PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medium Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Leija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leija has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hardon
vs
Leija

186 cm
25
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medium Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Leija !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leija throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hardon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardon takes one to the side of the head.
Hardon cracks Leija with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardon slips under a jab from Leija .
Leija slips under a jab.

Hardon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leija looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leija is trying to control Hardon's posture but Hardon avoids it.
Leija prevents Hardon from moving into mount.
Hardon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Hardon is trying to get an arm triangle but Leija is defending well.
Leija struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon cracks Leija with a big right hand but Leija just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hardon tries to move to mount but Leija blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as Hardon stalls from top position.
Leija prevents Hardon from moving into mount.
Leija managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardon.
Leija dodges the ground and pound from Hardon.
Hardon throws a strike aimed at the side of Leija 's head but Leija avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon with the ground and pound but Leija regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Leija wants to control but Hardon is keeping busy.
Leija tries to roll over but Hardon keeps him under control.
Hardon is thwarting Leija 's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardon lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leija is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leija is controlling Hardon's position as best he can from this difficult position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardon. That's going to slow Leija down.
Hardon lands an overhand right.
Hardon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leija unleashes a big counter combination but Hardon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leija rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardon throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Leija .
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardon.
Alfredo Leija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon throws out a powerful jab.
Hardon throws a body punch but Leija moves out of range.
Leija jabs at Hardon's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Hardon.
Leija bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leija buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leija scores with a jab to the body.
Leija looks to throw the jab but Hardon is out of range.
Hardon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leija in his tracks.
Hardon dodges the punch combination from Leija .
Hardon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardon shoots in looking for a takedown but Leija manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Leija on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Medium Hardon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hardon fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leija darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leija swings for the body but Hardon moves out of range.
Leija works Hardon's body with a nice hook.
Leija throws an overhand right that lands on Hardon's shoulder, as Hardon tries to avoid the shot.
Leija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardon was well out of range. Poor timing from Leija .
Hardon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leija defends well and Hardon ends up having to push Leija into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardon staying out of range there.
Hardon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leija avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardon was well out of range. Poor timing from Leija .
Hardon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leija connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leija takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardon looks to land a left hand but Leija moved out of range nicely.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leija s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Leija , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardon takes a swing at Leija 's ribcage but misses.
Leija throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardon throws a sloppy body shot
and Leija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leija on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Hardon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leija is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leija pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hardon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leija regains guard.
Leija is trying to control the position but Hardon postures up.
Leija wants to hit a switch here but Hardon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leija there!
Leija sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Leija regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hardon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leija wants to sweep here but Hardon controlling him for the moment.
Hardon throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon lands a couple of elbows.
Leija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardon landing some decent shots from guard.
Leija keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully.
Leija is trying to control the position but Hardon postures up.
Hardon throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leija looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardon throwing strikes but missing.
Hardon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hardon throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leija .
Hardon throws a hook but Leija avoids it easily.
Hardon misses with the combination.
Leija misses with a right hand
and Hardon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Medium Hardon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Leija throws a shot from downtown. Hardon moves away and avoids it.

Hardon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leija to the ground. Hardon is now in Leija 's guard.
Hardon wants to control from the top but Leija keeps moving.
Hardon slips nicely into half guard.
Leija makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leija .
Hardon landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija is trying to control the position but Hardon postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija pulls Hardon in to control the position.
Hardon throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardon working some strikes from top position.
Hardon trying to control but Leija is working from the bottom.
Hardon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leija wants to sweep but no luck.
Leija trying to control the position.
Leija keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Hardon lands the left hand.
Hardon moves out of range as Leija strikes.
Leija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon looks to throw the jab but Leija is out of range.
Hardon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardon shoots in for a takedown but Leija shows good takedown defense.
Leija throws a right hand that misses
letting Hardon counter with a right hand.
A jab from Hardon misses.
Leija lands with an overhand left.
Leija throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hardon moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leija .
Hardon prevents a body shot from Leija .
Leija lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
Leija misses with a punch to the body.
Hardon scores with a knee to the head.
Leija lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
Hardon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leija avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leija swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.

Leija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Hardon.
Leija takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Hardon misses.
Hardon misses with a combination
enabling Leija to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leija throws a right and a left that Hardon avoids nicely.
Hardon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leija .
Leija is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardon with a body shot.
Hardon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leija as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardon slips a jab from Leija .
Hardon shoots in for a takedown but Leija shows good takedown defense.
Leija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leija scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardon looks to land a left hand but Leija moved out of range nicely.
Hardon misses with a head kick.
Hardon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leija looks to land a left hand but Hardon moved out of range nicely.
Alfredo Leija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medium Hardon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Medium Hardon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Hardon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Medium Hardon thanked Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).