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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood has chosen Stone Sour - Last Of The Real as his entrance music. Lance Hardwood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouko moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pouko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls well. He's pushed Pouko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pouko is defended easily by Hardwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Hardwood lands with a good body shot.
Hardwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko checks a leg kick nicely.
Pouko dives in and grabs Hardwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes down on Pouko's head and hops out.
Pouko looking to score a takedown here. Hardwood is defending well but Pouko drives through and ends up in Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood being controlled here, momentarily.
Pouko looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet but Pouko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pouko has gone for a leg lock! Hardwood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pouko's guard.
Pouko looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouko, not yet.
Hardwood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pouko trying to control the position.
Hardwood won't allow Pouko to sweep him here.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Pouko won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pouko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hardwood to the ground. Pouko is now in Hardwood's guard.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pouko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood wants to stand up but Pouko is controlling him.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouko won't allow Hardwood to get back to his feet.
Pouko pushing down on Hardwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pouko is keen to just control but Hardwood is a slippery customer.
Pouko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pouko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up but Pouko is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardwood loads up on a big right hand but Pouko slips the punch.
Pouko has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pouko is defended easily by Hardwood.
Pouko shoots in but Hardwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Pouko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Pouko's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Pouko with that takedown attempt.
Pouko staying out of range there.
Pouko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardwood's guard now, I'm sure.
Pouko won't allow Hardwood to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pouko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardwood eats them both and turns towards Pouko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pouko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Pouko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pouko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pouko advances to half guard.
Pouko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko slips nicely into half guard.
Pouko is controlling the pace.
Hardwood pushes Pouko off but Pouko dives into side control.
Pouko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pouko trying to control the position but Hardwood is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouko taking a break here but Hardwood is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet.
Pouko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardwood keeps working.
Pouko content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hardwood to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pouko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hardwood wants to stand and escape but Pouko is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Pouko misses.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pouko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardwood.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Pouko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls well. He's pushed Pouko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pouko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood lands a jab to Pouko's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pouko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood dips to his left and cracks Pouko with an uppercut!
A big left from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pouko on the side of the head.
Hardwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Pouko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pouko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Hardwood. Those never looked like landing.
Hardwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pouko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut. Pouko saw that one coming.
Pouko shoots in for a double leg but Hardwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pouko fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Hardwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that Pouko avoids nicely.
Pouko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pouko is in Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood wants to stand and escape but Pouko is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pouko trying to control but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood keeping full guard, as Pouko tries to pass.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Pouko isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood leaves Pouko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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.
Pouko walks into a left hand.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pouko.
Pouko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardwood throws a nice looking combination but Pouko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pouko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls well. He's pushed Pouko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood jabs at Pouko's body.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Pouko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to avoid it but Pouko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwood to the ground. Hardwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pouko takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
Hardwood misses with a hook. Pouko ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood lands a body shot.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Hardwood scores with a nice head shot.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Pouko feinted with a counter takedown.
Pouko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pouko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pouko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardwood defends well and Pouko ends up having to push Hardwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poukos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pouko takes one to the chin there.
Hardwood scores with a one two! Pouko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Pouko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pouko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hardwood as Pouko shoots in.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pouko's calf.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pouko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Touko Pouko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Pouko.
Pouko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pouko misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pouko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardwood defends it nicely.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Hardwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Hardwood!
A very excited looking Lance Hardwood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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