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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Combo King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Combo King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Hardon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hardon.
Hardon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardon.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardon connects with a jab.
King throws a wild body kick that Hardon sees coming a mile off.
King misses with a straight left.
King looks to throw the jab but Hardon is out of range.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardon.
Hardon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardon.
King blocks a head kick by Hardon.
Hardon throws a nice inside leg kick.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardon.
King misses with a leg kick.
King swinging wildly here.
Little Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King can't break the clinch.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardon tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Hardon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Hardon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
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.
Hardon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardon keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King wants to break free but Hardon has control.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardon.
King is trying to force a seperation but Hardon has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon working King over with knees to the body.
King is trying to force a seperation but Hardon has the dominant position.
Hardon digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Hardon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardon.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hardon.
Hardon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardon throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Hardon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a nice looking combination but Hardon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King throws a front kick aimed at Hardon's knee but Hardon avoids it well.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King backing away here, and Hardon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $600 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King throws a leg kick but Hardon moved away.
Hardon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon scores with a kick to the midsection.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King is looking to slow Hardon down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Little Hardon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Hardon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardon clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardon.
Hardon misses with a knee to the head.
Hardon misses with a knee to the head.
King tries to circle away but Hardon has him pinned against the cage.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Hardon has King pushed against the cage.
King is trying to break the clinch but Hardon is controlling him.
Hardon connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hardon on the inside.
Knees to the body from Hardon.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardon won't allow it.
Hardon misses with a knee strike.
King has had enough of the clinch but Hardon keeps him there for the moment.
Hardon leaning his opponent against the cage.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardon has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King wants to break free but Hardon has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Hardon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardon forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Hardon prevents King from breaking the clinch.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardon is struggling to control the position.
King wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon lands an uppercut.
Hardon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardon won't allow it.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardon has him pressed against the cage.
Hardon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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.
Hardon lands an elbow inside.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardon displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
King is trying to force a seperation but Hardon has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardon has him pressed against the cage.
Little Hardon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King tries to circle away but Hardon has him pinned against the cage.
Hardon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King tries to break the clinch but Hardon is controlling the position.
That's four 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.
King is trying to break the clinch but Hardon has him pressed against the cage.
King tries to break free but Hardon pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Hardon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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