PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Len Harding (ranked 24452 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Blandon (ranked 6272 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Harding
vs
Blandon

183 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Len Harding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Blandon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blandon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blandon throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily.
Blandon has a takedown stuffed.
Blandon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harding counters with a left and a right that stings Blandon.
Len Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Blandon.

Blandon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harding, pushing him back against the cage.

Harding jumps guard and drags Blandon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blandon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harding's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blandon looking to sit in guard and control but Harding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Harding really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding wants to get up but he can't break Blandon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Harding avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harding wants to stand but Blandon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harding engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harding scoring with some ground and pound.
Harding cracks Blandon with a solid left hand.
Blandon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harding postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harding accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harding throws a strike but Blandon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Harding is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blandon wants to pass the guard but Harding is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harding looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harding tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Harding looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blandon wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harding trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Harding closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Harding breaks from the clinch.
Blandon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harding pinned against the cage. Harding gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blandon misses with a head kick.
Blandon tries for a takedown but Harding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harding changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blandon shoots in but Harding avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Harding gets a takedown into half guard.

Harding is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blandon has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding tries to stand and escape but Blandon is controlling the position.
Blandon is looking to control Harding's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blandon avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding is nestled in close to Blandon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Len Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blandon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blandon.
Blandon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harding distracts Blandon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Blandon is looking for a triangle but Harding pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding stopping the sweep attempt from Blandon.
Harding is looking to work some ground and pound but Blandon has wrist control.
Harding working some strikes from top position.
Harding lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blandon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blandon is breathing heavily.

Harding decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blandon, up you get!

Blandon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blandon can do to turn this around?

Harding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kevin Blandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blandon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Harding was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Len Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Blandon.
Blandon throws a leg kick but Harding moved away.
Len Harding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Blandon has managed to clinch.

Harding has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blandon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Harding has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harding patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Blandon is trying to break free.
Harding is working the ground and pound. Can Blandon escape?
Harding lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Harding.
Harding is punishing Blandon with strikes - can he finish him?!

Harding looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Blandon taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Len Harding!