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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Rush - Spirit of Radio as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 cm
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160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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181 cm
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167 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Hardy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Luiz Silva! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it. Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away. Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Silva scores with a kick to the midsection. Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Silva. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Scott Hardy has been cut. Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it. Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts. Hardy tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hardy throws a lazy head kick and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick from Silva lands but Hardy takes it in his stride. Hardy with a poor takedown and Silva counters with a series of strikes that sends Hardy to the canvas! Silva follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Hardy is rocked! Hardy is breathing heavily. Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Oh Hardy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Silva drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Hardy's guard. Hardy pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage. Hardy seems to have got his legs back now. Silva preventing the sweep. Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much. Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silva rolls with it to try and escape but Hardy cranks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Hardy!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
75% |
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