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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Coming home -Dirty money as his entrance music. Jason Hardy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
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160 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauno Tasalakki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasalakki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tasalakki keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tasalakki on his heels. He'll look to pass Tasalakki's guard now, I'm sure.
Hardy works over Tasalakki with some ground and pound from guard.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tasalakki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasalakki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasalakki looking to control.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy trying to control but Tasalakki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tasalakki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tasalakki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Tasalakki has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Tasalakki keeps moving.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasalakki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tasalakki wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tasalakki looking to control.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Tasalakki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tasalakki prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Tasalakki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy forces Tasalakki back against the cage and clinches.
Tasalakki landing knees to the body.
Tasalakki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tasalakki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tasalakki has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tasalakki is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tasalakki blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tasalakki looking to slow down the pace here.
Tasalakki avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tasalakki takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tasalakki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy lands a jab to Tasalakki's midsection.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Jason Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasalakki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tasalakki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy postures up in Tasalakki's guard and throws a big left but Tasalakki blocks it.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Tasalakki keeps moving.
Jason Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardy with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tasalakki is on top in guard.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tasalakki's guard.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses. Tasalakki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Tasalakki!
Tasalakki won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki is working Hardy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tasalakki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Tasalakki stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Tasalakki is fighting to break Hardy's control of his arms but Hardy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Hardy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tasalakki lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Tasalakki shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tasalakki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tasalakki stops Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Tasalakki trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tasalakki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Tasalakki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hardy is positioning himself well to prevent Tasalakki advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Hardy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tasalakki thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Tasalakki counters with a left to the body.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Tasalakki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki just misses with a punch to the body.
Tasalakki lands with an overhand left.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasalakki swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy postures up in Tasalakki's guard and throws a big left but Tasalakki blocks it.
Tasalakki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Tasalakki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tauno Tasalakki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardy trying to control but Tasalakki is working from the bottom.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Hardy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tasalakki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jason Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Tasalakki as Hardy shoots in.
Tasalakki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Tasalakki throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws the left hand but Tasalakki avoids the punch easily.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tasalakki throws a good cross that connects.
Tasalakki misses with a low kick.
Tasalakki misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tasalakki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tasalakki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tasalakki keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasalakki is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasalakki uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tasalakki throws an elbow but misses.
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 Tauno Tasalakki.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hardy!
Jason Hardy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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