PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mossimo Hardman (ranked 4671 p4p, 4518 weight class) and Bison Jury (ranked 589 p4p, 577 weight class). Hardman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CMMA Sucks Nuts. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jury's choice of entrance music: DMX's Intro - It's Dark and Hell is Hot. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hardman
vs
Jury

205 cm
21
205
2 - 2 - 0

206 cm
29
205
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

HARDCORE Threads
Core Combat

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mossimo Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bison Jury!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jury lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardman's head.
Jury throws a right hand that Hardman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardman also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Jury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jury.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jury misses with a combination

and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jury is looking to escape.
Hardman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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. Hardman connects with a nice short shot to Jury's temple.
Jury wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Hardman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman slips a nice elbow through Jury's hands, connecting with Jury's forehead.
Hardman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hardman with the ground and pound from mount.
Jury is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hardman cracks Jury with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hardman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jury?
Jury is squirming around, avoiding Hardman's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hardman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jury has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jury!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hardman looking for a guillotine here but Jury defends easily.

Hardman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hardman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jury gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardman is just out of range.
Jury ducks right into an uppercut from Hardman.
Bison Jury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Bison Jury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jury.
Jury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jury connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
A left and a right from Jury both land. Nice combination.
Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jury swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jury works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardman somewhat.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardman rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Jury moved out of range nicely.
Jury let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jury lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Mossimo Hardman has been cut.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardman is just out of range.
Jury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bison Jury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mossimo Hardman's cut.
That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jury tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Hardman with that takedown attempt.
Jury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Jury throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Jury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardman takes one to the chin there.
Jury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jury throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Jury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hardman drives through with a takedown into Jury's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jury wants to stand up but Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
Jury has momentary wrist control but Hardman slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardman works over Jury with some ground and pound from guard.

Jury uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jury tries to bum rush Hardman with a series of wild strikes but Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Jury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jury lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown but Jury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jury misses.

Hardman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jury tries to escape but Hardman is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman cracks Jury with a big elbow.

Jury sneaks out the side door and pushes Hardman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jury goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Jury takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Jury.
Jury throws a sloppy body shot
and Jury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jury stalks Hardman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardman's face. Hardman staggers backwards, shaken.
Jury lands with a shot to the body.
Jury scores with a jab to the head.

Hardman drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman postures up and lands a big shot to Jury's brow.
Jury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jury wants to get back to his feet but Hardman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardman working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hardman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Jury scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jury throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Jury misses its intended target.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Jury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jury misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman takes one to the side of the head.
Jury throws a series of punches but Hardman avoids them all with ease.
Hardman lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jury with a jab.
Hardman works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bison Jury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mossimo Hardman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardman is just out of range.
Bison Jury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Jury.
Jury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jury swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Nice body punch from Jury.
Jury misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jury. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jury lands a jab to the head.
Jury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jury.
Jury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Hardman misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jury throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardman trying to control but Jury is working from the bottom.
Hardman chips away with some ground and pound.
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jury wants to stand and escape but Hardman is having none of it.
Hardman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jury's head.
Hardman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hardman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jury manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jury blocks an uppercut.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Jury controls the action.
Mossimo Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jury manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Jury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jury thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Jury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Jury misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman jabs Jury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Jury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jury misses the shot to the body.
Jury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jury fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jury.
Jury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jury misses the jab.
Jury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Jury misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bison Jury is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardman slips a jab from Jury.
Jury misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bison Jury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jury winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bison Jury!
An out of breath Bison Jury thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Mossimo Hardman had this to say: 'Man, I think my manager is gonna can me. Anyone looking for a fighter?'.