PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. 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.

Hardy
vs
Credible

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Credible!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Credible's half guard.
Hardy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Credible!
Credible tries to lock up and control but Hardy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Credible is in a horrible position here. Hardy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hardy tries to control but Credible wriggling away.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hardy trying to control but Credible is having none of it.
Credible really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Credible tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy trying to control but Credible is having none of it.
Credible really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hardy throws some wild stikes that Credible manages to avoid easily.
Hardy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Credible is looking to escape.
Hardy throwing strikes here but Credible is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Paul Hardy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Credible stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Credible.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Credible avoids them all with ease.
Credible looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hardy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Credible throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Credible as he jumps to the side.
Credible throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.

Credible drops Hardy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hardy looks back up at him and smiles so Credible waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Paul Hardy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Credible throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Credible won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Credible tries to improve position but can't.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Credible keeps working.
Hardy is breathing heavily.

Hardy tries for a kimura but Credible is defending well.
Credible is trying to get back to his feet.
Credible is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy trying to control the action but Credible is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to stand but Credible has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Credible dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hardy's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hardy walks into a straight right hand from Credible.
Paul Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Credible throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Credible throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Credible connects with the punch.
Credible has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Credible throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Credible cracks Hardy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Credible has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hardy to stand back up!
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!
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Credible pushes him off.
Credible tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Credible throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.

Hardy is rocked!
Credible tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Credible.
Credible swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hardy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hardy has Credible pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Credible manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Credible looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardy looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy has Credible pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Credible manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has Credible pressed against the cage, preventing Credible from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Credible prevents the takedown attempt.
Credible prevents a takedown attempt there.
Credible tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Credible wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Credible has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Credible breaks the clinch.
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Credible fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Credible throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Credible.
Credible looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Justin Credible is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Credible misses with a low kick as Hardy jumps back.
Justin Credible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Credible.
Credible walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Credible connects with a superb combination that knocks Hardy out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Credible before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hardy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Credible!