PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polo Hillocks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo Hillocks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Randy Hardin's chin.

Hardin
vs
Hillocks

196 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Polo Hillocks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillocks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hillocks stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardin. Hardin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hillocks misses with a wild body shot.
Hillocks throws a head kick that misses
and Hardin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hillocks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hillocks throws a leg kick
and Hardin counters with a left and a right that stings Hillocks.
Hardin closes the distance and clinches up with Hillocks, looking for a takedown. Hardin pushes Hillocks against the cage but Hillocks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hillocks. Hillocks obviously looking to wear him down.

Hardin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardin showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hardin seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hillocks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardin's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hillocks trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hillocks not allowing Hardin to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hillocks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hardin is trying to break free.
Hillocks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hillocks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hillocks gets his hands free as Hardin looks to control.
Hillocks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillocks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hillocks is not going to allow Hardin to sit and survive in this position.
Hillocks struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hardin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Well, with Hillocks on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hardin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hardin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hardin is really stuck here.
Hardin trying to control the position but Hillocks manages to sink in the hooks.
Hardin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hillocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Hillocks's hands.
Hardin trying to control the action but Hillocks just sinks the hooks in.
Hardin needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Hardin is trying to stand back up.
Hardin is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardin trying to get back to his feet but Hillocks is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polo Hillocks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hillocks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardin circles away.
Hillocks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardin. That did some damage!

Hillocks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hardin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hardin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hillocks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hillocks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hillocks misses the shot to the body.
Hardin fails with a takedown attempt.
Hillocks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardin is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillocks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardin's calf.
Hillocks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hillocks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardin as he avoids it easily.
Hardin catches Hillocks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardin goes for a double leg but Hillocks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hillocks continues to drive forward.
Hardin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hillocks but Hillocks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Hardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hillocks throws a low kick but Hardin moves out of range easily.
Hillocks tries for a takedown but Hardin circles away easily
letting Hardin counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Hardin.

Hardin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hillocks's half guard.
Hillocks is looking to control Hardin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hillocks avoid being mounted?
Hillocks wants to improve his position but Hardin is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillocks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardin's back!
Hillocks is not going to allow Hardin to sit and survive in this position.
Hillocks trying to control momentarily.
Hardin wants to control his opponent's hands but Hillocks gets his hands free.
Hardin tries to escape but Hillocks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hillocks is trying to stick to Hardin's back but Hardin is turning into Hillocks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hillocks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hardin.

Hillocks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hillocks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hardin jumps into guard, dragging Hillocks to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hillocks stands up and waves to Hardin to follow him.
Polo Hillocks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hillocks throws a lazy body kick

and Hardin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Polo Hillocks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hardin shoots in for a takedown but Hillocks shows good takedown defense.
Hillocks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardin misses with a takedown attempt
and Hillocks counters with an outside leg kick.

Hardin shoots in and bounces Hillocks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Hillocks pushes Hardin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hardin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Hillocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hillocks pushes Hardin off and gets back to his feet.
Polo Hillocks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hillocks feints and then cracks Hardin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardin down.
Hillocks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardin.
Hardin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Hardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hardin gets caught flat footed, as Hillocks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardin keeping moving, preventing Hillocks from controlling successfully.
Hillocks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillocks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hillocks decides to stand back up.
Hillocks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardin defends it nicely.
It looked like Hardin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hillocks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hillocks defends it nicely.
Polo Hillocks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hardin gets the takedown into side control.
Hillocks trying to remain calm as Hardin controls from the top position.
Hardin tries to stand but Hillocks is controlling his head.
Hillocks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Hillocks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Polo Hillocks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hillocks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polo Hillocks!