PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilkinson
vs
Hardy

192 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colton Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilkinson moves into the clinch.

Hardy breaks the clinch.
That kick from Hardy tenderised Wilkinson's leg. Wilkinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilkinson as he jumps to the side.
Wilkinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy looks for a takedown but Wilkinson sprawls well.
Hardy shoots in but Wilkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Colton Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Hardy.

Wilkinson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilkinson tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hardy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wilkinson 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 preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hardy's guard.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Wilkinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Wilkinson wants to stand but Hardy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Hardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson trying to control here.
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wilkinson has one foot on Hardy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Hardy forces Wilkinson back against the cage and clinches.

Hardy decides to pull guard.
Wilkinson won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.

Wilkinson stands up from Hardy's guard - Wilkinson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson clinches.

Hardy has hold of one of Wilkinson's legs. Wilkinson is fighting the takedown attempt but Hardy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Wilkinson pushes Hardy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hardy looks winded!
Wilkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.

Wilkinson has managed to clinch.

Wilkinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilkinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wilkinson takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wilkinson manages to pull guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilkinson trying to strike off his back.

Wilkinson looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily.
Wilkinson is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Wilkinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wilkinson clinches up against the cage.
Wilkinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilkinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wilkinson controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardy tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Colton Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Hardy.
Wilkinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilkinson smiles and moves away.

Wilkinson has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Wilkinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilkinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Wilkinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Wilkinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilkinson blocks a head kick by Hardy.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Wilkinson rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardy to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hardy fails to pull guard.
Wilkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Wilkinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson fails to pull guard.
Hardy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Colton Wilkinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkinson.
Hardy wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wilkinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hardy fails to pull guard.

Wilkinson jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy prevents Wilkinson from getting back to his feet.

Wilkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilkinson wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.

Wilkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilkinson wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
Wilkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Wilkinson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilkinson is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Wilkinson circles away and we're back to standing.

Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Wilkinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson leaning against his opponent.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilkinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Wilkinson gets control of Hardy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilkinson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Colton Wilkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Wilkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.

Wilkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilkinson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilkinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy is looking for the big counter here.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Wilkinson gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Wilkinson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Colton Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Hardy.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Wilkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Wilkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilkinson walks away with a smile on his face. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilkinson leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy lands with a good body shot.

Wilkinson rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.

Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Wilkinson gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.

Wilkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilkinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson breaks the clinch.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkinson wants it to stay on the feet.

Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body.
Steve Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colton Wilkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wilkinson pulls guard effortlessly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colton Wilkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilkinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Wilkinson!