PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bulge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Hardin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Bulge is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bulge
vs
Hardin Jr

185 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
222 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bulge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Hardin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Bulge, looking for a takedown. Hardin Jr pushes Bulge against the cage but Bulge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bulge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardin Jr.
Bulge throws a looping overhand right but Hardin Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Hardin Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardin Jr.
Bulge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Billy Bulge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulge manages to avoid it.
Hardin Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Bulge tries to sprawl out of it but Hardin Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bulge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Bulge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulge cracks Hardin Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardin Jr.

Bulge clinches up against the cage.
Bulge misses with some punches.
Hardin Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Bulge tries to throw a body punch but Hardin Jr avoids it by throwing Bulge back against the cage.
Hardin Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardin Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulge misses with a punch to the body.

Bulge has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hardin Jr regains guard immediately.
Bulge is in close to Hardin Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bulge with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hardin Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bulge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bulge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bulge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardin Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardin Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bulge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardin Jr's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulge throwing strikes from guard but Hardin Jr blocks nicely.
Hardin Jr working a defensive guard here.
Hardin Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardin Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulge lands a couple of digs.
Bulge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bulge throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardin Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardin Jr, not yet.
Bulge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bulge cracks Hardin Jr with a solid left hand.
Hardin Jr controls Bulge momentarily but Bulge frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bulge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bulge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardin Jr seems keen to control Bulge's posture.
Hardin Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin Jr has a takedown stuffed.

Bulge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bulge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bulge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hardin Jr to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Bulge are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bulge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardin Jr keeps working.
Bulge throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardin Jr is looking for a sweep.
Bulge misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hardin Jr is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bulge dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bulge throws a big shot that misses.
Bulge takes a swing at Hardin Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hardin Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Bulge tries to sprawl out of it but Hardin Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bulge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardin Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Bulge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bulge lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin Jr dips to his left and cracks Bulge with an uppercut!

Hardin Jr scores with a takedown into Bulge's guard.
Hardin Jr won't allow Bulge to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hardin Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bulge looking to control.
Hardin Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardin Jr trying to control but Bulge is working from the bottom.
Hardin Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hardin Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hardin Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardin Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Bulge.
Bulge controlling Hardin Jr's posture.
Hardin Jr landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bulge looking to control.
Bulge wants to sweep here but Hardin Jr controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bulge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardin Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bulge throws a hook to the side of Hardin Jr's head but Hardin Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardin Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bulge.
And Hardin Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Bulge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardin Jr moves out of range as Bulge strikes.
Hardin Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bulge as he avoids it easily.
Billy Bulge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Hardin Jr.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bulge.
Hardin Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bulge's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bulge throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hardin Jr to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardin Jr has Bulge pulled in close to control his posture.
Bulge postures up.
Bulge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bulge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardin Jr's head.
Bulge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Billy Bulge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulge is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardin Jr has wrist control.
Bulge passes Hardin Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bulge thows a huge punch but Hardin Jr dodges it nicely.
Bulge not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bulge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardin Jr wants to get back to full guard but Bulge has passed into side control.
Bulge misses with the ground and pound.
Hardin Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Hardin Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardin Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bulge.
Bulge not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bulge stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardin Jr. Hardin Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardin Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bulge but Bulge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bulge dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bulge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardin Jr defends well and Bulge ends up having to push Hardin Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Bulge. No joy for Hardin Jr on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bulge as Hardin Jr shoots in.
Hardin Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bulge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Bulge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardin Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardin Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bulge controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Bulge.
Bulge misses with the head strike.
Bulge can't get the takedown.
Hardin Jr misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin Jr lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy Bulge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Hardin Jr.
Bulge scores with a shoulder strike.
Bulge misses with some punches.
Bulge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardin Jr blocks a body shot from Bulge.
Bulge misses with a knee strike.
Bulge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardin Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardin Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Bulge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardin Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Bulge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardin Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bulge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bulge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardin Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulge has a couple of punches blocked by Hardin Jr.
Bulge prevents a body shot from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr gets underhooks to prevent Bulge's takedown attempt.
Hardin Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bulge.
Good body shot from Hardin Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardin Jr prevents a body shot from Bulge.
Bulge wants a takedown.
Hardin Jr misses with the head strike.
Bulge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bulge can't get the takedown.
Bulge misses with the head strike.
Hardin Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colt Hardin Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardin Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardin Jr looking to stall.
Bulge lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardin Jr backwards.
Hardin Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulge backwards.
Hardin Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bulge misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardin Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardin Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardin Jr taking a breather.
Hardin Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulge controls his hands.
Bulge struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardin Jr controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardin Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardin Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Bulge.

Hardin Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bulge can't fight it off and eventually Hardin Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Bulge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardin Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulge is keeping the position for now.
Hardin Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Bulge trying to control the position.
Hardin Jr cracks Bulge with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Hardin Jr really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bulge misses with a body kick.
Hardin Jr lands a nice hook to Bulge's body. Bulge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Hardin Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardin Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bulge wants to control but Hardin Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bulge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bulge wants to control but Hardin Jr passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bulge moves into full guard.
Hardin Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bulge's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulge trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardin Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bulge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bulge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardin Jr wants to land a leg kick but Bulge is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bulge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bulge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulge darts in trying to clinch
and Hardin Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulge moves in looking to clinch but Hardin Jr pushes him off.
Hardin Jr feints the counter takedown.

Bulge gets a clinch.
Hardin Jr is looking for a takedown.
Hardin Jr is struggling to control the position.
Bulge tries to land a knee to the head but Hardin Jr blocks with his arms.
Bulge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardin Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bulge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bulge.
Hardin Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bulge struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardin Jr controls his hands.
Bulge working aggressively here.

Bulge has Hardin Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bulge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hardin Jr tumbling to the mat - Bulge dives into Hardin Jr's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulge throws a strike but Hardin Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardin Jr is in close to Bulge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bulge is trying to control the position but Hardin Jr postures up.
Hardin Jr distracts Bulge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bulge trying to control the position.
Hardin Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Bulge.
Bulge being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bulge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardin Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardin Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bulge rather than just go for the knockout.
Bulge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardin Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Bulge should have avoided that one.
Hardin Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulge is just out of range.

Hardin Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hardin Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bulge is just riding it out for now. Hardin Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Bulge moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bulge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Hardin Jr dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hardin Jr tries to clinch but Bulge is having none of it.
Hardin Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bulge is fending him off so far but Hardin Jr persists. Nope, Bulge circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Hardin Jr with that takedown attempt.
Bulge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Billy Bulge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Hardin Jr.
Hardin Jr looks to land a right hand but Bulge moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bulge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardin Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardin Jr works on Bulge's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardin Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bulge stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin Jr slowing the pace effectively.
A short uppercut from Bulge.
Hardin Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Bulge.
Hardin Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardin Jr working aggressively here.
Bulge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulge lands a nice uppercut.
Bulge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardin Jr backwards.
Bulge misses with the head strike.
Bulge just leaning against Hardin Jr, taking a breather.
Hardin Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardin Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Bulge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardin Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hardin Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulge blocking some punches.

Bulge has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hardin Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Bulge manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hardin Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bulge.
Bulge is looking to pass Hardin Jr's guard but actually Hardin Jr recovers to full guard.
Bulge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardin Jr's head.
Bulge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardin Jr managing to control the position.
Bulge stands up over Hardin Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bulge scoring with some ground and pound.
Bulge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bulge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bulge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colt Hardin Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardin Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bulge throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardin Jr has momentary wrist control but Bulge slips an elbow through the middle.

Hardin Jr is rocked!
Bulge postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hardin Jr covers up, he's hurt! Bulge keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bulge and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bulge can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bulge!