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Event:
Ajax Worldwide #1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Knight takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hardy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knight keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy 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.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Hardy tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Hardy trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Hardy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hardy tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy advances nicely into full mount.
Knight holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hardy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Knight keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Knight is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount and Knight is in trouble!
Knight is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Hardy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardy is trying to control here but Knight has managed to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.#T4#
Hardy passes to full mount!
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy avoids the attempt from Knight to control.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knight punishes Hardy's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knight enables Hardy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knight manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight is pulling down on Hardy's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardy, at least for the moment.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.#T2#
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Knight misses the jab.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight works the jab nicely.
Hardy misses with a double jab
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jed Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Hardy misses with a body punch
and Knight counters with an outside leg kick.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.#T3#
Knight scores with a kick to the body.
Knight lands an overhand right.
Knight slips a jab from Hardy.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Knight tries a quick counter leg kick but Hardy is wise to it.
Knight tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jed Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardy under the eye.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
and Knight counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.#T4#
Knight cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Knight. #TD#
Hardy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hardy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy happy to just control the position for now.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Hardy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Knight connects with a single shot there.
Knight wants to land a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight misses the jab.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
Knight follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
#T1#
A left lands for Knight.
Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knight throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knight connects with the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardy takes a step back to recover.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy slips under a jab from Knight.
Jab by Knight.
Jab, jab by Knight - just one landing.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.#T3#
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy is looking for a counter combo.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Knight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Knight throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knight avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A good leg kick by Knight.
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Hardy slips a jab from Knight.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Hardy jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Knight!
Post fight, Jed Knight took to the microphone: 'i just want say thank you to all my sponsors, Aspire for making me feel at home here. On to the next one.'.
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Event:
AFC #19 Prelims
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Mouwanga counters with a stiff right hand.
Mouwanga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mouwanga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Mouwanga manages to avoid it.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Mouwanga ducks down to avoid it.
Mouwanga blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Mouwanga's head back.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Mouwanga misses.
Hardy tries to counter with a takedown but Mouwanga is quick to defend against it.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Mouwanga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Mouwanga saw that one coming.
Mouwanga misses with a looping right.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Mouwanga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mouwanga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mouwanga misses with an uppercut
and Mouwanga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Mouwanga.
Daniel Mouwanga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mouwanga slips a straight right by Hardy.
A punch combination from Mouwanga misses.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mouwanga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mouwanga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouwanga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mouwanga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mouwanga throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouwanga throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mouwanga counters with a head kick.
Nice shot by Mouwanga.
Mouwanga misses with a hook.
Mouwanga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Mouwanga.
Hardy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mouwanga just manages to avoid it.
Mouwanga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouwanga throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Mouwanga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!#T2#
Hardy digs a good hook to Mouwanga's body.
Mouwanga throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Hardy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mouwanga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mouwanga throws a head kick that misses
and Hardy counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Mouwanga instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hardy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mouwanga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
A short right from Mouwanga on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga lands with a short shot to the head.
Mouwanga misses with some punches.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mouwanga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mouwanga is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardy gets an underhook and turns Mouwanga into the cage.
Mouwanga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Mouwanga taking a breather.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mouwanga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mouwanga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
A short left from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Mouwanga is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hardy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mouwanga to the mat. Mouwanga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hardy advances position into side control!
Mouwanga is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy is really struggling to control Mouwanga but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Hardy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hardy takes a little break here. Mouwanga wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hardy tries to move to mount but Mouwanga blocks the move with his legs.
Mouwanga wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mouwanga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mouwanga moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mouwanga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mouwanga.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouwanga lands with a nice body punch.
Mouwanga wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Mouwanga ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Mouwanga.
A combination from Mouwanga does no damage.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Mouwanga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Mouwanga misses the target.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mouwanga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mouwanga.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouwanga.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Mouwanga manages to avoid it.
Mouwanga loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.#T1#
Hardy throws a lazy head kick
and Mouwanga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mouwanga tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouwanga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mouwanga slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mouwanga staying out of range there.
Mouwanga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy jabs Mouwanga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mouwanga throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.#CL2#
Mouwanga clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Mouwanga blocking some punches.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mouwanga has Hardy pushed against the cage.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mouwanga's elbow. #T2#
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mouwanga controls his hands.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouwanga gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mouwanga stalling.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Mouwanga avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Mouwanga avoiding damage.
Mouwanga slowing the pace effectively.
Hardy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mouwanga blocks it with crossed arms.
Mouwanga has Hardy pushed against the cage.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouwanga misses with a knee strike.
Mouwanga is working Hardy over against the cage.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Mouwanga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mouwanga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouwanga blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Mouwanga scores a nice knee to the body.
Mouwanga prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Mouwanga.
Hardy tries a body shot but Mouwanga blocks it.
Mouwanga tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Mouwanga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mouwanga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Mouwanga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Mouwanga.
Mouwanga swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mouwanga prevents a body shot from Hardy. #T4#
Hardy tries to work over Mouwanga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mouwanga misses with a body punch.
Mouwanga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mouwanga's elbow.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mouwanga blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Mouwanga avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy has Mouwanga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mouwanga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mouwanga's elbow.
Mouwanga cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mouwanga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mouwanga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mouwanga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mouwanga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mouwanga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy throws a jab when Mouwanga was well out of range.
Mouwanga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mouwanga sprawls and moves away.
Mouwanga throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Mouwanga shakes it off.
Mouwanga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mouwanga misses with a left hand
and Mouwanga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mouwanga counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Mouwanga moved away.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouwanga.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mouwanga.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Mouwanga has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hardy tries a body shot but Mouwanga blocks it.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mouwanga's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mouwanga lands with a right to the head.
Mouwanga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouwanga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mouwanga.
Hardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mouwanga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Mouwanga controls the action.
Mouwanga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mouwanga is trying to stall.
Mouwanga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mouwanga is struggling to control the position.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mouwanga lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga lands a knee to the head.
#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Mouwanga.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Mouwanga has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Hardy - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Mouwanga, and another! Hardy is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Daniel Mouwanga!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Mouwanga made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AFC #16
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Snorten catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.
Snorten lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Snorten drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Snorten misses the target.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten lands with a nice body punch.
Snorten throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Snorten steps away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range. #TD2#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snorten tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Snorten works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Snorten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hardy keeping full guard, as Snorten tries to pass.
Snorten stops Hardy from standing up.
Snorten passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardy has hold of Snorten's hands but Snorten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snorten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Snorten.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snorten throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Snorten has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snorten.
Snorten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snorten is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snorten lands a nice short elbow.
Snorten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snorten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snorten content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snorten scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Hardy is rocked!#T3#
Snorten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Snorten finish him?
Snorten arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hardy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rip Snorten made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jordi Joestar (ranked 2155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 2253 p4p, 266 weight class). Joestar comes into the arena with Stand Proud blaring out of the sound system. Brian Hardy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jordi Joestar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joestar has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy has Joestar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joestar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy wants the takedown. Joestar is fighting it off but Hardy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Joestar's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joestar (0) vs (2) Hardy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Joestar keeps moving.
Joestar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Joestar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (2) vs (2) Hardy
Joestar stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Joestar looking to pass the guard.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Joestar looking to pass the guard.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Joestar postures up.
Joestar trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy working a defensive guard but Joestar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (5) vs (2) Hardy
Joestar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joestar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardy is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy prevents Joestar from improving position.
Joestar trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Hardy keeps Joestar under control for a moment.
Joestar staying calm.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (5) vs (4) Hardy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Joestar won't allow it.
Hardy wants to control but Joestar is keeping him busy.
Hardy is pressing down on Joestar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joestar is holding on for now.
Joestar is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joestar! Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (5) vs (7) Hardy
Joestar is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Joestar regains half guard.
Joestar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hardy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hardy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joestar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joestar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (7) vs (7) Hardy
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joestar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Joestar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joestar stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (10) vs (7) Hardy
Joestar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Hardy wants to control but Joestar postures up.
Hardy seems a little lost for a moment, as Joestar dominates the positioning.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joestar working away.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joestar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joestar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joestar (10) vs (11) Hardy
Hardy has the hooks in. Joestar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joestar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hardy's guard. Nice work there by Joestar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (12) vs (11) Hardy
Joestar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joestar is one step ahead there.
Hardy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joestar looking to pass the guard.
Joestar stands and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (15) vs (11) Hardy
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joestar is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joestar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joestar tries for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Joestar tries to advance to mount but Hardy denies him.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hardy trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Joestar trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
Hardy trying to control but Joestar postures up.
Hardy gets full guard.
Joestar wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Joestar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Joestar (18) vs (11) Hardy
Hardy is looking to regain half guard here but Joestar keeps moving and retains side control.
Joestar takes a little break here. Hardy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joestar working away.
Hardy is not content to let Joestar control the position.
Joestar working away.
Joestar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hardy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joestar tries to move to mount but Hardy blocks the move with his legs.
Joestar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hardy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Joestar (20) vs (11) Hardy
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy tries to hold on but Joestar pushes him away.
Joestar moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Joestar (23) vs (11) Hardy
Hardy can't escape the position.
Hardy is keeping busy.
Joestar working for a choke but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy just trying to survive but Joestar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hardy staying busy and making it hard for Joestar to control.
Joestar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joestar is looking for the choke from the back position but Hardy is controlling his hands well.
Hardy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Joestar looking for the RNC.
Hardy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Joestar struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Joestar wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Hardy tries to escape the position.
Hardy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joestar avoiding Hardy 's attempts to control his hands.
Joestar is trying to stick to Hardy's back but Hardy is turning into Joestar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Joestar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hardy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (23) vs (13) Hardy
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Joestar keeps moving.
Joestar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joestar (25) vs (13) Hardy
Joestar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Joestar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joestar has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Joestar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy keeping full guard, as Joestar tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joestar takes the fight on points by 25 to 13.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 2237 p4p, 261 weight class) and Luiz Araujo (ranked 3165 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Araujo's choice of entrance music: Who Shot Ya?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Brian Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Luiz Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hardy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araujo on his heels. He'll look to pass Araujo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy slips nicely into half guard.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Hardy moves into full mount! Araujo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (0) Araujo
Hardy prevents Araujo from getting the reversal.
Araujo tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Araujo can't escape the position.
Araujo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (8) vs (0) Araujo
Araujo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hardy is riding his opponent, not letting Araujo buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for the RNC.
Hardy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Araujo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Araujo breaks Hardy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (8) vs (2) Araujo
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy is pulling down on Araujo's head to control his posture.
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Hardy is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Hardy defends it.
Hardy keeping control of the position.
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Araujo stacks Hardy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Araujo! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (8) vs (5) Araujo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
Hardy keeping hold of Araujo's head, controlling as best he can.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Araujo escapes and throws Hardy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (8) vs (8) Araujo
Hardy wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gets full guard.
Hardy controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Hardy 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araujo has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Hardy managing to control the position.
Araujo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardy is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Hardy moves into full guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hardy tries to roll over but Araujo keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardy is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hardy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hardy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hardy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hardy (12) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hardy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (15) vs (8) Araujo
Araujo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hardy (15) vs (12) Araujo
Hardy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Araujo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Araujo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy controlling the position well.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy is doing well to control the position and prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
A relieved looking Brian Hardy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMMA 83 Yabaisa vs Tallon 2
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alatalo lands a really nice looking cross but Hardy seems unphased.
Alatalo dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Alatalo.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Alatalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo connects with a right hand. Hardy shakes it off.
Hardy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alatalo 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.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Alatalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardy misses with a double jab
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Alatalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alatalo defends well and Hardy ends up having to push Alatalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Alatalo counters with a left to the body.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alatalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy cracks Alatalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Alatalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alatalo defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Alatalo jabs at Hardy's body.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Hardy misses with a left hand
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alatalo sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Alatalo has one foot on Hardy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Alatalo's head back.
Alatalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hardy misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alatalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alatalo needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Alatalo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Alatalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Alatalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alatalo checks a low kick from Hardy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Alatalo is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Alatalo controlling Hardy's posture.
Hardy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Hardy trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Alatalo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alatalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alatalo controlling the position.
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!
Hardy wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Alatalo misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alatalo misses the shot to the body.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alatalo misses with a straight left.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alatalo. Alatalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alatalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alatalo misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy misses the jab.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo sizes up Hardy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Alatalo misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Alatalo lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo slips under a jab.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alatalo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Hardy.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alatalo thinking.
Alatalo digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
Alatalo slips under a jab from Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice cross by Alatalo.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alatalo lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##TD#
Hardy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy prevents Alatalo from getting back to his feet.
Hardy postures up.
Alatalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Alatalo is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Alatalo controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Alatalo pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alatalo wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alatalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alatalo dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
Hardy with a hook.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Alatalo.
Alatalo connects with a single shot there.
Alatalo cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo moves out of range easily.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy in side control, throwing shots but Alatalo defends.
Alatalo is trying to get back to his feet.
Alatalo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alatalo keeps working.
Alatalo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Hardy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hardy wants to control but Alatalo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hardy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alatalo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alatalo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alatalo regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardy trying to control the pace.
Alatalo is looking to improve his position.
Alatalo is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alatalo's head.
Alatalo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alatalo wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alatalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alatalo scores with a hook.
Alatalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alatalo scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alatalo takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy shoots for a takedown but Alatalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alatalo jabs at Hardy's body.
Hardy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alatalo eats them both and turns towards Hardy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Alatalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brian Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alatalo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Alatalo!
After the big win, Lasse Alatalo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMMA Fight Night 6
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kai lands a head shot.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kai misses with the body kick
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Kai misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kai misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Kai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Kai throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kai has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Kai blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Kai blocking some punches.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai or not.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Kai lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Kai lands an uppercut.
Kai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Hardy pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai lands a right hand.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with some punches.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Kai prevents a body shot from Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kai jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Hardy.#CL2#
Kai moves into the clinch.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Kai digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Kai.
Kai gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai blocks a body shot from Hardy. #T1#
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Kai.
Kai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anakoni Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Hardy takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Kai throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Kai misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Kai tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!#T3#
Kai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy switches off momentarily and Kai cracks him with a monster right hand! Hardy topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kai dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anakoni Kai!
In his post fight interview, Anakoni Kai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMMA 75 Boagrius vs Dragovic 2
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Trotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trotter.
Trotter misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trotter cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Trotter is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Trotter's guard.
Trotter keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Trotter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Trotter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy trying to move into half guard but instead Trotter has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hardy controls Trotter momentarily but Trotter frees himself.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trotter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Trotter trying to control the position.
Trotter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Trotter is keeping the position.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Trotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
A little jabbing left from Trotter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Trotter counter with a right hand. #T4#
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trotter.
Trotter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trotter throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy digs a good hook to Trotter's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trotter. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trotter slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy cracks Trotter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trotter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trotter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trotter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trotter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Trotter is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Trotter's guard.
Trotter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trotter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trotter keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses. Trotter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Trotter!#REVB##SUB2#
Trotter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hardy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Trotter, into his guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trotter working for submissions but it's allowed Hardy to get to half guard.
#T1#
Hardy is trying to control. Trotter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy not doing much here.
#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hardy wants to work for an arm triangle but Trotter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy trying to control the action but Trotter is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Trotter is defending the position.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trotter taking some punishment here, with Hardy in his half guard. #T3#
Hardy is keen to just control but Trotter is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Trotter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Trotter defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trotter defends it well. #SUB#
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Trotter defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trotter moves into full guard.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trotter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hardy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trotter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Hardy!
A very excited looking Brian Hardy 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.
In defeat, Alonzo Trotter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dudes'.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 1828 p4p, 261 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 1785 p4p, 220 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; TJ Hearts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hearts closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hearts (0) vs (2) Hardy
Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but Hearts defending well.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Hearts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hearts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hearts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Hardy trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (2) Hardy
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Hearts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hearts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy is pulling down on Hearts's head to control his posture.
Our spies down at at LOD: BAD BOY MMA inform us that Hardy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hearts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Hearts is proving a slippery customer.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (2) vs (4) Hardy
Hearts wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hearts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hearts can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hearts works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hearts (4) vs (4) Hardy
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hearts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hearts uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hearts (7) vs (4) Hardy
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hearts just content to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
Hardy tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
Hearts advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hearts (9) vs (4) Hardy
Hardy tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy stops Hearts from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hearts trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is still trying to improve position.
Hearts has isolated one of Hardy's arms. Hardy looking to fight him off but Hearts twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). TJ Hearts!
Our winner, TJ Hearts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMMA 67 Spector vs Booney
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Alexius. Alexius maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexius tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Alexius forces Hardy back against the cage and clinches.
Alexius is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Alexius.
Alexius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexius misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
#TD#
Alexius drags the fight down to the ground.
Hardy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alexius manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Alexius is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Alexius tries to stand but Hardy is controlling from the bottom.
Alexius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy pulls Alexius in close to prevent any damage.
Alexius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alexius controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Alexius is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Alexius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexius wants to clinch.#T3#
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexius slips under a jab from Hardy.#CL#
Alexius gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Alexius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Alexius as the two fighters clinch.
Alexius pushes Hardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexius tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Alexius back against the cage.
Alexius looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
#BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Alexius slips under a jab.
Alexius 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.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexius throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range. #T4#
Alexius throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexius 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.
Alexius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexius slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
It looked like Alexius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexius throws a combination that misses
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alexius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexius tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexius cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Alexius wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexius.
Bessarion Alexius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Alexius tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
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!
#R2#
Alexius is looking to clinch.
Alexius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Alexius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hardy back to the cage. Alexius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexius is looking to clinch.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Alexius slips the punch.
Hardy lands with a hook. Alexius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Alexius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Alexius moves into the clinch.
Alexius works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Alexius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexius defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Alexius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexius 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Alexius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Alexius has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Alexius jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Alexius around his waist. Alexius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Alexius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##CL#
Alexius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexiuss head. #BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Alexius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Hardy.#CL#
Alexius has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Alexius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexius lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Alexius has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Alexius misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Alexius ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexius no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy wanted to stand there but Alexius had control of the position.
Hardy 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.
Hardy trying to control but Alexius is working from the bottom.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Alexius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Alexius is keeping the position.
Hardy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Hardy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexius tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexius jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexius moves out of range of the strikes.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Alexius moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Alexius tries to clinch up.
Alexius 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.
Alexius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Alexius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Alexius wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Alexius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Alexius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alexius avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Alexius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Alexius. Alexius maintains the clinch.
Alexius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Hardy blocking some punches.
Alexius is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bessarion Alexius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexius tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Alexius back against the cage.
Alexius misses with the head strike.
Alexius lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Alexius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexius.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Alexius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexius tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Alexius tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Alexius avoids it well.
Bessarion Alexius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alexius's head.#T2#
Alexius tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexius wants to clinch
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Alexius counters with a single leg into guard. Hardy didn't expect that.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alexius manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Alexius tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hardy controls his leg. #T3#
Hardy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alexius trying to control from Hardy's half guard. Hardy has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexius defends it easily.
Hardy has his hands on Alexius's head, controlling the position.
Hardy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Alexius dives into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexius in particular looking to stall.
Alexius seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bessarion Alexius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy pushes Alexius off looking to stand but Alexius dives back in and keeps control.
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy tries to kick Alexius off in order to stand up. Alexius Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
A victorious Brian Hardy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Bessarion Alexius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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Event:
MMMA 63 Moors vs Alatalo 2
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDistacio Jr.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Distacio Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Distacio Jr looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Distacio Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Distacio Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Distacio Jr swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Distacio Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Distacio Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Distacio Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hardy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Distacio Jr! #T1#
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Hardy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Distacio Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Distacio Jr wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Distacio Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#ES#
Distacio Jr bucks Hardy off and manages to get back to his feet! #T2#
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Distacio Jr's head but Distacio Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Distacio Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Distacio Jr looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Distacio Jr as Hardy shoots in.
Distacio Jr swinging wildly here.
Distacio Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Hardy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Distacio Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
Harry Distacio Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Hardy.
No joy there for Distacio Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Distacio Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio Jr needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Distacio Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Distacio Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Distacio Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Distacio Jr, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Distacio Jr against the cage but Distacio Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Distacio Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. #REVR#
Distacio Jr trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardy holds on and takes a little breather.
Distacio Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Hardy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hardy is in guard.#REVB#
Distacio Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Hardy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Hardy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Distacio Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardy. #T4#
Distacio Jr is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Distacio Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Distacio Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Distacio Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hardy is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
#R2#
Distacio Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
The fighters circling - Distacio Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Distacio Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Distacio Jr looking to control.
Distacio Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy controlling the position.
Distacio Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy pulls Distacio Jr in to control the position.
Brian Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Distacio Jr with a nice head shot there.
Distacio Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Distacio Jr wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Distacio Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Distacio Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hardy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hardy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Distacio Jr is keeping the position.#T2#
Distacio Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Distacio Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Distacio Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Distacio Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Distacio Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hardy won't allow Distacio Jr to sweep him here.
Distacio Jr keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Distacio Jr has a closed guard, preventing Hardy from standing up.
Distacio Jr has momentary wrist control but Hardy slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Distacio Jr is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Distacio Jr is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Distacio Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Distacio Jr working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Distacio Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Distacio Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Distacio Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Distacio Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Distacio Jr avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Hardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Distacio Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Distacio Jr didn't see that one coming.
Harry Distacio Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Distacio Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harry Distacio Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range.
Distacio Jr jabs at Hardy's body.
Distacio Jr scores with a leg kick.
Distacio Jr throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Distacio Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy looks for a takedown but Distacio Jr sprawls well.
Distacio Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Distacio Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Distacio Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Distacio Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Distacio Jr misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.#TD#
Hardy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Distacio Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Distacio Jr throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Distacio Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Distacio Jr won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Hardy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Hardy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Distacio Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Distacio Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy controls Distacio Jr momentarily but Distacio Jr frees himself.
Distacio Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harry Distacio Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy has his hands on Distacio Jr's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Distacio Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Distacio Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Distacio Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Distacio Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Hardy controls Distacio Jr momentarily but Distacio Jr frees himself.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Distacio Jr from controlling successfully.
Distacio Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy pulls Distacio Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Distacio Jr's guard. #REVB#
Distacio Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Distacio Jr 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Distacio Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Hardy takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardy manages to circle out of the way.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardy manages to circle out of the way.
Bakunin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bakunin clinches.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Hardy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Hardy has hold of one of Bakunin's legs. Bakunin is fighting the takedown attempt but Hardy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Bakunin kicks Hardy off and gets to his feet.
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!
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakunin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakunin with a body shot.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Bakunin drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
#T2#
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bakunin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bakunin lands with a right to the head.
Bakunin gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakunin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Bakunin - that landed with a thud.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakunins head.
Bakunin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bakunin.
Hardy has Bakunin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bakunin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhail Bakunin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Hardy.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bakunin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakunin prevents it.
Bakunin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside. #ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Bakunin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hardy with a big uppercut! Hardy tries to clinch up but Bakunin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hardy to the mat! Hardy covers up and Bakunin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Bakunin!
A very excited looking Mikhail Bakunin 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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Event:
MMMA 52 Moors vs Martin
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardy slips a jab from Marshal.
Marshal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksei Marshal has been cut.
Hardy throws a hook but Marshal blocks it.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body kick from Marshal.
Nice body kick from Marshal.
Hardy tests Marshal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Marshal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Marshal looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Marshal throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Marshal.
Marshal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marshal tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Hardy avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Marshal connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Marshal slips a jab from Hardy.
Aleksei Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshal. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marshal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Marshal as Hardy shoots in.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marshal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Hardy lands.
Marshal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshal misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Marshal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marshal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Marshal counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshal was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshal.
Marshal misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Hardy lands a left and a right that send Marshal crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Marshal is rocked!
Hardy throws a jab when Marshal was well out of range.
Oh Marshal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy cracks Marshal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marshal thumps Hardy with a low kick.#TD2#
Marshal tries to sprawl but Hardy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardy trying to control the action but Marshal is working from the bottom. #T3#
Marshal is trying to stand back up but Hardy is controlling him
Marshal seems to have got his legs back now.
Marshal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marshal controlling the position.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
Marshal is trying to get back to full guard.
Marshal trying to control but Hardy postures up.
#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a kimura here.
Marshal is trying to control but can't.
Hardy is trying to control. Marshal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marshal delivers a nice body kick.
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 cut man is working on Aleksei Marshal's cut.
That's time! Marshal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Marshal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Marshal.
Marshal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Marshal.
Donk. Marshal catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshal. Marshal obviously looking to wear him down.
Brian Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Marshal misses its target.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Marshal.
Aleksei Marshal is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marshal under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Marshal misses the shot to the body.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Hardy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marshal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marshal connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Marshal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Marshal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshal throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Marshal throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Marshal lands with a right hand.
Hardy swings for the body but Marshal moves out of range.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Marshal counters with a quick kick to the body but Hardy blocks it.
Marshal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Marshal scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marshal.
Marshal scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Marshal kicks Hardy off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Marshal misses.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marshal lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshal slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body punch
and Marshal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshal misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marshal!
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marshal.
Hardy is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Marshal.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marshal under the eye.
Marshal throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy checks a low kick from Marshal.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marshal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Marshal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marshal.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshal.
Hardy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marshal.
Hardy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hardy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marshal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marshal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Marshal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Marshal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Marshal throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshal.#KD2#
Hardy lands a left and a right that send Marshal crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Marshal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshal.
Marshal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marshal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marshal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshal slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Marshal fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardy in the body.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Nice body kick from Marshal.#T1#
Marshal connects with a jab.
Marshal looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Marshal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marshal throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marshal lands a jab.
Marshal misses with a hook.
Hardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Marshal lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Marshal throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
Marshal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Marshal lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marshal misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Marshal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marshal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marshal throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Marshal slips under a jab.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Marshal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Marshal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marshal slips a straight right by Hardy.
Marshal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshal.
Nice defenses there by Marshal.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshal.
Marshal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy left from Marshal finds it's target.
Marshal lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming.
Marshal slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Marshal misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marshal's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshal is controlling Hardy's posture.#T4#
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Marshal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hardy pulls Marshal in to control the position.
Marshal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksei Marshal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshal 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksei Marshal!
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Event:
MMMA 47 Night of Champions 3
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Ford.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Hardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That kick from Ford tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardy punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Ford avoids it with no problem.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Hardy cracks Ford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Hardy clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Ford didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy moves out of range as Ford throws a body kick.
Jab by Ford.#T2#
Hardy swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Ford connects with a right hand. Hardy shakes it off.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Ford tries to land a leg kick but Hardy saw it coming and moves away.
Ford takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Ford slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy misses the jab.
Ford takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Ford clinches with his opponent.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Ford is controlling him.
Come on Ford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Ford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Ford lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Hardy wants to break free but Ford has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Hardy slips under a jab from Ford.
Ford misses with a leg kick.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford misses with a kick to the body
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ford throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Ford misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Ford slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Hardy misses with a hook.
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 Alan Ford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hardy throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Ford catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.
Hardy misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Ford moves into the clinch.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ford slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Ford.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Hardy has been cut.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Ford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Ford jabs at Hardy's body.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy works over Ford's head and body with a nice combination.
Ford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Ford avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.#T2#
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Ford backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford jabs at Hardy's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ford. That's going to slow Hardy down.
Ford slips a jab from Hardy.
Ford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy checks a low kick from Ford.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ford.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford tried to counter with a leg kick but Hardy avoided it.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Hardy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Ford swings widly with a right hand
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Ford jabs at Hardy's body.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Hardy staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
Ford throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range. #T4#
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Ford misses with a hook.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Ford throws a body kick that misses
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
Hardy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alan Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alan Ford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Hardy's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Ford catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.
Ford cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ford is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Ford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
It looked like Ford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ford. Ford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks. #T1##CL#
Ford closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ford fails to land.
Hardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Ford didn't see that one coming.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Ford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
A counter left hand to the body from Ford misses its target.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Ford misses with a straight left. #T2#
Ford thows a leg kick but Hardy checks it
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks.
Ford catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Ford avoids nicely.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Hardy throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Ford feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford avoids the body shot from Hardy.
#T3#
Hardy misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Ford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ford.
Ford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ford keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brian Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ford.
Hardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ford has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alan Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ford prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Alan Ford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Ford has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Ford has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Ford gets a clinch.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ford won't allow it.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Hardy.
I think Ford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alan Ford!
An out of breath Alan Ford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 1356 p4p, 215 weight class) and Sparbot One (ranked 4834 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Brian Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot One!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
One pulls guard effortlessly.
One being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
One is pulling down on Hardy's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy slips nicely into half guard.
Hardy is looking to advance position but One won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One moves into full guard.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (0) vs (2) One
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
One sitting in guard here, content to control.
One must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy pulls One in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One postures up.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Hardy managing to control the position.
One looking to pass the guard.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
One 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.
Hardy is pulling down on One's head. It's preventing any offense from One, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as One controls the pace.
Hardy controlling One's posture.
Hardy looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the position here.
One controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardy pulls One in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hardy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hardy continues to stall.
Hardy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but One puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control here.
Hardy is trying is best to control the position here.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard but One has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (0) vs (5) One
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding One's attempts to control the action.
Hardy wants to control but One is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
One prevents Hardy from getting the reversal.
Hardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
One controlling the pace for now.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy tries to hold on but One postures up.
Hardy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (0) vs (8) One
Hardy looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
One not allowing Hardy to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
One controlling well, preventing Hardy from escaping the position.
Hardy wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the hands but One won't let him.
One just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hardy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hardy turns into One and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (8) One
Hardy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (8) One
One tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy in the domination position with One hanging on.
Hardy tries to advance to mount but One denies him.
One can't do much from the bottom here.
One prevents Hardy from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by One, who protects the arm well.
Hardy tries to move to mount but One blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
One wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 1307 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 2850 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. knuck if you buck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brian Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Henry shoots in.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Henry .
Henry gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
Hardy pulls guard successfully.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control the position here.
Henry looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (0) Henry
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hardy won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Henry keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Henry keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Henry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Henry is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Henry is controlling Hardy's posture.
Henry looking to control.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Henry is controlling Hardy's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Henry looking to control.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Henry is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Henry keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling the position.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy pushes down on Henry 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardy is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henry controlling the position for now.
Henry wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Hardy is keen to just control but Henry is a slippery customer.
Henry trying to control here.
Henry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (2) Henry
Henry being controlled here momentarily.
Henry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Henry wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Hardy is keeping the position.
Hardy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy has Henry pulled in close to control his posture.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy is pulling down on Henry 's head to control his posture.
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
Henry trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.
Henry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henry is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Henry is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.
Hardy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hardy is looking to control Henry 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is doing well to control the position and prevent Henry from advancing to side control.
Hardy is refusing to be controlled, as Henry sits in half guard.
Henry tries to pass to full mount but Hardy defends it.
Henry stalling away here and it's allowed Hardy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Henry trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Hardy pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Henry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy seems keen to control Henry 's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardy seems keen to control Henry 's posture.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Henry stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardy has control of Henry 's left arm, preventing Henry from doing any damage.
Henry preventing the sweep.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hardy gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hardy takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Brian Hardy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Hardy (ranked 1299 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 1739 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hardy forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardy is defending well.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardy decides to pull guard.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Hardy controlling the position.
Hardy continues to stall.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Hardy has control of Dos Santos's left arm, preventing Dos Santos from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Hardy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (2) vs (0) Dos Santos
Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Hardy pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dos Santos trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hardy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (5) vs (0) Dos Santos
Hardy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dos Santos is holding on tight.
Hardy forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (8) vs (0) Dos Santos
Hardy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dos Santos is defending well though. Hardy let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for the choke from the back position but Dos Santos is controlling his hands well.
Hardy working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dos Santos is doing well to defend. Hardy seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dos Santos is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Hardy!
A relieved looking Brian Hardy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denke.
Denke looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Denke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Denke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denke.
Denke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denke lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Denke.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Denke's head back.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denke at a distance.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Hardy defending well as Denke loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Denke finds it's way through Hardy's defenses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Denke fails to land with a series of punches.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Denke misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke lands with an overhand left.
Denke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Denke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Denke defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Denke avoids them all with ease.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Denke misses with a left hand
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Hardy misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Denke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Denke throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy moves out of range as Denke strikes.#CL#
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Denke. Denke maintains the clinch.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Denke.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Denke finds it's target.
Denke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Denke sizes up Hardy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Denke dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Denke misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denke throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Denke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denke throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Denke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Denke throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Denke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Denke wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Denke instigates a clinch.
Hardy is trying to force a seperation but Denke has the dominant position.
Denke lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Denke connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Denke finish him?
Denke fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hardy square on the jaw! Damn, Hardy is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Karl Denke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CCR 84
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Alexius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Alexius backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Alexius manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Alexius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexius staying out of range there.
Alexius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexius lands with a good body shot.
Alexius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexius's head backwards.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Alexius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Alexius throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexius.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a body punch but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexius with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Alexius throws a body kick that misses.
Alexius throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Alexius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardy digs a good hook to Alexius's body.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Alexius misses the target.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alexius looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexius has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexius misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexius looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.#T3#
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
Hardy digs a good hook to Alexius's body.
Alexius misses the jab.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexius throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Alexius is out of range.
Hardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Alexius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexius trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Alexius working the ground and pound.#T4#
Hardy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alexius trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Alexius wants to control for a moment but Hardy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alexius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardy is looking to escape.
Alexius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Alexius is controlling him
Hardy has hold of Alexius's hands but Alexius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alexius misses with a head kick.
Alexius goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Alexius on that attempt.
Hardy unleashes a big counter combination but Alexius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardy lands a jab.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy tries to bum rush Alexius with a series of wild strikes but Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Alexius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Alexius moved out of range.
Alexius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Alexius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy.#T1#
Alexius lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Alexius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexius.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Alexius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
Hardy moves out of range as Alexius strikes.
Alexius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexius.
Alexius throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alexius.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Alexius throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Alexius shoots in and bounces Hardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy wants to stand up but Alexius is controlling him.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Alexius is having none of it.
Hardy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Hardy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alexius off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A jab from Hardy misses.
A left lands for Hardy.
Alexius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Alexius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Alexius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bessarion Alexius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Alexius seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alexius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alexius is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexius scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Hardy tries to escape but Alexius is in control.
An elbow from Alexius crashes against the mat.
Alexius lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardy taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius in side control, throwing shots but Hardy defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexius.
Alexius in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet.
Alexius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alexius.
Alexius trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Alexius with an uppercut!
Hardy throws a series of punches but Alexius moves out of range.
Alexius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardy digs a good hook to Alexius's body.
Hardy tries to bum rush Alexius with a series of wild strikes but Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexius shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexius should have avoided that one.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexius under the eye.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.#T1#
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius feinted with a counter takedown.
Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Alexius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexius.
Alexius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexius throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Alexius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Hardy misses. #T2#
Alexius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alexius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy sizes up Alexius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Alexius shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bessarion Alexius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alexius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexius swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Alexius cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
#T3#
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexius scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Alexius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexius throws a chopping leg kick but Hardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alexius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Alexius throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexius defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Alexius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alexius keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Alexius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hardy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Hardy manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Alexius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Alexius counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Hardy has one foot on Alexius's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bessarion Alexius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
In defeat, Bessarion Alexius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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Event:
DUEL#54 Hardy vs Hanak
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Hanak cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Hardy slips under a jab from Hanak.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hanak throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanak.
Hardy sets himself, and Hanak steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardy avoids it this time.
Hanak works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Hanak.
Hanak throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Hanak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Hanak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanak lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanak.
Hardy tries to break free but Hanak pushes him back against the cage.
Hanak misses with a body punch.
Hardy is trying to push Hanak away but Hanak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanak misses with some punches.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Hanak tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Hanak is controlling him.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hanak pushes Hardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hanak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanak has Hardy pushed against the cage.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.
Hanak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hanak digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Hanak throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hanak cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Hanak.
Hanak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hanak misses with some punches.
#T2#
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Hanak is controlling the position.
Hardy is trying to push Hanak away but Hanak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanak lands a right hand.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanak won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Hanak.
Hanak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanak can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Hanak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Hanak is controlling the position.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy tries to circle away but Hanak has him pinned against the cage.
Hanak scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanak lands a right hand.
Hanak digs a right hand underneath Hardy's ribcage. Hardy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Hanak.
A shot in the inside from Hanak.
A right hand to the body from Hanak.
#T3#
Hardy prevents a body shot from Hanak. #BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hanak moves into the clinch.
Hanak misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
Hanak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hanak misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanak lands a body punch.
Hanak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanak has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hanak has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hanak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanak has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hanak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanak throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Hanak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Hanak.
Hanak sizes up Hardy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanak, as that shot connected.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanak lands with a shot to the body.
Hanak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Hanak moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanak misses with some punches.
#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Hanak shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardy eats them both and turns towards Hanak to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardy walks into a straight right hand from Hanak.
Hanak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanak misses the target.
Hanak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanak.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanak.
Hanak thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanak feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hanak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanak lands with an overhand left.
Hanak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Hanak throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Hanak finds it's target.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Hanak with an uppercut!
Hanak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak jabs at Hardy's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lunges at Hanak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanak's hand.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanak. #T2#
Hanak throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Hanak moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
Hanak has Hardy pushed against the cage.
Hanak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hanak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lukas Hanak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hanak swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanak.
#BC#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hanak.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak feints a jab promting Hardy to slip. Hanak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Hanak.
Hanak connects with a crisp jab. #T3##CL2#
Hanak gets a clinch.
Hanak misses with some punches.
Hanak has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanak.
Hanak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hanak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanak stalling the fight.
Hanak cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
Hanak lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanak lands a shot to the body.
Hanak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanak presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanak works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hanak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanak scores with a hook to the body.
Hanak lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanak.
Hanak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanak is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hanak lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!
Nice body punch from Hanak - that landed with a thud.
Hanak scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanak gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanak lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hardy to his knees! Hanak keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Hanak!
Lukas Hanak is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Lukas Hanak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DUEL#46 Hardy vs Morgan
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simon Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Morgan misses with a double jab
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan lands a front kick.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardy rather than just go for the knockout.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Morgan scores with a push kick.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Hardy stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Hardy moved away.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
A big left from Hardy misses.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a hook
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardy.#ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
Hardy thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy throws an overhand right that drops Morgan like a sack of potatoes! Hardy dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy retains his welterweight title!
Simon Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'hell of a fight. experienced alot in mma but after my contract expired, i decided my fighting life is over'.
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Event:
DUEL#38 Hardy vs Marshall
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marshall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Marshall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marshall throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Marshall throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.#TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marshall lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Marshall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marshall postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Marshall is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Hardy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marshall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marshall keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marshall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy is trying to force a seperation but Marshall has the dominant position.#BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Marshall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Marshall misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marshall throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely. #T2#
Marshall wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
Marshall throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Marshall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marshall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Marshall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marshall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marshall working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Marshall with the ground and pound from mount.
Marshall looking to finish Hardy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hardy!
Hardy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Marshall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hardy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marshall asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marshall lands a few punches from side control.
Hardy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marshall working the head with strikes. #ES#
Hardy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Marshall misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall feints a jab promting Hardy to slip. Marshall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall staying out of range there.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Mason Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshall slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Marshall misses.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Marshall jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Marshall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Marshall digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
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!
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marshall slips a jab from Hardy.
A nice side step and Marshall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marshall back to the cage. Hardy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Marshall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Hardy sneaks out the side door and pushes Marshall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardy.#T1#
Marshall throws a good cross that connects.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshall misses.
Marshall misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Marshall ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Marshall had a free shot at his head there.
Marshall misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy throws a sloppy body shot
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Marshall throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
#T2#
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Hardy throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Marshall.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Marshall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall at a distance.
Marshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marshall misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
A big left from Marshall misses.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marshall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardy on the side of the head.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Marshall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Marshall blocks a jab.
Marshall tries a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Marshall misses.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Marshall throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshall.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Hardy tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#TD2#
Marshall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Marshall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marshall throws an elbow but Hardy slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Hardy will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Hardy slips a jab from Marshall.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Marshall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marshall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Hardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Marshall swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Marshall slips under a jab.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.
Marshall needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Nice shot lands for Marshall.
Hardy throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Marshall is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Jab from Marshall.#T2#
Marshall is looking to clinch.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Marshall avoids nicely.
Marshall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Marshall persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Marshall throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marshall! But no joy.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy stalks Marshall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marshall's face. Marshall staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall blocks a jab.#T3#
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marshall lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marshall throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Marshall avoids it well.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Marshall fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marshall.
Hardy moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Hardy stalks Marshall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marshall's face. Marshall staggers backwards, shaken.
Marshall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marshall doesn't seem bothered though.
Marshall blocks a jab.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brian Hardy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Hardy throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Marshall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Marshall slips under a jab from Hardy.#T1#
Hardy blocks a jab.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Marshall looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Marshall just gets out of the way.
Hardy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marshall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Marshall's head but Marshall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marshall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Marshall misses.
Hardy cracks Marshall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Hardy's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hardy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!#BC#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Marshall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marshall scrambles back to his feet.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Marshall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Marshall lands a right hand. #BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Marshall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marshall misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Marshall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Marshall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
Hardy slips a straight right by Marshall.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Marshall throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall slips a straight right by Hardy.
Marshall throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brian Hardy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Marshall throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardy throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall with a jab.
Marshall tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Hardy moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Nice shot lands for Marshall.#T1#
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marshall swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshall's head backwards.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Marshall.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Hardy slips a jab from Marshall.
Marshall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Hardy as he checks the leg kick.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Marshall shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Marshall.
A nice combination there by Hardy.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Marshall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardy eats them both and turns towards Marshall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Mason Marshall has been cut.
Marshall 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.
Marshall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marshall on the side of the head.
Mason Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand. #TD2#
Marshall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marshall is in Hardy's guard.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Marshall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall stops Hardy from standing up.
Marshall chips away with some ground and pound.
Marshall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marshall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Hardy pushes Marshall off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Marshall into the cage.
Marshall misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Marshall's corner calls for a 1-2. Marshall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Marshall with an uppercut!
Marshall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marshall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
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 Brian Hardy.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy retains his welterweight title!
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DUEL Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy unleashes a big counter combination but Matthews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body
and Matthews counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Matthews should have avoided that one.
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Matthews backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy jabs at Matthews's body.
Matthews throws a head kick that half lands.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy checks a low kick from Matthews.
Matthews dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews misses with an uppercut
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Matthews throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthews.
Matthews tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Matthews cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.#T2#
Hardy connects with a jab.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matthews had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardy throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Hardy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Hardy looks to move away, Matthews throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Matthews throws a nice head kick!
Hardy with a hook.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Hardy misses
and Matthews counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Matthews motions for Hardy to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Matthews catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Matthews.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Matthews jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Matthews slips under a jab.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Hardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matthews on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hardy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews connects with the punch.
Hardy scores with a jab.
Hardy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews blocks a jab.
Matthews lands with a cross.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Matthews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Matthews takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardy scores with a one two! Matthews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Hardy with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Matthews bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.#T2#
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Matthews off the cage and back into range.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Hardy throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matthews moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Matthews was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matthews thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthews cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Hardy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matthews feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Hardy's knee but Hardy avoids it well.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matthews might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matthews doesn't seem phased though.
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.
#R3#
Hardy defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Matthews smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Hardy cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Hardy catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthews blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Matthews.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Matthews moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hardy looks to move away, Matthews throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
Matthews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Matthews tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Matthews seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
A head kick by Matthews misses
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Matthews takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews motions for Hardy to come forward. Matthews throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Matthews swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthews's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Matthews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy throws a hook but Matthews avoids it easily.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy throws a right hand that Matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthews also avoids with ease.
Hardy swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
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!
#R4#
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Matthews's head back.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
Matthews tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
As Matthews backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Matthews manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matthews.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.#T1#
Matthews throws a leg kick
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matthews throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matthews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matthews on the side of the head.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews blocks a jab.
Hardy connects with a body shot.#T2#
Matthews slips under a jab from Hardy.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Matthews throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy cracks Matthews with a good jab.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Hardy throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Matthews off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Hardy there.
Matthews scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Hardy punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardy just manages to avoid it.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Hardy misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Matthews misses the target.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthews throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Matthews's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Hardy.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Matthews throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Hardy cracks Matthews with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Hardy catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Matthews backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Matthews manages to avoid it all.
Matthews lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Matthews slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Hardy throws a counter combo.
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.#T1#
Matthews throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Matthews moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target. #T3#
Matthews misses with a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Hardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
#T4#
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy jabs Matthews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Hardy scores with the left hand. Matthews knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Sean Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
USFC 123
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Neadue darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Neadue into the cage.
Neadue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neadue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Neadue is predictable there
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Neadue will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neadue misses the jab.
Good shot there by Neadue.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neadue to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Neadue.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Neadue should have avoided that one.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Neadue moves out of range.
Neadue is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neadue moves away.
Neadue moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neadue's head backwards.#T1#
Neadue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Hardy gets caught flat footed, as Neadue shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Neadue throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Neadue isn't so interested in that idea.
Neadue lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hardy wants to stand up but Neadue is controlling him.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Neadue trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neadue controlling from the top position.
Neadue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neadue trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Neadue is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neadue.
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy misses with a hook. Neadue ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neadue! But no joy.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Neadue.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Neadue now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Neadue's head but Neadue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neadue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neadue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy misses with a combination
and Neadue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neadue manages to avoid it.
Neadue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Neadue to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Neadue 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neadue walks into a left hand.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neadue.
Neadue catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Neadue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Neadue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardy!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neadue is defended easily by Hardy.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue.
Neadue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neadue throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy 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.
#R2#
Neadue fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Neadue throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neadue.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Neadue didn't see that one coming.
Neadue throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Neadue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neadue can do to turn this around?
Neadue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neadue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue.
Neadue throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Neadue on that attempt.
Hardy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neadue! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neadue. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neadue.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Neadue scores with a nice head shot.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Neadue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neadue throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy scores with a jab. Neadue acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Neadue misses.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Neadue.
Neadue on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neadue shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Neadue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Neadue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Neadue does no damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Neadue scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neadue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neadue backs up against the cage.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neadue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neadue moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Neadue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neadue.
Neadue closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.#T3#
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Neadue looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Neadue looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Neadue's head back.
Neadue walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Neadue goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Neadue fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Neadue shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Neadue gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.
Neadue misses the shot to the body.
Neadue has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Hardy clobbers Neadue with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Neadue.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neadue throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Neadue will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neadue misses with a looping right.
Neadue slips a straight right by Hardy.
A countering left hand to the body from Neadue misses.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardy duly obliges.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Neadue moved out of range.
Donk. Hardy catches Neadue right on the button with a cross.
Hardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Neadue counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neadue moves away.
A nice side step and Neadue releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neadue swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Neadue takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Neadue takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Neadue swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neadue misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Neadue throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neadue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Neadue ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardy cracks Neadue with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Neadue misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neadue looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Neadue's head back.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neadue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Neadue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neadue throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Neadue moves away from the strike by Hardy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Neadue misses with a two punch combination.
Neadue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Neadue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy throws out a powerful jab.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy jabs Neadue to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neadue throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Silvan Neadue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neadue looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Neadue misses with a combination
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Hardy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neadue scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Neadue cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardy throws a right hand that Neadue ducks under and follows up with a left that Neadue also avoids with ease.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardy lands a head shot.
Neadue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Neadue throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neadue shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvan Neadue.
Neadue takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Neadue off the cage and back into range.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Neadue. Neadue gets slowly back to his feet.
Neadue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neadue takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neadue misses with a takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Neadue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neadue has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy digs a good hook to Neadue's body.
Neadue dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy stuns Neadue with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
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Event:
PF 14 - Hardy vs Boy
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Boy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boy delivers a nice body kick.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
Boy misses with a looping left.
Hardy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Boy.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Boy throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy jabs Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boy with a body shot.#T1#
Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hardy tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardy takes a step back to recover.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Boy misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Boy is looking to chop away at Hardy's legs.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Boy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Boy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Boy misses the target.
Boy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.#T3#
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Boy to counter with a crisp jab.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Boy should have avoided that one.
Hardy throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boy.
Boy lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Boy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boy lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boy, right into the meat.
Boy misses with a straight left. #T4#
Hardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boy.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Boy misses.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boy throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Boy avoids it with no problem.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Boy cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Hardy is rocked!#T5#
Hardy misses with a jab to the body
and Boy counters with a solid body kick.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him?
Hardy looks winded!
Boy lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beast Boy!
Beast Boy is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
PF 10 - Hardy vs Gonzalez
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardy swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.#T1#
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gonzalez.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez tried to score with a low kick but Hardy checks it.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Hardy sets himself, and Gonzalez steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardy avoids it this time.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Hardy jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
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.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzalez trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gonzalez dives into side control.
Hardy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Gonzalez crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Gonzalez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gonzalez asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardy's legs.
Hardy is trying to buck Gonzalez off.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.
Hardy misses the jab.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss! #T6#
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab from Hardy.#T7#
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Hardy misses. #TD2#
Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into Hardy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gonzalez is standing up over Hardy. Hardy looks to escape but Gonzalez dives into side control.
#REVR#
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gonzalez is controlling him well.
Hardy defending against the ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T8##SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gonzalez tries for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy pushes Gonzalez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gonzalez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gonzalez advances to mount.
Hardy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9##SUB2#
Gonzalez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hardy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hardy is trying to stand up.
Gonzalez landing punches.
Gonzalez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gonzalez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Gonzalez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hardy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gonzalez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Hardy swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardy throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.#T1#
Hardy throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardy leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hardy backs off Gonzalez throws a huge counter combo but Hardy manages to avoid it all.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Gonzalez misses
letting Hardy counter with a right hand. #T2#
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardy swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Hardy throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.#TD2#
Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Gonzalez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez drags him back down.#T4#
Hardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Gonzalez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonzalez prevents Hardy from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Hardy is trying to buck Gonzalez off.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez thows a body kick. Hardy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T6#
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Hardy misses.
As Hardy backs off Gonzalez throws a huge counter combo but Hardy manages to avoid it all.#T7#
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonzalez backs up against the ropes.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Gonzalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Gonzalez ends up having to push Hardy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy backing away here, and Gonzalez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses. #T8#
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Hardy there.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T9#
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Gonzalez goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hardy continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzalez is defended easily by Hardy.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
A head kick by Gonzalez misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Hardy throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Gonzalez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez scores with a three punch combo!
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardy!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Hardy misses.
Gonzalez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez feints the counter takedown.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.
Gonzalez scores with a head kick. Hardy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
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!
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy.
Hardy lands a jab.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
#T5#
Gonzalez cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Gonzalez throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the ropes.
A cross from Hardy lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Gonzalez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T6#
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez scores with a head kick. Hardy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy cracks Gonzalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T7#
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Gonzalez throws a big counter head kick but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.#T8#
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzalez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy sets himself, and Gonzalez steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardy avoids it this time.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez with the counter takedown but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T9#
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Gonzalez ends up having to push Hardy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Hardy.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
Brian Hardy retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
PF 7 - Stewart vs Hardy 2
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Stewart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Stewart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Hardy tries to sprawl but Stewart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart. #SUB#
Stewart wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardy pushes Stewart off looking to stand but Stewart dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stewart keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. #BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy connects with a body shot.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stewart walks into a jab.
Hardy stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardy stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Stewart getting side control.#ES2#
Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stewart keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
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!
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the ropes.
Stewart dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on Stewart's head and hops out.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Hardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Stewart, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stewart off to one side.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stewart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stewart had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy catches Stewart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stewart tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
Hardy slips a jab from Stewart.#T4#
Hardy connects with a crisp jab.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Stewart didn't see that one coming.
Stewart throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stewart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stewart is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy slips a straight right by Stewart.#T5#
Stewart misses with a hook.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy misses the jab.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Hardy scores with a one two! Stewart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stewart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stewart off to one side.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Stewart backpedaling.
#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stewart tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy throws a jab when Stewart was well out of range.
Stewart throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #ES2#
Hardy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Stewart is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet. #T7#
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T8#
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stewart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Stewart's head. #T9#
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stewart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stewart shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart. Stewart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range. #TD#
Stewart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Stewart prevents Hardy from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Stewart.
Hardy tries to escape but Stewart is in control.
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.#ES2#
Hardy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hardy digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
#T2#
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart with a poor takedown
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Stewart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.#T3#
Hardy leaves Stewart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Stewart's body. Stewart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stewart shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Stewart slips under a jab from Hardy.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Stewart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T5#
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stewart closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes Hardy against the ropes but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stewart with a poor takedown
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Stewart takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stewart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.#T6#
Hardy takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Hardy lands.
Stewart slips under a jab from Hardy.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Stewart slips a straight right by Hardy.
Stewart shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T7#
Donk. Hardy catches Stewart right on the button with a cross.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Stewart walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Stewart shoots in.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T8#
Stewart lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stewart.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T9#
Hardy pushes Stewart off looking to stand but Stewart dives back in and keeps control.
Stewart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stewart working Hardy over with strikes.
Hardy taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
Stewart trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Stewart is controlling him
Stewart winds up and cracks Hardy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stewart trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the ropes. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stewart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stewart slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy throws a right hand that Stewart ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart also avoids with ease.
Hardy slips a straight right by Stewart.
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Stewart getting side control.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Stewart is controlling him
#SUB#
Stewart is looking for a kimura but Hardy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stewart to get the leverage.
Stewart prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Hardy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stewart prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Hardy is staying active underneath Stewart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stewart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##ES2#
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardy throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Stewart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hardy sprawls well initially but Stewart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Stewart is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart prevents Hardy from standing back up.
#SUB#
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Stewart.
Hardy is looking to escape.#T5#
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.
Stewart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardy is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Stewart's head.
Stewart with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T6#
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the ropes. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Stewart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Stewart isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Stewart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stewart showed some decent athleticism there.
Hardy tries to kick Stewart off but Stewart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stewart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy tries to kick Stewart off but Stewart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Stewart seems to be working for a kimura but Hardy defends the submission attempt.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well. #T9#
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart.
Hardy taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
Stewart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Stewart throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart.
Hardy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stewart manages to mount him!
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Hardy.
I've got Hardy 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
Brian Hardy is the new welterweight champion!
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PF5 - Huia vs Revazshvili
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
We've been told by Hardy's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stewart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Stewart postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Stewart won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
My spies in Thunder MMA inform me that Stewart has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stewart trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hardy wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stewart is defended easily by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stewart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy slips a straight right by Stewart.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stewart.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Stewart shoots in.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardy defends it well.#T4#
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Stewart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Stewart getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is looking to escape.
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.
Stewart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well.
Stewart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stewart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stewart prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it. #T5#
Hardy is trying to stand.
Stewart stalling.
Hardy is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Stewart ends up having to push Hardy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T6#
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Hardy.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Stewart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hardy to the ground. Stewart is now in Hardy's guard.
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!
Stewart trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position. #T7#
Stewart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stewart connects with a couple of short punches.
Stewart prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Hardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stewart prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T8#
Stewart works over Hardy with some ground and pound from guard.
Stewart won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stewart trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Stewart pushes down on Hardy's leg and manages to get 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.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Stewart prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Stewart throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely. #ES#
Hardy has one foot on Stewart's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stewart throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Stewart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stewart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy cracks Stewart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Hardy is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the ropes.
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the ropes. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.#T1#
Hardy thuds a left hand into Stewart's body.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stewart's head.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stewart thinking.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stewart with a poor takedown
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a big counter combination but Stewart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardy slips under a jab.#TD2#
Stewart drives through with a takedown into Hardy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stewart with a nice head shot there.
Stewart postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hardy wants to get up but he can't break Stewart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
Stewart looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Stewart working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stewart's guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stewart working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Stewart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stewart has a closed guard, preventing Hardy from standing up.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Hardy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stewart's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stewart or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart lands a body shot.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stewart backs up against the ropes.
#T6#
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stewart on the side of the head.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T7#
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Stewart throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardy.
Stewart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stewart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Hardy throws out a powerful jab.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stewart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stewart backs up against the ropes.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Stewart slips under a jab from Hardy.#T9#
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stewart.
Nice jab there from Hardy.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Stewart's head back.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab. #TD2#
Hardy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardy, as that shot connected.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stewart shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stewart throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Stewart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Stewart shakes it off.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stewart has time to react.#T1#
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Hardy wriggles free and stands up.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy digs a good hook to Stewart's body.
#T2#
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stewart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Stewart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart is working Hardy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stewart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling him.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy blocks a jab.#T4#
Hardy slips a jab from Stewart.#TD2#
Stewart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardy on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardy's guard now, I'm sure.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stewart is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass. #T5#
Stewart prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy catches Stewart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Stewart walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Stewart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T6#
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Stewart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7##TD2#
Stewart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Stewart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardy defends it well.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart.
Hardy pushes Stewart off but Stewart dives into side control.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Stewart drags him back down.
Hardy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hardy is pushing Stewart's head away, looking to escape. Stewart manages to hold on to the position though.#T9#
Stewart misses with the ground and pound.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hardy some visible discomfort.
Stewart throws an elbow but Hardy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Don Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart landing strikes.
Stewart in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Hardy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Hardy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stewart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!
Stewart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Hardy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Stewart! That's hurt Hardy! Will he recover? Stewart fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart! Don Stewart retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Don Stewart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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PF3 - Varner vs Stewart
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Queen lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Queen.
Queen lands a nice looking body shot.
Queen misses with a looping right.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Queen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy slips under a jab from Queen.
Queen avoids the body shot from Hardy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Hardy. #T1#
Queen clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Queen.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Hardy throws a counter combo.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab. #T2#
Queen lands a two punch combo.
Queen slips a jab from Hardy.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen misses with the combination.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Queen misses with an uppercut
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen misses with an uppercut
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Queen.
Queen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Queen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy misses with a straight left. #T3#
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy moves out of range as Queen strikes.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Queen throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen dodges the punch combination 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!
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Queen is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Queen clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardy momentarily.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Queen to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Hardy tries to move into range but Queen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.#T5#
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Queen.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Queen throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Queen throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Queen, as that shot connected.
Hardy throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen blocks a jab.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.#T6#
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!
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Queen misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Queen misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Queen needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen slips a jab from Hardy.#T7#
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Queen misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
Queen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Queen throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Queen misses with a combination
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T8#
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy slips a jab from Queen.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Queen moves away from the strike by Hardy.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Queen both land. Nice combination.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
Queen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
#T9#
Queen dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Hardy walks into a straight right hand from Queen.
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Jab, jab by Queen - just one landing.
Queen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Queen misses with a double jab.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Queen misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
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 Oliver Queen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Queen avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen misses with a straight right.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Queen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Queen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliver Queen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardy slips a jab from Queen.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Queen's head backwards.
Queen misses with an uppercut
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy moves out of range as Queen strikes.
A combination from Queen does no damage.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Queen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Queen throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Queen throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy slips a jab from Queen.#T2#
Queen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Queen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.
Hardy moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Queen misses the jab.
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.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Queen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Queen throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Queen backs up against the ropes.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Queen misses with a hook.
Queen misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
It looked like Queen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Queen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Queen backing up. Queen nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Queen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Queen!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T5#
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen misses with a hook.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy is looking for the big counter here.
Queen slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardy slips a jab from Queen.
Hardy scores with a three punch combo!
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T6#
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Queen misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Queen defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Queen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Queen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Queen looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Queen avoids it with no problem.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Queen.
Queen misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T7#
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Queen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Queen's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T8#
Queen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Queen throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen throws out a powerful jab.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy scores with a three punch combo!
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Queen throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Hardy jabs Queen right on the nose. Queen blinks but takes it well.#T9#
Queen blocks a jab.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Queen throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Queen misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Queen throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Queen missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hardy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Hardy is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hardy cracks Queen with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Brian Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Causing Havoc 64
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Hardy backing away here, and Jong Guk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Jong Guk. Jong Guk maintains the clinch.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy tries to circle away but Jong Guk has him pinned against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jong Guk tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Jong Guk scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Hardy shrugs it off though.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
A head kick from Jong Guk lands but Hardy takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.#CL2#
Jong Guk drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land. #T2#
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
A left hand lands to the body for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Jong Guk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jong Guk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hardy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jong Guk - the referee stops the clock and Hardy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jong Guk. Hardy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardy!
Hardy moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Hardy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Hardy catches Jong Guk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Jong Guk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardy rather than just go for the knockout.
Jong Guk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jong Guk works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Hardy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
A nice side step and Jong Guk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk misses with a right hand
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Guk at a distance.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch. #T1#
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Donk. Hardy catches Jong Guk right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk throws a lazy body kick
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Guk thinking.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Hardy throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Hardy backing away here, and Jong Guk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jong Guk avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Hardy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Jong Guk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Hardy is trying to push Jong Guk away but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. #T3#
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy looking to slow down the pace here.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Jong Guk lands a right hand.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank. #BC#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Jong Guk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters circling a little - Jong Guk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk keeps Hardy at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Jong Guk.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk connects with a single shot there.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Jong Guk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardy's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Guk under the eye.
Jong Guk wants to land a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy can't break the clinch.
Hardy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Hardy's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
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!
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Jong Guk has double underhooks.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Hardy is trying to push Jong Guk away but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A short uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Jong Guk pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hardy to his knees! Jong Guk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 62
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Roark tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roark connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roark.
Roark moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roark circles away quickly and effectively.
Roark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unstable Roark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roark missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Roark.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roark manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roark throws a head kick that misses.
Roark moves out of range of the strikes.
Roark misses with a head kick.
Roark fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Hardy's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roark throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely. #T1#
Roark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roark throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Roark throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Roark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roark.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roark.
Roark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Roark.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Roark's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Roark slips the punch.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roark circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.#T2#
Roark throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy.
Roark ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Roark is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Roark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roark.
Roark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Roark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Hardy throws the left hand but Roark avoids the punch easily.
Roark takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roark might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy throws the left hand but Roark avoids the punch easily.
Roark tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roark manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roark doesn't seem phased though.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roark throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Roark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roark throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roark.#T4#
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Roark throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Roark's shoulder, as Roark tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Roark misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Roark's head.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Roark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roark.
Roark scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Roark saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Roark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy throws a body punch but Roark moves out of range.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danga de danga de dang - Roark scores with a four punch combination!
Roark tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy tests Roark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy slips a straight right by Roark.
Hardy is looking for a counter combo.
Roark misses with a double jab.
Roark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roark throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Roark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roark ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Roark moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roark! But no joy.
Roark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hardy slips a jab from Roark.
Roark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roark throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy throws a big counter combination but Roark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy jabs Roark right on the nose. Roark blinks but takes it well.
Unstable Roark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Roark fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Roark.
Roark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Roark.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Roark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Roark scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roark throws a head kick that half lands.
Roark takes one on the button.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Roark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Roark misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roark.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roark.
Nice jab there from Roark.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Roark.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Roark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roark throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roark staying out of range there.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy lunges at Roark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roark's hand.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Roark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Roark throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Roark.
Roark swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Roark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Unstable Roark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Roark ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Roark moved out of range nicely.
Roark tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Roark looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Roark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Roark.
Roark tries a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy throws a body punch but Roark moves out of range.
Roark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Roark. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy throws a jab when Roark was well out of range.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roark wants to counter the offense by Hardy and move into the clinch position.
Roark looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Roark.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roark throws out a powerful jab.
Roark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
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.
Roark misses with a few strikes there.
Roark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardy is out of range and Roark settles back down. #T2#
Roark throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Roark's head but Roark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy checks a low kick from Roark.
Roark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roark slips a straight right by Hardy.
Roark looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Roark throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Roark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roark throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Roark tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Roark moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Roark misses with a low kick as Hardy jumps back.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Roark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roark missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Roark misses.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Roark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roark lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.#T4#
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Roark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roark wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Roark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Hardy lands a head shot.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Roark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Roark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Roark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Brian Hardy.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hardy!
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Event:
Causing Havoc 57
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardy misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Kane misses.
Kane misses the jab.
Kane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Kane avoids it with no problem.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dean Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kane works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Kane misses.
Kane throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy cracks Kane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane slips a straight right by Hardy.#T1#
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Kane misses with a hook
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kane throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Kane avoids them all with ease.
Kane is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kane throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Kane is out of range.
Kane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Hardy catches Kane right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Kane misses.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane lands an overhand right.
Kane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardy under the eye.
Nice jab there from Hardy. #T2#
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kane throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane.
Hardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Kane misses.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Kane clobbers Hardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Hardy throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Hardy throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Kane misses the jab.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane is looking to counter punch.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Kane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Kane lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Kane.
Hardy feints a jab promting Kane to slip. Hardy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Kane defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Kane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kane throws a leg kick that misses.
Kane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kane!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy checks a low kick from Kane.
Kane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Kane misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Kane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Kane scores with a hook.
Kane slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy scores with a jab. Kane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Kane.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hardy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kane has got the better of the exchanges.
Kane throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Dean Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane misses with a straight left.
Hardy slips a straight right by Kane.
Kane misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kane lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardy misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane connects with a jab.
Kane jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Kane loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Kane misses with an uppercut
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Kane tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
Kane takes one on the button.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Kane 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Kane is rocked!
Hardy throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Hardy counters with a beautiful punch that sends Kane to the canvas! #SUB#
Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Hardy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
and Hardy counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kane! He's just covering up as Hardy starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Hardy!
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