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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Jodion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock the Casbah. Ian Jodion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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181 cm
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hardy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Jodion! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Jodion avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardy!
It looks like Ian Jodion has been cut. Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Jodion with that takedown attempt. Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hardy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jodion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hardy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hardy has escaped and now he's on top! Hardy chips away with some ground and pound. Jodion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hardy won't allow Jodion to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jodion working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Jodion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there. Jodion controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself. Hardy wants to stand but Jodion is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hardy stands up from guard. Let's bang! Jodion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely. Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jodion looks gassed! Jodion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely. Paul Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Jodion. Hardy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jodion slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hardy lands a left and a right that send Jodion crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jodion is rocked! Paul Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right followed by a crushing left from Hardy knocks Jodion out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul 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
67% |
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