PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matej Pozgaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexton Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pozgaj
vs
Hardcastle

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matej Pozgaj!
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, Sexton Hardcastle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardcastle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pozgaj's half guard.
Hardcastle prevents Pozgaj from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle wants to free his trapped foot but Pozgaj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pozgaj wants to improve his position but Hardcastle is controlling well.
Hardcastle tries to pass to full mount but Pozgaj defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pozgaj looking for submissions off his back.

Hardcastle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pozgaj is just riding it out for now. Hardcastle eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Hardcastle connects with a nice short shot to Pozgaj's temple.

Hardcastle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pozgaj has managed to free his arm - good work.

Pozgaj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Hardcastle 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardcastle moves nicely into side control.
Hardcastle grinds an elbow into Pozgaj's temple.
Hardcastle happy to just control the position for now.
Pozgaj struggling a bit here.
Hardcastle controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozgaj tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Pozgaj is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardcastle 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 Pozgaj's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hardcastle scores with punches from side control.
Hardcastle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pozgaj's legs.
Hardcastle 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 Pozgaj's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four 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.

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

Hardcastle stands up.
Pozgaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardcastle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardcastle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pozgaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardcastle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardcastle feints with a jab and clips Pozgaj right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Pozgaj is sent crashing into the canvas and Hardcastle leaps in for the kill! Pozgaj tries to get to his feet but Hardcastle is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Pozgaj is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sexton Hardcastle!