PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinisa Veljko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Veljko has chosen Stemm - Face the pain as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hardy
vs
Veljko

178 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
201 lbs
8 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Sinisa Veljko!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veljko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veljko off to one side.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Veljko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
Veljko doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Hardy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veljko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardy to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veljko under the eye.
Hardy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Veljko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hardy lands with a nice combination. Veljko backs away looking to recover.
Veljko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veljko throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Veljko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veljko manages to avoid it.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veljko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Veljko moves out of range.
Veljko dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Veljko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andre Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Veljko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Veljko dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Veljko shoots in but no luck this time.
Andre Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinisa Veljko.
Veljko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veljko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Veljko throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
Veljko tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Veljko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Veljko.
A swing and a miss from Veljko.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Veljko avoids nicely.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
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!
Veljko ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Veljko misses the target.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veljko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardy is defending well.
Veljko has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Veljko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Veljko is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Veljko prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Veljko is controlling the position.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Veljko won't allow it.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
Veljko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veljko is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Veljko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Veljko looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veljko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Veljko tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hardy throws a combination. Veljko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veljko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Veljko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Veljko closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Veljko pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Veljko misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy swings for the body but Veljko moves out of range.
Hardy throws a right hand that Veljko ducks under and follows up with a left that Veljko also avoids with ease.
Veljko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Veljko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andre Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinisa Veljko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Hardy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Veljko's head back.
Andre Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Veljko scores with a head kick.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Veljko avoids nicely.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veljko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veljko circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a left hand
and Veljko counters with a solid body kick.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Veljko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Hardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy 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.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Veljko shoots in.
Hardy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andre Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veljko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljko slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Veljko misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veljko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Andre Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Veljko misses with a looping right.
A cross from Hardy lands.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Veljko with that takedown attempt.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Veljko connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veljko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Hardy catches Veljko right on the button with a cross.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Veljko.
Hardy throws a right hand that Veljko ducks under and follows up with a left that Veljko also avoids with ease.
Jab by Hardy.
Veljko looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Veljko dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Veljko is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Hardy thows a leg kick but Veljko checks it

and Veljko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veljko is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Hardy dominated that second round.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Veljko wants to clinch.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Veljko moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardy.
Veljko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Veljko thows a body shot but no joy.
Hardy stuns Veljko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Veljko on that attempt.
Hardy misses with a leg kick
and Veljko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Veljko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hardy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Veljko.
Veljko tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy tries a low kick but Veljko avoids it.
Veljko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Veljko eats them both and turns towards Hardy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Veljko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Veljko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andre Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinisa Veljko.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Veljko scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Veljko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veljko tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Veljko avoids nicely.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andre Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veljko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.

Veljko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Veljko is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veljko is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardy gets an underhook and turns Veljko into the cage.
Veljko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardy up against the cage.
Sinisa Veljko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veljko.
Veljko tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Veljko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Veljko scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Veljko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy wants to control but Veljko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veljko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.
Veljko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veljko wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.

Veljko is working for a submission of some sort.
Veljko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sinisa Veljko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Hardy!
Andre Hardy made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 159's - $69 in his post fight interview.