PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Melkshedwindow (ranked 5512 p4p, 442 weight class) and Dale Hardy (ranked 5643 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkshedwindow comes to the cage accompanied by Crocodile Rock. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Melkshedwindow
vs
Hardy

177 cm
18
238 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

The Juice Haven

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Melkshedwindow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardy taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Melkshedwindow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melkshedwindow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloppy strikes there by Hardy.
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Melkshedwindow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkshedwindow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Melkshedwindow is trying to work for a sweep but Hardy has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy punching from mount but Melkshedwindow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Melkshedwindow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Melkshedwindow is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Melkshedwindow tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Hardy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Melkshedwindow defends it well.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Melkshedwindow looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melkshedwindow fending off the submission attempt from Hardy.

Hardy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Melkshedwindow is defending well though. Hardy let's go of the attempt for now.
Hardy keeps control of the position easily here as Melkshedwindow tries to buck him off.
Melkshedwindow tries to escape but Hardy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Hardy 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.
Melkshedwindow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melkshedwindow wants to control his opponent's hands but Hardy gets his hands free.

Hardy working for a choke but Melkshedwindow is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Hardy 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.

Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Hardy catches Melkshedwindow right on the button with a cross.
Melkshedwindow dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on Melkshedwindow's head and hops out.
Hardy is looking for the big counter here.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dale Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melkshedwindow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melkshedwindow misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy jabs at Melkshedwindow's body.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Melkshedwindow moves out of range easily.
Melkshedwindow thinks about countering with a body kick.

Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkshedwindow looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardy can't break the clinch.

Hardy pulls guard effortlessly.
Melkshedwindow throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Melkshedwindow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Hardy stands up from Melkshedwindow's guard - Hardy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Melkshedwindow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melkshedwindow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melkshedwindow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Melkshedwindow is controlling him.
Hardy works on Melkshedwindow's body with a couple of short punches.
Melkshedwindow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Melkshedwindow misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Melkshedwindow prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.

Hardy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melkshedwindow defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkshedwindow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melkshedwindow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy controlling Melkshedwindow's posture.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.

Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melkshedwindow defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melkshedwindow sprawls well. Melkshedwindow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger Melkshedwindow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hardy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Melkshedwindow avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Melkshedwindow tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melkshedwindow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
Melkshedwindow looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Roger Melkshedwindow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roger Melkshedwindow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hardy.
Melkshedwindow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Melkshedwindow. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Melkshedwindow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Melkshedwindow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melkshedwindow.
Hardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Melkshedwindow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melkshedwindow pinned against the cage. Melkshedwindow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Melkshedwindow or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Melkshedwindow.
Melkshedwindow misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melkshedwindow with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Hardy looking for a takedown.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Melkshedwindow prevents it.

Melkshedwindow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkshedwindow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melkshedwindow wants it to stay on the feet.
Melkshedwindow appears to be looking for a big counter.

Melkshedwindow clinches with his opponent.
Melkshedwindow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melkshedwindow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Melkshedwindow's takedown attempt.

Melkshedwindow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Melkshedwindow tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Melkshedwindow has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Melkshedwindow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkshedwindow prevents the takedown attempt.

Hardy successfully pulls guard.
Melkshedwindow wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.

Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melkshedwindow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melkshedwindow is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Melkshedwindow.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Hardy!
In defeat, Roger Melkshedwindow stepped up to the mic, saying 'Crikey'.