbow strike from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullard .
Hardwood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bullard throws a head punch that misses.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard throws a big uppercut that drops Hardwood! More strikes from Bullard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hardwood lies dazed against the cage as Bullard celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Bullard !
Bull Bullard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.