PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herman Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blazko Czereczenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazko Czereczenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hardy
vs
Czereczenko

186 cm
23
161 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

183 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Herman Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Blazko Czereczenko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czereczenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Czereczenko.
Czereczenko swinging wildly here.
Czereczenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Czereczenko and move into the clinch.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Czereczenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Czereczenko continues to drive forward.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Czereczenko.

It looks like Herman Hardy has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Czereczenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czereczenko connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Czereczenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardy is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Hardy pushes Czereczenko up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czereczenko prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.

Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Czereczenko throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Czereczenko and move into the clinch.
Czereczenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Czereczenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blazko Czereczenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czereczenko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardy.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hardy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Czereczenko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hardy to the mat. Hardy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Czereczenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing Czereczenko from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Czereczenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hardy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Czereczenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy jumps guard but Czereczenko stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hardy gets control of Czereczenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hardy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czereczenko wants to get up but he can't break Hardy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.

Czereczenko stands up from Hardy's guard - Czereczenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Czereczenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Czereczenko continues to drive forward.
Czereczenko throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Czereczenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Czereczenko.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Czereczenko!
Czereczenko looks winded!
Czereczenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Hardy is rocked!
Czereczenko throws an overhand right that has Hardy reeling! Czereczenko follows up with more punches and Hardy is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blazko Czereczenko!