PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fogomayu comes to the cage accompanied by Kyamadu. 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.

Fogomayu
vs
Hardy

180 cm
22
200 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

195 cm
22
187 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Kwiwan Fogomayu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fogomayu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fogomayu. That one must have hurt.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Fogomayu drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Fogomayu is stalling here.

Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fogomayu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fogomayu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fogomayu.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Fogomayu.
Hardy misses with a hook. Fogomayu ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Fogomayu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fogomayu looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Fogomayu misses with a leg kick.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Fogomayu's head but Fogomayu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fogomayu throws a head kick that misses.
Fogomayu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fogomayu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fogomayu, as that shot connected.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Fogomayu's shoulder, as Fogomayu tries to avoid the shot.
Fogomayu throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fogomayu throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fogomayu.
Fogomayu throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fogomayu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Fogomayu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range.

Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Fogomayu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fogomayu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Fogomayu is controlling the position.
Fogomayu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Fogomayu prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Fogomayu tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy wants to break free but Fogomayu has control.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Fogomayu.
Hardy is trying to force a seperation but Fogomayu has the dominant position.
Fogomayu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fogomayu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fogomayu throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fogomayu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fogomayu tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
Fogomayu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Fogomayu's head but Fogomayu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Fogomayu closes the distance and clinches.

Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Fogomayu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardy just manages to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Fogomayu shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Fogomayu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Fogomayu misses with a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardy checks a low kick from Fogomayu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu cracks Hardy with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fogomayu pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fogomayu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Fogomayu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Fogomayu blocks a body shot from Hardy.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Fogomayu misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy digs a good body shot into Fogomayu's ribs.
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Fogomayu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fogomayu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fogomayu moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Hardy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fogomayu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardy scores with a jab.
Hardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fogomayu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fogomayu is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Hardy with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fogomayu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy scores with a three punch combo!
Hardy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fogomayu scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fogomayu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fogomayu.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fogomayu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fogomayu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fogomayu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Fogomayu off the cage and back into range.
Fogomayu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy works Fogomayu's body with a nice hook.
Hardy scores with a body shot.

Fogomayu rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.

Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Fogomayu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fogomayu throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardy cracks Fogomayu with an open hand slap.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fogomayu throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Fogomayu.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Fogomayu closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Fogomayu pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fogomayu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fogomayu wants to land a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fogomayu tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Fogomayu.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fogomayu.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Fogomayu.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fogomayu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Fogomayu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fogomayu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy defending well as Fogomayu loads up on a big left hand.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Fogomayu is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Fogomayu shakes it off.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fogomayu misses with a straight left.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fogomayu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Fogomayu slips the punch.
Fogomayu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fogomayu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Fogomayu is out of range.
Hardy slips a straight right by Fogomayu.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Fogomayu avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Fogomayu throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Fogomayu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fogomayu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fogomayu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fogomayu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwiwan Fogomayu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy is trying to push Fogomayu away but Fogomayu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fogomayu is trying to stall.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fogomayu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fogomayu misses with a leg kick
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Fogomayu misses with a body punch
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fogomayu. That one must have hurt.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Fogomayu looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Fogomayu misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fogomayu thinking.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
Fogomayu looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy throws the left hand but Fogomayu avoids the punch easily.
Fogomayu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Fogomayu pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fogomayu keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardy can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fogomayu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Fogomayu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fogomayu lands with a short shot to the head.
Fogomayu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Fogomayu won't allow it.
Fogomayu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Fogomayu scores with a nice short uppercut.

Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fogomayu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
Hardy unleashes a big counter combination but Fogomayu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fogomayu tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fogomayu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fogomayu moves away from the strike by Hardy.
A swing and a miss from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardy lands with a hook. Fogomayu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fogomayu slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fogomayu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Fogomayu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws the left hand but Fogomayu avoids the punch easily.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Fogomayu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fogomayu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fogomayu takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Fogomayu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fogomayu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Fogomayu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hardy avoids it.
Fogomayu looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Fogomayu misses with a straight left.
Fogomayu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Fogomayu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy sizes up Fogomayu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy jabs Fogomayu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fogomayu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Fogomayu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fogomayu shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Fogomayu's head but Fogomayu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy throws out a powerful jab.
Fogomayu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fogomayu.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Fogomayu is out of range.
Hardy slips under a jab from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu throws a body kick that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fogomayu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fogomayu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fogomayu with a body shot.
Fogomayu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fogomayu.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fogomayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fogomayu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardy just manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Fogomayu tries to clinch up
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fogomayu scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu slips a straight right by Hardy.
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Fogomayu slips the punch.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Fogomayu walks into a jab.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Fogomayu wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fogomayu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Fogomayu throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy scores with a jab.
Fogomayu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Hardy throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fogomayu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
Fogomayu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Hardy throws a jab when Fogomayu was well out of range.
Hardy misses with a hook. Fogomayu ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Hardy.
Fogomayu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fogomayus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Fogomayu throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
Fogomayu throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fogomayu swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Fogomayu connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Fogomayu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fogomayu scrambles back to his feet.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy moves away from the strike by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Fogomayu shakes it off.
Fogomayu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fogomayu throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fogomayu throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fogomayu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fogomayu takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fogomayu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fogomayu misses with a body kick.
Fogomayu throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Hardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Fogomayu thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fogomayu moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Fogomayu connects with a leg kick. Hardy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Fogomayu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Fogomayu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Fogomayu looks to land a body kick but Hardy moved away.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Fogomayu avoids it with no problem.
Fogomayu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Fogomayu swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fogomayu dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fogomayu tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fogomayu throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Fogomayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fogomayu scores with a jab to the body.
Fogomayu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Fogomayu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fogomayu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fogomayu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fogomayu moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Fogomayu lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Fogomayu misses
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Fogomayu misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fogomayu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Fogomayu saw that one coming.
Fogomayu lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Fogomayu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Fogomayu throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Fogomayu misses its intended target.
Fogomayu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fogomayu is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fogomayu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardy.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Fogomayu misses with a head kick.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Fogomayu moved out of range.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fogomayu.
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fogomayu staying out of range there.

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 Kwiwan Fogomayu.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy is the new middleweight champion!