PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baba Zradomia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hardy
vs
Zradomia

181 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Los Angeles, Tom Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baba Zradomia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Baba Zradomia has been cut.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Zradomia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Zradomia avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Good shot there by Hardy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Zradomia prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Hardy lands a right hand.

Zradomia pulls guard successfully.
Hardy won't allow Zradomia to sweep him here.
Hardy tries to stand but Zradomia is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zradomia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Zradomia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.

Hardy stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Zradomia ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.

Zradomia has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Zradomia is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zradomia is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zradomia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zradomia has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Hardy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to circle away but Zradomia has him pinned against the cage.

Zradomia pulls guard successfully.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zradomia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Zradomia seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zradomia is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hardy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hardy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Zradomia tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Hardy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Zradomia has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zradomia prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Zradomia tries to tie him up.

Zradomia has picked Hardy up - he's going for a ride! Zradomia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zradomia on the ground.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Zradomia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hardy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Zradomia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hardy has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Zradomia working for a guillotine from mount but Hardy is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 has left one of his arms exposed and Zradomia doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hardy screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baba Zradomia!