PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Darsani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Darsani has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Darsani
vs
Hard

188 cm
25
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Darsani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcin Hard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darsani swinging wildly here.

Hard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Darsani kicks Hard off and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hard shoots in but Darsani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darsani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Marcin Hard has been cut.
Darsani cracks Hard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Darsani's head coaches at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hard goes for a double leg but Darsani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darsani continues to drive forward.
Dallas Darsani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Hard.

Hard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Darsani is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Darsani's shoulder. That is not cool.
Darsani is pushing Hard's head away, looking to escape. Hard manages to hold on to the position though.
Hard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Darsani will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Darsani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darsani is trying to buck Hard off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Check out the look on Hard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hard working the head and body with strikes.
Hard happy to just control the position for now.
Hard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hard in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darsani is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hard is controlling him well.
Hard works to advance to full mount. Darsani defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hard lands a big shot there that rocks Darsani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Darsani taking shots to the head.
Hard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Darsani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darsani tries to get out of the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Darsani is working to get back to half guard.
Darsani is breathing heavily.
Hard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darsani is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hard lands a big shot there that rocks Darsani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hard controlling from mount.
Darsani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hard on the ground.
Hard landing strikes from the mount.
Hard content just to control the position here.

Hard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard working the ground and pound effectively.
Darsani is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hard controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Hard.
Hard unloading with bombs!
Hard lands a big shot there that rocks Darsani but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hard blocks Darsani's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Darsani tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard controlling from mount.
Hard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Darsani really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Hard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Darsani has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BOOM! Hard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Darsani really wants to buck Hard off and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Darsani can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Darsani taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Hard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Darsani is trying to defend but Hard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darsani missing with punches from the bottom.

Hard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darsani sees it coming and defends easily.
Hard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Hard is working for a kimura but Darsani is defending it quite comfortably.
Darsani looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Darsani tries to kick Hard off but Hard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Hard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Darsani wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Hard there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hard connects with a nice short shot to Darsani's temple.
Hard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darsani is looking to escape.
Hard slows the pace down in half guard.
Hard is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hard wants to pass the guard but Darsani is defending well.
Hard stops Darsani from getting back to his feet.
Hard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard slaps away a takedown attempt from Darsani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darsani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Darsani. No joy for Hard on that attempt.
Darsani is looking for a counter combo.
Darsani shoots in but Hard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hard goes for a double leg but Darsani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darsani continues to drive forward.
Hard staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Darsani to the mat! Darsani manages to get full guard.
Hard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Hard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darsani throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hard with a nice head shot there.
Hard content to stall in guard here.
Darsani is looking to stand up but Hard isn't so interested in that idea.
Hard pushing down on Darsani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darsani is trying to stand up here but Hard is controlling him well.
Hard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Darsani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Darsani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hard pulls his head out easily.
Darsani pushes Hard off looking to stand but Hard dives back in and keeps control.
Darsani has hold of Hard's hands but Hard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hard is controlling the pace.
Hard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Hard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcin Hard's cut.
That's time! Darsani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hard shoots in but Darsani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Darsani misses its target.
Hard goes for a double leg but Darsani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darsani continues to drive forward.
Darsani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hard.
Hard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darsani.
Darsani throws out a powerful jab.
Hard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darsani.
No luck for Hard with that takedown attempt.
Darsani tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hard manages to circle out of the way.
Dallas Darsani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Hard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darsani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Darsani misses with a low kick.
Darsani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hard shoots in for a takedown but Darsani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darsani defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darsani misses with a double jab.
Darsani stalks Hard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hard's face. Hard staggers backwards, shaken.

That has opened up Marcin Hard's cut even more.

Darsani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Darsani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hard's head.

Hard kicks off Darsani and gets to his feet.
Darsani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hard tries for a takedown but Darsani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dallas Darsani is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hard shoots in but no luck this time.
Darsani connects with a right hand. Hard shakes it off.
Darsani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hard darts in looking for a takedown but Darsani gets double underhooks and turns Hard into the cage.
Darsani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Hard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hard uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darsani tries to land a leg kick but Hard saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hard is defended easily by Darsani.
Hard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Darsani.
Darsani throws a combination. Hard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dallas Darsani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hard shoots in looking for a takedown. Darsani tries to sprawl out of it but Hard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darsani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Darsani misses the target.
Darsani lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Darsani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Darsani tries to sprawl but Hard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Darsani!
Darsani takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hard unloading with bombs!
Darsani takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hard trying to control but Darsani is having none of it.
Darsani is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dallas Darsani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hard looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darsani wants to hold on but Hard pushes him away.

Hard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hard wants to control the pace but Darsani is squirming around nicely.

Hard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Darsani wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hard controlling from the full mount.
Marcin Hard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darsani throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Darsani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Hard!
In his post fight interview, Marcin Hard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.