PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgie Bryden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dizzee Rascal - Fix Up look Sharp. Georgie Bryden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hardy
vs
Bryden

190 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgie Bryden!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bryden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bryden is trying to break free.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hardy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bryden clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hardy punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Hardy.
Bryden trying to get back to his feet but Hardy is in full control for now.
Hardy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bryden doesn't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hardy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bryden for as long as he can get away with.
Hardy gets his hands free as Bryden looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bryden showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bryden trying to control the hands but Hardy won't let him.

Hardy is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bryden with him. Bryden is trying to defend but Hardy has an arm under the chin now! Bryden grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Hardy!