PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Broadway (ranked 4875 p4p, 4704 weight class) and Domino Hurley (ranked 492 p4p, 469 weight class). Domino Hurley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Broadway
vs
Hurley

176 cm
18
174
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
174
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lenny Broadway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Domino Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been hearing reports that Broadway has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Broadway tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hurley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Broadway somewhat.
Hurley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broadway. Broadway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Broadway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hurley's waist but Hurley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Broadway off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Broadway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Broadway misses with a takedown

and Hurley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Broadway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley lands an uppercut.
Broadway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hurley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hurley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Broadway takes a shot to the head.
Hurley lands a damaging elbow.
Hurley lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley scores with a shoulder strike.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike.
Hurley pushes Broadway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hurley prevents a body shot from Broadway.
Broadway is looking to control Hurley's arms but Hurley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Broadway has his back to the cage.
Hurley scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Hurley.
Hurley slowing the pace effectively.
Hurley works on Broadway's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Hurley.
Hurley works on Broadway's body with a couple of short punches.
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Broadway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hurley smiles and moves away.
Broadway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hurley lands an overhand right.
Broadway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hurley pinned against the cage. Hurley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Broadway tries for a takedown but Hurley circles away easily

and Hurley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hurley.
Hurley lands a hook that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley is leaning against Broadway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurley.
Broadway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hurley lands a hook that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurley.
Hurley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley is leaning against Broadway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Broadway is breathing heavily.
Hurley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hurley gets through Broadway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hurley lands an elbow inside that Broadway shrugs off.
Hurley lands a nice uppercut.
Broadway tries to work over Hurley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurley.
Hurley lands with a left to the head.
Hurley just leaning against Broadway, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Hurley.
Hurley scores with a hook to the body.
Hurley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Broadway tries to pull guard but Hurley holds him up against the cage and eventually Broadway drops back down to his feet.
Broadway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hurley.
Hurley stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hurley lands an elbow just above Broadway 's eye.

It looks like Lenny Broadway has been cut.
Hurley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hurley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Broadway or not.
Hurley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hurley lands a nice uppercut.
Hurley is pushing Broadway up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hurley lands with a short shot to the head.
Hurley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Broadway.
Hurley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hurley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hurley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Hurley.
Broadway goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hurley prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Hurley.
A shot in the inside from Hurley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domino Hurley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Broadway's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hurley tries to close the distance and clinch but Broadway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Broadway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Broadway shoots in for a takedown but Hurley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Broadway shoots and misses

and Hurley counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Broadway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hurley on the inside.
Hurley lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Hurley.
Broadway wants a takedown.
Domino Hurley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hurley lands a hook that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley lands an uppercut.
Hurley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Hurley.
Broadway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hurley lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley gets through Broadway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hurley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley just leaning against Broadway, taking a breather.
Hurley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hurley digs a right hand underneath Broadway's ribcage. Broadway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hurley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hurley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hurley.
Hurley scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Hurley.
Broadway struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurley controls his hands.
Hurley lands with a light punch inside.
Hurley presses Broadway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hurley lands a hook that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hurley lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley scores with a shot to the side of Broadway's head.
Hurley lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hurley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Broadway is trying to pull guard but Hurley has him pressed against the cage.
Hurley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hurley digs a right hand underneath Broadway's ribcage. Broadway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Hurley on the inside.
Broadway takes an elbow to the temple.
Hurley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Hurley.
Hurley lands a hook that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike.
Hurley lands with a short shot to the head.
Hurley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley scores with a shot to the side of Broadway's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hurley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hurley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Broadway jumps guard but Hurley stands there with Broadway around his waist. Broadway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Hurley.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike.
Hurley lands an elbow inside.
Hurley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hurley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hurley lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurley.
Hurley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Hurley.
A short left from Hurley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley lands an uppercut.
Hurley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Hurley.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hurley.

Lenny Broadway's cut is getting worse.
Broadway is working for takedown but Hurley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hurley lands a hook to the side of the head.

Broadway is rocked!
Hurley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Oh Broadway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Hurley.
Broadway seems to have got his legs back now.
Hurley scores with a shot to the side of Broadway's head.
Hurley digs a right hand into Broadway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Broadway's gas tank.
Hurley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hurley lands with a right to the head.
Hurley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurley lands a hook that snaps the head of Broadway backwards.
Hurley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Hurley.
Broadway letting Hurley take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domino Hurley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny Broadway's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hurley is looking to clinch.

Broadway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hurley!
Hurley tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Broadway easily slips into full mount!
Hurley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hurley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hurley is trying to escape the mount.
Hurley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hurley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Broadway working for a guillotine from mount but Hurley is in no mood to give up.
Broadway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hurley is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Broadway is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hurley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hurley shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hurley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Broadway raining down shots from the mount!
Hurley wants to control but Broadway is having none of it.
Hurley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Broadway haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Broadway lands a nice shot to the head.
Broadway lands a heavy elbow.

Broadway looking to secure an arm triangle but Hurley defends it well.
Broadway prevents Hurley from getting the reversal.
Lenny Broadway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley tries to hold on but Broadway postures up.
Hurley is squirming around, avoiding Broadway's attempts to control the action.
Broadway 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.
Broadway with shots to the head and body - Hurley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hurley tries to lock up and control but Broadway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hurley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Broadway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Broadway working Hurley over with strikes here.
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!
Broadway lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Broadway landing shots from mount.

Hurley is rocked!
Hurley tries to hold on but Broadway pushes him away.
Hurley is still in real trouble! Can Broadway finish him?
Hurley working to try and regain half guard.
Broadway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hurley wants to hold on but Broadway pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurley is trying to escape the mount.
Hurley seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadway controlling the pace for now.
Broadway scoring with strikes but Hurley is staying in there.
Hurley is working to get back to half guard.
Hurley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hurley tries to reverse the position but Broadway maintains control.
Broadway working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Broadway cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hurley can't escape the position.
Broadway content just to control the position here.
Hurley is bucking up trying to escape but Broadway cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Broadway avoids the attempt from Hurley to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadway fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Broadway controlling the position easily from mount.
Broadway looking to finish Hurley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hurley!
Hurley is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broadway with good strikes from the mount here!

Broadway looking to secure an arm triangle but Hurley defends it well.
Hurley working to try and regain half guard.
Broadway is landing with some decent strikes but Hurley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hurley tries to lock up and control but Broadway gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Broadway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hurley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domino Hurley!
A victorious Domino Hurley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.