PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hardy (ranked 2851 p4p, 140 weight class) and The Prophet (ranked 2249 p4p, 110 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse - Eminem. The Prophet has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacob Hardy's chin.

Hardy
vs
Prophet

168 cm
31
147 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

170 cm
28
140 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Prophet!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Prophet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prophet throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Prophet lands a jab to the nose.
Prophet looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Prophet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Prophet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy digs a good body shot into Prophet's ribs.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Prophet tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Prophet misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy tries to clinch but Prophet moves out of range.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Prophet cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.

Hardy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prophet fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Prophet tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prophet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land.
Prophet blocking some punches.
Prophet scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prophet's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Prophet pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prophet can turn it around.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
Prophet working aggressively here.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prophet gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Prophet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prophet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prophet lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Prophet gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prophet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prophet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy tries a body shot but Prophet blocks it.
Prophet lands with a right to the head.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Prophet.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy works on Prophet's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Prophet's ribcage. Prophet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prophet can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Prophet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prophet.
Prophet tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prophet prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Prophet takes a shot to the head.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Prophet blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prophet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Prophet dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prophet moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prophet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Prophet checks it well.

Hardy rushes Prophet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prophet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet throws a head punch that misses.
Prophet is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Prophet controls the action.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Prophet tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Prophet back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Hardy tries a body shot but Prophet blocks it.
Prophet prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Prophet.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet misses with some punches.
Prophet misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Prophet.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prophet scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land.
Prophet takes a shot to the head.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prophet controls his hands.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Prophet fails to land.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Prophet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardy lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prophet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prophet backwards.
Prophet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Prophet avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Prophet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prophet throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prophet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Prophet misses with a body punch.
Prophet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prophet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prophet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prophet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Prophet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prophet.
A short left from Prophet.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Prophet lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prophet has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prophet blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Prophet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prophet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prophet swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prophet prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Prophet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prophet misses with the head strike.
Prophet misses with a body punch.
Prophet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Prophet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Prophet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A slapping body kick lands there for Hardy.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prophet throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
The Prophet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Prophet down.
Prophet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prophet throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Prophet throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Prophet misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Prophet cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Prophet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Prophet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy cracks Prophet with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prophet scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Hardy misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Prophet connects with a single shot there.
Prophet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks.
Prophet wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Prophet.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy sets himself, and Prophet steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardy avoids it this time.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prophet manages to avoid it.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prophet has time to react.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Prophet's body. Prophet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prophet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Prophet throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a hook. Prophet ducked under it nicely.
Prophet lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prophet is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prophet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prophet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prophet misses with a looping right.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Prophet misses with a straight left.
Prophet might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prophet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prophet.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Prophet manages to avoid it.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Prophet to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Prophet.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prophet.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Prophet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prophet doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
A slow jab from Prophet misses its intended target.
Prophet throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Prophet misses.
Prophet throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Prophet blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prophet.
Prophet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prophet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to clinch but Prophet moves out of range.
Prophet tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Prophet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prophet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Prophet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Prophet misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prophet swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prophet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Prophet throws a combination. Hardy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Prophet tries to counter with a clinch but Hardy shakes him off and moves away.
Hardy works Prophet's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prophet lands an overhand right.
Jacob Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prophet connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Prophet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prophet 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Prophet!