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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hales Tigris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harrison Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hales Tigris!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tigris is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Hardy is going to stand back up.
Hardy wants to stand up but Tigris manages to regain full guard.
Tigris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Tigris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tigris fails with the takedown
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tigris's guard.
Tigris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tigris looking for a sweep. Not yet Tigris, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigris had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hardy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tigris Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hardy's back instead.
Tigris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hardy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hardy trying to control the action but Tigris just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to get back to his feet but Tigris is in full control for now.
Tigris misses with punches from the back.
Hardy is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Tigris 's hooks.
Tigris avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Tigris throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Tigris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tigris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tigris has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardy's face.
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding Tigris's attempts to control the action.
Tigris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tigris controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harrison Hardy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy stalling.
Tigris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tigris.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardy wanted to stand there but Tigris had control of the position.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tigris managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigris is trying to hold Hardy in close to prevent damage but Hardy has managed to pass into half guard.
Hardy wants to stand up but Tigris is controlling the position.
Tigris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Tigris regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tigris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy wants to get up but he can't break Tigris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tigris trying to control the position.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Tigris wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Tigris is keeping the position.
Tigris 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Tigris counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardy prevents Tigris from improving position.
Tigris working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
Hardy stops Tigris from passing to mount.
Hardy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tigris easily slips into full mount!
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tigris looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hales Tigris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardy tries to bum rush Tigris with a series of wild strikes but Tigris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tigris is trying to work for a sweep but Hardy has mounted him!
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tigris is trying desperately to improve position.
Hardy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Tigris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigris has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tigris's guard.
Tigris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tigris wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Tigris keeps moving.
Harrison Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tigris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tigris!
Hardy prevents Tigris from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigris tries to buck Hardy off but he can't manage it.
Tigris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy wants to stand but Tigris is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hardy prevents Tigris from getting the reversal.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Tigris to control.
Tigris can't escape the position.
Hardy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tigris darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tigris scores with a few weak punches.
Tigris tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Tigris wants to control but Hardy passes into side.
Tigris looking for a sweep but Hardy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tigris can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Tigris shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Hardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tigris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tigris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy trying to control but Tigris is working from the bottom.
Tigris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hardy postures up.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tigris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardy.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but instead Tigris has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hardy controlling Tigris's posture.
Tigris looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardy tries to stand but Tigris is controlling from the bottom.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Tigris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigris keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy tries to stand but Tigris is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tigris rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hardy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tigris looking for a sweep but Hardy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tigris is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.
Tigris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tigris tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy had his way with Hales Tigris in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tigris.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Tigris circles away easily
and Tigris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardy kicks Tigris off and gets to his feet.
Tigris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tigris thinking.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tigris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tigris shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown. Tigris fights it but they end up in guard.
Tigris is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tigris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy wants to stand but Tigris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tigris is on top in guard.
Tigris won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Tigris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tigris prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Tigris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tigris postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Tigris isn't so interested in that idea.
Tigris looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harrison Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tigris's guard.
Tigris 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tigris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy misses with a body punch
and Tigris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tigris.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tigris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigris won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Tigris throws and elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tigris's guard. Nice move by Hardy!
Tigris keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Tigris looking for a sweep. Not yet Tigris, not yet.
Tigris wants to control the position but Hardy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hales Tigris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy wants to control but Tigris is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hales Tigris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Hardy!
Harrison Hardy retains his featherweight title!
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energy
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