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Event: ICS 46     
Date:   Jul 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Hardy gets the takedown into side control.
Cooter tries to improve position but can't.
Cooter can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooter tries to improve position but can't.
Hardy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cooter is letting Hardy control him for a moment.
Cooter is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control the action but Cooter is working from the bottom.
Cooter is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Cooter keeps trying to improve his position.
Cooter looking for a sweep but Hardy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Cooter is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.
Cooter wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Cooter's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2#
Hardy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Cooter to control.
Cooter is trying to escape the mount.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Cooter to control.
Cooter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardy wants to control the pace but Cooter is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Hardy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cooter gets back to half guard.
Cooter tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Cooter trying to control here.
Cooter moves into full guard.
Hardy wanted to stand there but Cooter had control of the position.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Cooter 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.
Cooter is still trying to improve position.
Cooter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cooter working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hardy won't allow Cooter to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cooter looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooter throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hardy tries to clinch there but Cooter circles away. #TD#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into Cooter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cooter pulls Hardy in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooter wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cooter trying to control the position here.
Outlaw Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooter is keeping the position for now.
Hardy passes into half guard. #T1#
Hardy controlling the pace.
Cooter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cooter controlling Hardy's posture.
Cooter wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Cooter has a closed guard, preventing Hardy from standing up.
Cooter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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 wants to control from the top but Cooter keeps moving.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cooter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Cooter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Cooter there.
Hardy is trying to control but can't.
Cooter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cooter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Cooter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Cooter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cooter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cooter's back!
Cooter breaks Hardy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cooter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cooter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cooter is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Cooter scoring with some ground and pound.
Cooter distracts Hardy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooter.
Cooter with a nice head shot there.
Cooter throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooter's guard. Nice move by Hardy!#REVR#
Cooter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Cooter 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.
Cooter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cooter is trying to hold Hardy in close to prevent damage but Hardy has managed to pass into half guard.
Cooter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooter.
Cooter keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Cooter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooter working a defensive guard here.
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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Cooter tries to sprawl but Hardy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooter can do to turn this around?
Cooter gets back to full guard.
Cooter wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cooter looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooter has his hands on Hardy's head, controlling the position.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Cooter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooter is pulling down on Hardy's head to control his posture.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Cooter seems keen to control Hardy's posture.#SUB2#
Cooter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cooter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Cooter stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Cooter is working Hardy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cooter trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooter's guard. #REVR#
Cooter 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.
Hardy pushing down on Cooter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hardy is working for a kimura but Cooter is defending it quite comfortably.
Cooter is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hardy is pressing down on Cooter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooter is holding on for now.
Hardy is thwarting Cooter's attempts to control the position.
Cobweb Cooter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cooter is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cooter trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Hardy prevents Cooter from improving his position.
Cooter is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy is really struggling to control Cooter but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cooter wants to control but Hardy passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooter is refusing to be controlled, as Hardy sits in half guard.
Cooter is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooter avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Outlaw Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!

Outlaw Hardy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Cobweb Cooter had this to say: 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.

 

Event: ICS 39     
Date:   Jun 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Wilder is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Wilder's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Wilder wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is pulling down on Hardy's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardy, at least for the moment.
Hardy passes Wilder's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Wilder controlling the position for now.
Wilder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardy cracks Wilder with a solid left hand.
Hardy wants to stand but Wilder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses. #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.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilder.
Wilder throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Wilder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hardy dives in and grabs Wilder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilder pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Outlaw Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wilder closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Hardy decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Wilder stands up from Hardy's guard - Wilder perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilder tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilder as he avoids it easily.
Wilder unleashes a big counter combination but Hardy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Hardy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Hardy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Wilder pushes Hardy off and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Wilder takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
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#
Wilder tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardy looks for a takedown but Wilder sprawls well.#CL2#
Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Wilder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice elbow from Wilder.
Wilder can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy wants to break free but Wilder has control.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilder pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Outlaw Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Wilder lands but Hardy takes it in his stride.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.#TD#
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Wilder kicks off Hardy and gets to his feet.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilder sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Wilder has one foot on Hardy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An inside leg kick from Wilder misses.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilder.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy looking for a takedown. #T3#
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilder gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Wilder breaks from the clinch.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Wilder.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Wilder rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilder tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilder scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilder throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Wilder avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Wilder drives through with a takedown into Hardy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hardy pushes Wilder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Wilder moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hardy gets control of Wilder's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hardy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilder wanted to stand there but Hardy had control of the position.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilder is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Wilder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hardy, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Wilder with an uppercut!
Wilder has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##CL#
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Wilder shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Outlaw Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Wilder. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Wilder on that attempt. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Wilder.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilder.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Hardy clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Wilder.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Wilder doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Wilder.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilder moves to clinch but Hardy breaks away
and Hardy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Wilder backing up. Wilder nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Wilder shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Wilder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Wilder moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hardy drags the fight down to the ground.
Outlaw Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hardy wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy controlling from the top position.

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 Outlaw Hardy.
I think Wilder 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!

Jack Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ICS 23     
Date:   Apr 12, 2020
#R1#
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy throws a push kick but Egyptian slaps the foot to one side.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Egyptian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardy throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Hardy 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.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Egyptian doesn't seem phased though.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Egyptian 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.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hardy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian ducks right into an uppercut from Hardy.
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.#T1#
Hardy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian. #CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
A slapping body kick lands there for Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian wants to slow Hardy down by chopping away at his legs.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Egyptian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.#CL#
Egyptian tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
Hardy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Hardy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Egyptian if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Egyptian misses. #CL#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Egyptian against the cage.
Egyptian lands a good knee to the midsection. Hardy won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Egyptian.
Hardy tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egyptian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Egyptian avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Egyptian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Egyptian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian.#BC2#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Egyptian tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Egyptian lands with a right to the head.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Egyptians head.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Hardy as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian scores with a head kick. Hardy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Osiris Egyptian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Egyptian circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian misses with a kick to the body.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Egyptian pushes him off.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Hardy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
A short left from Egyptian.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Hardy darts in and clinches Egyptian up against the cage.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Outlaw Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian scores a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Hardy misses with some punches. #BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egyptian fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardy in the body. #CL#
Hardy clinches.
Egyptian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Hardy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardy tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardy gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Egyptian is pushing Hardy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Egyptian lands a good knee to the midsection. Hardy won't want to take too many of those.
Egyptian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Egyptian gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
A short left from Egyptian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body.
A short left from Hardy.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardy rather than just go for the knockout.
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?
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Egyptian's head back.
Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Egyptian 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 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Egyptian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.
Hardy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian. #BC2#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian keeps the fight on the outside.
Egyptian thuds his shin into the meat of Hardy's side.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Hardy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardy checks a leg kick. #T1#
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian misses with a body kick. #CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardy.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Egyptian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Egyptian with a hook.#T2#
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
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 clinch
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Egyptian.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Egyptian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Egyptian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Egyptian is avoiding it.
Egyptian feints a counter leg kick.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Egyptian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardy, right into the meat.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3##CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy works on Egyptian's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Egyptian avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy cracks Egyptian with a good jab.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Egyptian is avoiding it.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Egyptian's leg but Egyptian calmly moves out of range.
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
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.
Osiris Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outlaw Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.

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 Outlaw Hardy.
I think Egyptian 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!

Osiris Egyptian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: ICS 15     
Date:   Mar 15, 2020
#R1##CL#
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Darwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Hardy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Darwin tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Darwin back against the cage.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hardy. #BC2#
Darwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy thumps Darwin with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Darwin down.
Hardy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away.
Darwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darwin digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
Jab by Darwin.
Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Darwin both land. Nice combination.
Darwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.#CL#
Hardy rushes Darwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darwin prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Darwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Darwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Darwin checks it.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Darwin misses with a kick to the body.
As Darwin backs away, Hardy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Darwin cracks Hardy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Darwin keeps it at a distance.
Darwin tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Darwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
Darwin looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Darwin throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Darwin moved out of range.
Darwin misses with a straight right.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Darwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy lands a leg kick that knocks Darwin off balance momentarily.
Hardy wants to slow Darwin down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheers as Darwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Darwin drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darwin manages to avoid it.
Darwin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Darwin catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.#T3##CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Darwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hardy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darwin.
Darwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Darwin blocks an uppercut.
Darwin blocking some punches.
Darwin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Darwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy tried to score with a low kick but Darwin checks it.
Darwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Darwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Darwin throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darwin checks the leg kick.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darwin.
Darwin blocks a jab.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardy motions for Darwin to come forward. Hardy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Darwin.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy misses with a hook. Darwin ducked under it nicely.
Darwin tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardy misses with a body punch
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darwin defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy thows a body kick. Darwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy slips a jab from Darwin.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darwin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darwin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardy under the eye.
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.
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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A lazy left from Darwin finds it's target.
Darwin slips under a jab from Hardy.
Darwin 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.
Darwin lands a jab.
Darwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darwin throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Darwin throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Darwin scores with a spinning back kick!
Darwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Darwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Darwin does no damage.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
Darwin throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Darwin misses.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Darwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darwin is trying to break free.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darwin.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Hardy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Darwin throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy lands a body punch.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Darwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darwin lands with a left to the head.
Hardy tries to work over Darwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Darwin.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Darwin.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Darwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Darwin.
Outlaw Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darwin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Darwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardy tests Darwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darwin throws out a leg kick but Hardy moves out of range and Darwin only half commits.
Hardy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Darwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Darwin's head.
Hardy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Darwin. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Darwin avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Darwin is avoiding it.
Darwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Darwin misses the jab.#T3##CL#
Hardy darts in and clinches Darwin up against the cage.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darwin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Darwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy throws a hook but Darwin blocks it.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darwin tries a quick counter leg kick but Hardy is wise to it.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Darwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Darwin. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Darwin is avoiding it.
Darwin misses with a hook.
No joy there for Darwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Charlie Darwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.#T4#
Hardy jabs Darwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darwin misses with an uppercut
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is looking to clinch but Darwin is avoiding it.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darwin jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darwin lands with a hook. Hardy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.#CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Darwin cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darwin misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Darwin circles away.
Darwin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardy with a body shot.
Darwin throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Darwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Darwin circles away.
The crowd cheers as Darwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.
Darwin checks a low kick from Hardy.
Darwin throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardy clobbers Darwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Darwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Darwin.
Darwin unleashes a big counter combination but Hardy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Darwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Darwin checks it.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Darwin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Darwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Darwin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darwin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Darwin throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a low kick, right behind Darwin 's knee. #CL#
Darwin gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darwin lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darwin prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Charlie Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy. #BC2#
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardy blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Darwin.
An inside leg kick lands from Darwin.
Darwin throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Darwin throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Darwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darwin blocks a jab.
Darwin tries a quick counter leg kick but Hardy is wise to it.
Hardy checks a leg kick. #T3#
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Darwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Darwin misses with a hook.#CL#
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Darwin.
Darwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darwin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Darwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Darwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hardy rushes Darwin and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darwin throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Darwin misses the shot to the body.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Darwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darwin fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardy in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hardy misses. #T4#
Darwin thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.#CL#
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Darwin in a clinch.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Darwin controls the action.
Darwin misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Darwin.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Darwin lands with a light punch inside.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Darwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Darwin.
Darwin lands a right hand.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Good body shot from Darwin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Outlaw Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do 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 Outlaw Hardy.
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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!

A very excited looking Outlaw Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: ICS 9     
Date:   Feb 12, 2020
#R1#
Hardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.#CL2#
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benderson misses with some punches.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Benderson won't allow it.
Benderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy 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 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is trying to push Benderson away but Benderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Hardy'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.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Benderson can turn it around.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson lands a knee to the body.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Benderson.
Benderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson stalls. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Benderson saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Benderson throws a big shot that misses.
Benderson tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Hardy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Benderson off the cage and back into range.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benderson tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
A lazy left from Benderson finds it's target.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson staying out of range there.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson is looking to clinch.
Benderson 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 misses with a low kick.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Benderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
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 Outlaw 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.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benderson scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Benderson moves into the clinch.
Hardy gets through Benderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benderson lands with a left to the head.
Benderson lands a shoulder strike.
Benderson lands with a light punch inside.
Benderson can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action. #BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a body punch
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outlaw Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Hardy connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy is looking to wear down Benderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benderson throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy punishes Benderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
As Benderson backs away, Hardy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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 the shot to the body.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Benderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardy, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benderson misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Benderson throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Benderson. Beautiful body shot.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.
Benderson throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.#CL2#
Benderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benderson wants to clinch.#T4#
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy throws a big counter combination but Benderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardy lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Benderson down.
Benderson tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benderson 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 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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
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#
A jab from Benderson misses.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy throws a one two combo.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy misses with a kick to the body
and Benderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benderson.
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
A big left from Benderson misses.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Benderson misses with an uppercut
and Hardy counters with an inside leg kick.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Hardy.#T2#
Benderson defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Benderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benderson wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Benderson. Those never looked like landing.
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Benderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy is looking to chop away at Benderson's legs.
A jab from Benderson misses.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Benderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Benderson throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4##CL2#
Benderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benderson stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Benderson misses
and Hardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benderson's knee momentarily.
Hardy delivers a nice body kick.
A big left from Benderson misses.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Benderson jumps back.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Outlaw Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy stuns Benderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Outlaw 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!

Outlaw Hardy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.

 

Event: ICS 2     
Date:   Jan 01, 2020
#R1#
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rip Snorten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Snorten misses the jab.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snorten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Snorten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
Snorten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Snorten lands.
Hardy punishes Snorten's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Snorten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Snorten throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snorten throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snorten wants to slow Hardy down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten staying out of range there.
Snorten attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.
Snorten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy wants to slow Snorten down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy slips under a jab from Snorten.
Hardy tries a quick counter leg kick but Snorten is wise to it.
Snorten fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy tries to work over Snorten's front leg with a kick but Snorten checks it.
Snorten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snorten misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Snorten fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardy in 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!
Snorten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Snorten tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardy can pounce on him.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snorten rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Snorten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Snorten is just out of range.
Snorten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snorten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snorten can pounce on him.
Snorten catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy with a nice cross.
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Snorten misses the 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!
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy. #T4#
Hardy connects with the punch.
Snorten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snorten slips under a jab.
Hardy slips a straight right by Snorten.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snorten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Snorten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snorten 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 lands a nice hook to Snorten's body. Snorten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snorten throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Hardy there.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
Snorten throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Outlaw 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.
#R2#
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy stalks Snorten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snorten's face. Snorten staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
A low kick from Snorten is predictable there
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy takes a swing at Snorten's ribcage but misses.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snorten's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten lands the left hand.
Snorten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snorten needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten blocks the body kick. #T1#
Snorten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardy.
No luck for Snorten with that takedown attempt.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Snorten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snorten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Snorten misses.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Snorten throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Snorten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy lunges at Snorten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snorten's hand.
Hardy tries a low kick but Snorten avoids it.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Snorten blocks the body kick.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
Snorten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
Snorten throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Snorten misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Snorten shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Snorten looking to pass the guard.
Snorten scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snorten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snorten wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Snorten postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy pulls Snorten in close to prevent any damage.
Snorten throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Hardy controlling the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snorten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snorten throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
Snorten throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Snorten postures up.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Snorten haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
No luck for Snorten with that takedown attempt.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Snorten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Snorten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Hardy lands a leg kick that knocks Snorten off balance momentarily.
Snorten throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Snorten backing away here, and Hardy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snorten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardy slips under a jab from Snorten.
Snorten throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice leg kick.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Snorten throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Snorten 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 lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Hardy wants to slow Snorten down by chopping away at his legs.
Snorten swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy throws a hook but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snorten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snorten somewhat.
Snorten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Snorten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the body from Snorten misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snorten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snorten has time to react.#T2#
Snorten misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Snorten
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snorten thinking.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snorten throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Snorten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
Snorten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hardy.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Snorten shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hardy tests Snorten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Snorten looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snorten misses with a leg kick.
Snorten walks into a jab.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy digs a good hook to Snorten's body.
Snorten misses the shot to the body.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Snorten.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Snorten persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Snorten swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snorten doesn't seem phased though.
Snorten lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snorten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snorten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snorten misses the body punch
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Snorten throws a chopping leg kick but Hardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Outlaw Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Outlaw 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!

A very excited looking Outlaw Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Pride FC 64     
Date:   Dec 04, 2019
#R1#
Barnkvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnkvist moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Barnkvist counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
Barnkvist throws a strike aimed at the side of Hardy's head but Hardy avoids it well.
Barnkvist misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnkvist.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnkvist working away.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound from side control.
Barnkvist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist throws an elbow but Hardy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hardy parries the strikes from Barnkvist easily there. Barnkvist is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hardy to escape. #T1#
Barnkvist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnkvist creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #ES2#
Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnkvist keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Hardy misses.
We've been hearing reports that Barnkvist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnkvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Barnkvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardy prevents it.
Barnkvist blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnkvist is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Barnkvist misses its intended target.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnkvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy wants to slow Barnkvist down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnkvist tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
A cross from Barnkvist lands.
Hardy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnkvist if he has to take too many more of those.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnkvist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#
Barnkvist is rocked!
Hardy lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
Oh Barnkvist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Hardy misses.
Barnkvist seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Hardy sends Barnkvist crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hardy is motioning to the referee to let Barnkvist up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
Peter Barnkvist's cut is getting worse.
Barnkvist bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hardy comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Barnkvist falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Barnkvist was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Pride FC 58     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Rojas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Rojas wants to slow Hardy down by chopping away at his legs.
Rojas misses the jab.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Rojas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Hardy tenderised Rojas's leg. Rojas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardy throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy slips under a jab from Rojas.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas slips a straight right by Hardy.
Rojas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Hardy moves out of range as Rojas strikes.
And Hardy counters with a quick kick to the body but Rojas blocks it.
Hardy swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rojas.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Rojas lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Rojas. That snapped Hardy's head back.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Rojas blocks the body kick.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardy is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy thumps Rojas with a low kick.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Rojas.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Rojas down.
Hardy connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Rojas saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Hardy scores with a push kick.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rojas! But no joy.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Rojas catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Hardy swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Hardy's defenses.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Crunch! Hardy slams his shin into Rojas's torso.
Hardy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rojas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas scores with a nice head shot.
Rojas thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rojas misses the body punch
and Hardy counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardy jabs Rojas right on the nose. Rojas blinks but takes it well.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rojas slips under a jab from Hardy.
Rojas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Matheo Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy throws a big counter combination but Rojas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy tried to counter with a leg kick but Rojas avoided it.#T1#
Hardy slips under a jab from Rojas.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Rojas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rojas at a distance.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas tried to score with a low kick but Hardy checks it.#T2#
Hardy wants to slow Rojas down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy throws a low kick but Rojas moves out of range easily.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rojas checks the leg kick.
Hardy scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
Rojas misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Hardy cracks Rojas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardy misses the jab.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Rojas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rojas takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojas misses with an uppercut
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Rojas is predictable there
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rojas thinking.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rojas's sensitive parts.
Rojas throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hardy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rojas misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Hardy defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojas off the cage and back into range.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas lands a high kick!
Rojas throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy throws a chopping leg kick but Rojas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Hardy scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy clobbers Rojas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matheo Rojas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rojas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojas as he connects with a hook.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Hardy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Hardy digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
Rojas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Hardy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rojas if he has to take too many more of those.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Rojas throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rojas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Hardy works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
Matheo Rojas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rojas throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardy.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rojas lands a high kick!
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rojas at a distance.
Rojas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojas misses with a body punch
and Hardy counters with a leg kick.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Rojas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rojas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardy with a body shot.#T3#
Rojas throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
A left lands for Hardy.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Rojas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Hardy.
Rojas avoids a kick to the body.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Nice jab there from Hardy.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Rojas's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Hardy throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Hardy clobbers Rojas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rojas's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Outlaw Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Good shot there by Rojas.

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 Outlaw Hardy.
Well Rojas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matheo Rojas!

Matheo Rojas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kato for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Pride FC 51     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Knight lands a jab.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight lands with an overhand left.
Hardy tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hardy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy body kick from Hardy
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardy. #T1#
Hardy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knight throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
Knight slips under a jab.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Hardy misses.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardy.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy body kick from Hardy
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knight lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight misses with a body shot. #T2#
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight 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 lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Knight lands a nice looking body kick.
Knight misses with a hook.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Knight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Knight as he checks the leg kick.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.#T3#
Hardy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knight jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Knight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knight throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Hardy moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy.
Hardy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Hardy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knight counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Nice cross by Knight.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Knight dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
Knight lands with a hook. Hardy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Knight backpedaling.
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, Knight has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight misses with a body kick.
Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Knight.
Knight throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Knight swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws a counter combo.
Knight looks to throw a body kick
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hardy misses with a kick to the body.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hardy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knight - the referee stops the clock and Hardy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knight. Hardy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Knight thows a body kick. Hardy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hardy looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Knight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Knight.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knight is out of range.
Hardy tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Knight there.
Knight throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knight.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Hardy slips under a jab from Knight.
Hardy throws a leg kick
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Hardy slips under a jab from Knight.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight scores with a nice body kick.
Hardy tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Knight connects with a jab.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight lands the left hand.
Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Hardy connects with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knight. Hardy shrugs it off though.
Knight slips under a jab from Hardy.
Knight half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knight.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A right-left combo lands from Hardy.
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 Jed Knight 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Hardy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses.
Knight throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knight throws a body kick that misses.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight slips a jab from Hardy.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Hardy moved away.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy fakes the leg kick and cracks Knight in the body.
Knight throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a low kick, right behind Hardy 's knee.
Knight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Hardy throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight works over Hardy's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Outlaw Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Hardy defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Jed Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knight is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Knight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Knight scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Hardy throws a push kick but Knight slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
Hardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knight lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Jed Knight is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight scores with a head kick.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Hardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Hardy takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Knight!

In his post fight interview, Jed Knight gave a big smile as he said 'i just want say thank you to all my sponsors, Aspire for making me feel at home here. On to the next one.'.

 

Event: AEW 31     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Steve misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Steve rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steve throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Hardy walks into a jab.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hardy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardy slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Steve lands with a hook. Hardy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve 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 ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardy. #CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch. #BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Steve tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Steve 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.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve 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.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy feints a counter leg kick.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Hardy's defenses.
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 a wild hook from Steve.
A big right from Steve misses.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Steve tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.#CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position. #BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steve closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy slips under a jab from Steve.#CL#
Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land. #BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Jay Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Hardy. #T1#
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Steve feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Steve's head back.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steve wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Hardy throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Hardy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardy tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Steve is rocked!
Steve is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steve blocks it well.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Hardy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy scores with a kick to the body.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Steve takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.#T4##CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve. #BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy is looking for the big counter here.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve slips under a jab.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steve 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.
Steve takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Hardy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Outlaw 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#
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Steve backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Steve manages to avoid it all.
Hardy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters with a good, hard body kick but Steve shrugs it off.
Steve misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a good, hard body kick but Steve shrugs it off.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Steve misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve 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.#CL#
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Steve connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Hardy counters with a crisp one two that drops Steve! Hardy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steve to his feet! Steve is in big trouble!
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Steve.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Steve misses.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Steve misses.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.#CL#
Steve clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Hardy misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Hardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Hardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardy slips a straight right by Steve.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy slips a jab from Steve.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardy throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.#CL#
Steve rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3##BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Steve sizes up Hardy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Steve throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Steve scores with a hook.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Hardy as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy thinks about the counter body kick.
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.#T4#
Hardy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.
Steve slips under a jab from Hardy.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Hardy jumps guard.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steve is controlling him. #SU#
Steve gets to his feet - Hardy follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!

Jay Steve managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: AEW 25     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Locke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardy counters with a head kick. That will keep Locke thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hardy sizes up Locke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Hardy.
Locke wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Locke misses with a hook.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Locke has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardy tries to work over Locke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy cracks Locke with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Locke.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Locke delivers a nice body kick.
Locke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Locke scores with a decent looking hook.
Locke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hardy.
Hardy thuds his shin into the meat of Locke's side.
Hardy slips a jab from Locke.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Locke's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Hardy is predictable there
and Locke counters with a two punch combo.
Locke throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardy scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardy throws a low kick but Locke avoids it.#T2#
Hardy pushes Locke away with a front kick.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Locke tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Locke misses its target.
Locke blocks the body kick.
Locke avoids the head kick by Hardy.
As Hardy backs away, Locke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Locke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Locke throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.#T3#
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Locke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Locke avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy lands a nice looking body kick.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Hardy throws a front kick that sends Locke stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Hardy.
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Locke connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Locke's leg but Locke calmly moves out of range.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Locke tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Locke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Locke blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Locke blocks the leg kick.
Hardy tries to work over Locke's front leg with a kick but Locke checks it.
Hardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hardy jabs Locke right on the nose. Locke blinks but takes it well.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Locke throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
Locke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Locke has managed to clinch.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Good body shot from Hardy. #BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Locke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy throws a lazy body kick
and Locke counters with a body kick that stops Hardy in his tracks momentarily.
Locke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Locke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardy throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Locke.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Locke throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Locke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Locke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Locke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Locke scores with a jab to the body.
Locke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy cracks Locke with an open hand slap.#T1#
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lockes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Locke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Locke counters with a low kick, right behind Hardy 's knee.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Locke defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Locke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses.
Locke scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Hardy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Locke motions for Hardy to come forward. Locke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Locke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Locke looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Locke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Locke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardy.
Locke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Locke avoids it with no problem.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Locke.
Locke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Locke.
Locke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardy checks it well.
Locke throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
Locke avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Locke. Beautiful body shot.
Locke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Hardy looks to land a combination. Locke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Locke is rocked!
Locke jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
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 Locke moves away.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Hardy throws a hook but Locke blocks it.#T4#
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Locke throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Locke misses with a head kick.
Hardy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Locke takes a step back to recover.
Locke looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy cracks Locke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Locke momentarily.
Locke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Locke saw it coming and moves away.
Locke is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke slips under a jab from Hardy.
Locke walks into a straight right hand from Hardy.
Locke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Locke.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Hardy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Locke misses with a double jab.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Locke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Locke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy throws a chopping leg kick but Locke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Locke is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Locke moves out of range as Hardy strikes.#T1#
Hardy thumps Locke with a low kick.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Locke's sensitive parts.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Locke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardy just manages to avoid it.
Locke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Locke slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Locke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Locke checks a low kick from Hardy.
Locke misses with a low kick.
Locke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hardy.#T2#
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Locke swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Locke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Locke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke 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 an uppercut. Locke saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Locke misses its intended target.
Locke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy jabs Locke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Hardy looks for the body kick but Locke saw that one coming.
Locke misses with a leg kick.
Hardy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Locke if he has to take too many more of those.
Good work by Hardy as he checks the leg kick.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy feints a counter leg kick.
Hardy cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
Locke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Locke looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy scores with a nice body kick.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Hardy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Locke counters with a body kick that stops Hardy in his tracks momentarily.
Hardy jabs Locke right on the nose. Locke blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardy cracks the inside of Locke's front leg.
Hardy lands a jab.
Hardy lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
Locke checks a low kick from Hardy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Locke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Outlaw 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!

Outlaw Hardy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: AEW 20     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Uk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uk.
Hardy is looking to escape.
Uk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Uk won't let Hardy get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Uk sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hardy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ES#
Hardy bucks up and throws Uk to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hardy throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Uk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uk jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Uk around his waist. Uk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uk prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Uk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardy to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Uk prevents a body shot from Hardy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uk.
Uk jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Uk.
Hardy tries to work over Uk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uk backwards. #TD2#
Uk manages to pull guard.
Hardy is fighting to break Uk's control of his arms but Uk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Hardy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uk on the side of the head.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy thumps Uk with a low kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Uk down.
Hardy misses with a hook. Uk ducked under it nicely.
Uk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
Uk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy feints and then cracks Uk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uk down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hardy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uk or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Hardy thumps Uk with a low kick.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uk has his takedown stuffed
letting Hardy counter with a right hand. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Hardy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Hardy lands a big uppercut and Uk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Uk looks OK. Hardy waves Uk back to his feet!#ROC#
Uk is rocked!
Uk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Uk is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Uk looks winded!
Hardy thumps Uk with a low kick.
Uk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uk circles away quickly and effectively.
Uk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uk fails to land the takedown.
Hardy looks to land a body kick but Uk moved away.
Uk misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uk is defended easily by Hardy.
Hardy cracks Uk on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Uk falls backwards against the cage. Hardy follows up with more strikes that drop Uk to his knees. Hardy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Uk! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Outlaw Hardy!
A very excited looking Outlaw Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: AEW 11     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Hardy moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Hardy tries to move into range but Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Hardy connects with a solid leg kick.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Hardy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy misses the jab.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Hardy lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penn slips under a jab from Hardy.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardy.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardy. Hardy obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
Hardy throws a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Hardy is looking to wear down Penn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy slips a straight right by Penn.
Nice body punch from Hardy. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy connects with a high kick.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn checks a low kick from Hardy.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Penn.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Penn is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardy. Penn shrugs it off though.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Penn looks winded!
Hardy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Penn to the canvas! Penn doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hardy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: AEW 5     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a right hand.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steve can turn it around.#T1#
Hardy blocks a body shot from Steve.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardy scores with the left hand. Steve knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Hardy lands a head shot.
Steve moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardy.
Steve throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy misses with some punches.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Steve prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Steve tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Steve prevents a body shot from Hardy.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Steve.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve is working Hardy over against the cage.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short 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 prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4##BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Steve pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Hardy darts in and clinches Steve up against the cage.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Jay Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Steve.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Hardy's ribcage. Hardy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Steve.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Steve tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Steve blocks a body shot from Hardy. #T2#
Hardy gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Steve tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Steve darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve prevents a body shot from Hardy.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Steve tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Hardy seems unphased.
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Steve misses with a hook.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Steve with a hook.#CL2#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch. #T1#
Hardy misses with some punches.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Steve.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Steve tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Steve prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Steve.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Steve.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Outlaw Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Steve. #T3#
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Hardy's ribcage. Hardy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Hardy's ribcage. Hardy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jay Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve is working Hardy over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve. #T4#
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. #BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Steve rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Steve.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steve 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!

Jay Steve made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Peak - Big Hitters     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Potter wants to clinch but Hardy slips to the side
and Potter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potter lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Potter instigates a clinch.
Potter avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Potter is looking for a takedown.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potter can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Potter catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.
Potter tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potter. That did some damage!
Potter tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hardy lands a jab to Potter's midsection.
Potter is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Potter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Potter jumps back.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Potter lands the left hand.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Potter slips the punch.
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.
Potter throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Potter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Potter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Potter is controlling him.
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Potter isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Potter tries to pass. #ES2#
Hardy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Potter is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Potter backwards.
Potter tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Potter drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter.
Potter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Potter breaks the clinch. #T3#
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Potter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy motions for Potter to come forward. Hardy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potter feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Hardy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Potter doesn't seem phased though.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Potter. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Potter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardy is out of range and Potter settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Potter.
Potter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Potter somewhat.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through Potter's defenses.
Potter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardy.#TD#
Potter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Potter drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Potter working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Potter.
Hardy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Potter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hardy taking a bit of punishment here - Potter scoring with strikes.
Hardy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Potter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Potter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Potter working the head and body with strikes.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Potter asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Potter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardy has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Potter looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potter.
Potter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Potter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Hardy pushes Potter off and gets back to his feet.
Potter scores with a body shot.
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 takedown attempt from Potter is defended easily by Hardy.
Potter jabs at Hardy's body.#T1#
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Potter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy throws a right hand that Potter ducks under and follows up with a left that Potter also avoids with ease.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potter.#TD#
Potter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
We've been hearing good reports from Potter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Potter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Potter 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 is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Potter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Potter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hardy some visible discomfort.
Hardy pushes Potter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Potter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB#
Potter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardy is pushing Potter's head away, looking to escape. Potter manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Potter is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardy is defending well.
Potter prevents Hardy from escaping the position.
Potter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Potter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Potter prevents Hardy from escaping the position.#T4#
Potter is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hardy is pushing Potter's head away, looking to escape. Potter manages to hold on to the position though.
Hardy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Potter is chipping away with strikes.
Hardy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Potter is controlling him well.#SUB#
Potter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Potter has an Americana. Hardy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Potter is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Potter hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Potter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexander Potter thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 27, 2019
#R1#
Hardy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priest.
Hardy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Priest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Priest counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
Hardy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hardy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardy is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Hardy pushes Priest off and gets back to his feet.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Priest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Priest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Hardy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Priest will feel that in the morning.
Priest sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Priest takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Priest takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priest has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priest scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardy throws a hook but Priest blocks it.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priest tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priest.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy wants to land a leg kick but Priest is out of range.
Priest takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Priest looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Hardy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Priest is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Priest tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hardy darts in and clinches Priest up against the cage.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Priest controls his hands.
Priest tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Priest back against the cage.
Priest fails to pull guard.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Priest controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Priest is rocked!
Priest throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy. #T3##BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Priest.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Priest avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priest feints the counter takedown.
Hardy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Priest walks into a left hand.
Priest is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Priest shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy throws an overhand right that drops Priest 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 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Outlaw Hardy!
In his post fight interview, Outlaw Hardy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Aspire 85: Hardy v Savkov     
Date:   Oct 22, 2017
#R1#
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy thows a leg kick but Savkov checks it
and Savkov counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Savkov swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Savkov didn't see that one coming.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardy.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.#TD2#
Hardy tries to sprawl but Savkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Savkov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #T1#
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savkov stays in close to Hardy's body and controls the position.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Hardy has his hands on Savkov's head, controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Savkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Savkov.#T3#
Savkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Savkov scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Savkov.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savkov avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Savkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Savkov ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardy with a hook.
Savkov shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Hardy tries a low kick but Savkov avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Savkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Savkov. That snapped Hardy's head back.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy cracks the inside of Savkov's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Savkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savkov misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Savkov fails with the takedown.
Savkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Savkov's leg but Savkov calmly moves out of range.
Savkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Savkov.
Savkov punishes Hardy's body with a nice straight punch.
Savkov 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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
Savkov shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Savkov's leg but Savkov calmly moves out of range.
Savkov jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Savkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Savkov scores with a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savkov cracks Hardy with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy seems keen to control Savkov's posture.
Savkov is looking to pass into half guard but Hardy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hardy is in guard.#REVR#
Savkov is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up. #SUB2#
Hardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Savkov has an active guard here but Hardy has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Hardy has mounted him!
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Savkov regains half guard.
Savkov tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hardy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hardy!
Savkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardy content to control rather than advance.
Savkov trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Savkov looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Savkov drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Savkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Hardy!#REVR##SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.#SUB2#
Hardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Savkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
Savkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Savkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savkov lands a couple of digs.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #T4#
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Savkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Savkov jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Savkov moved out of range.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Savkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savkov tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savkov tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy misses with a hook. Savkov ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad. #T1#
Savkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Savkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a good, hard body kick but Savkov shrugs it off.
Savkov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savkov misses with a body shot.
Hardy delivers a nice body kick.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Savkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardy defends it well.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy. #T2#
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a nice hook to Savkov's body. Savkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Savkov tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardy.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savkov misses the shot to the body.
Savkov throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Savkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savkov.#T3#
Savkov throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savkov closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Savkov pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savkov fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Savkov controls his hands.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savkov takes a shot to the head.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savkov misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a body punch. #T4#
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Savkov tries to tie him up.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savkov throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Savkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy tries a body shot but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy had his way with Pavel Savkov in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Savkov.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Savkov is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Savkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savkov.
Hardy tries to land a body kick
and Savkov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savkov throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
And Hardy counters with a quick kick to the body but Savkov blocks it.
Hardy connects with a crisp jab.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Savkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Savkov throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Savkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Savkov misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Savkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savkov wants to clinch.#CL#
Savkov tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savkov lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land. #BC2#
Savkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Savkov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Savkov sees coming a mile off.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Hardy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardy with a jab.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Savkov moves away and avoids it.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savkov throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Savkov slips the punch.#CL2#
Savkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Savkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Savkov tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Outlaw Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Savkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savkov misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Savkov persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Savkov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hardy connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Savkov scores with a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
Outlaw Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.

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 Outlaw Hardy.
I think Savkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pavel Savkov!

Pavel Savkov is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Pavel Savkov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Aspire 79: Hardy v Warror     
Date:   Oct 01, 2017
#R1#
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Warror misses with a looping right.
Warror tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Warror.
Hardy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hardy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warror - the referee stops the clock and Hardy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warror. Hardy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Warror with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardy to score with a decent uppercut.
Warror lands a slapping body shot.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Hardy misses.
The fighters circling - Warror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Warror sees coming a mile off.
Hardy throws a right hand that Warror ducks under and follows up with a left that Warror also avoids with ease.
Warror misses with a looping right.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Warror tries a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Warror cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warror avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warror throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Hardy scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror 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.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warror's sensitive parts.
Warror cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Hardy gets a clinch.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Warror.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy is leaning against Warror and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy tries a body shot but Warror blocks it. #T3#
Good body shot from Hardy.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy tries to work over Warror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy pushes Warror back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hardy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Warror avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Warror avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warror lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror working aggressively here.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
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#
Warror blocks a head kick by Hardy.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror scores with a jab.
Hardy misses the jab.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy throws a head kick that half lands.
Hardy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Warror - just one landing.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Warror checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Warror fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardy is looking to slow Warror down with leg kicks.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Warror. That snapped Hardy's head back.
Warror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardy thumps Warror with a low kick.
Warror thows a leg kick but Hardy checks it
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warror 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.
Warror throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardy on the side of the head.
Warror blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror misses with a low kick.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardy, right into the meat.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Warror is avoiding it. #T2#
Warror moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Warror replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hardy blocks it well.
Warror pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.
As Warror backs away, Hardy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Warror.
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Hardy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Hardy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Warror swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Warror looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Warror throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Warror.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warror.
Warror shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Warror lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Warror finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Warror.
Warror throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a low kick, right behind Warror 's knee.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Warror.
Warror blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a thumping low kick.
Hardy wants to slow Warror down by chopping away at his legs.
Warror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Warror misses with a wild combination.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Warror checks a leg kick.
Warror moves out of range as Hardy strikes.#T4#
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warror throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warror wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy prevents Warror from breaking the clinch.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Warror.
Warror's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy has Warror pressed against the cage, preventing Warror from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Warror will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warror takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Warror walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Warror throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Warror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror lands with a right hand.
Hardy cracks Warror with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warror gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.#ROC#
Warror is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Warror. That snapped Hardy's head back.
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!
Warror throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Warror throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Warror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Warror jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Warror sizes up Hardy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Warror tries a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy throws a right hand that Warror ducks under and follows up with a left that Warror also avoids with ease.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy blocks a leg kick.
Warror lands a jab.#T2#
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warror swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy slips a jab from Warror.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.#CL#
Warror gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
Warror lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warror has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Warror can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy. #T3#
Hardy gets through Warror's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Outlaw Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warror lands a body punch.
Warror pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Warror's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Warror scores with a shoulder strike.
Warror prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Warror misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Warror pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warror.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy backing away here, and Warror unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Warror lands with a hook. Hardy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Warror sees coming a mile off.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Outlaw Hardy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warror.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardy misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Warror down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy lands a leg kick that knocks Warror off balance momentarily.
Good work by Hardy as he checks the leg kick.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warror looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Hardy checks a low kick from Warror.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Hardy takes one on the button.
Warror throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Warror swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Warror's knee momentarily.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Warror.
Warror lands a right hook to the body.
Warror throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardy stalks Warror and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Warror's face. Warror staggers backwards, shaken.
Warror throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Warror thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Warror looks to land a body kick but Hardy moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
A cross from Hardy lands.
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 Warror ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Warror tries to land a leg kick but Hardy saw it coming and moves away.
Hardy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warror thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror misses with a straight left.
Warror throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warror bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Warror misses.
Nice body kick there by Hardy.
Hardy throws a push kick but Warror slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warror checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Hardy tries a low kick but Warror avoids it.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardy scoring well with a low kick there.
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror lands an overhand right.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warror. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warror.
Warror takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardy with a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy throws a solid leg kick but Warror takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardy.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warror walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hardy.
Warror throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
A countering left hand to the body from Warror misses.
Warror throws a leg kick that misses.
Warror throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Warror walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Warror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warror shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardy counters with an outside leg kick.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Warror shakes it off.
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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Warror jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Warror seems unphased.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Warror throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warror manages to circle out of the way.
Warror digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Warror throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warror there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Warror.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warror! But no joy.
Warror throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Hardy misses with a hook. Warror ducked under it nicely.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Warror had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Warror misses.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Hardy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Warror avoids it.
Hardy lands with a hook. Warror tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paul Warror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A left lands for Hardy.
Warror is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Hardy there.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardy takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Warror seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Hardy tenderised Warror's leg. Warror is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Warror misses with a body shot
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warror looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Warror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warror takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Warror chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardy can pounce on him.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warror looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warror! But no joy.
A big left from Warror misses.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warror walks into a straight right hand from Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warror. That did some damage!
Warror throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a low kick, right behind Warror 's knee.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Warror swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Warror throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Warror misses
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.

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 Outlaw 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Outlaw Hardy!

Outlaw Hardy retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Outlaw 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.

 

Event: Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy     
Date:   Sep 06, 2017
#R1#
Denke swings widly with a right hand
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.#CL#
Denke closes the distance and clinches.
Denke gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Denke.
We've been informed that Hardy 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.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denke.
Denke lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Denke is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denke tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Denke drops back down to his feet.
Denke misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy working aggressively here. #T1#
Denke working aggressively here.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Denke throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke scores with a nice head shot.
Denke misses with a right hand
and Hardy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Denke looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy throws the left hand but Denke avoids the punch easily.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Denke darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Denke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Denke.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Denke blocks a body shot from Hardy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denke lands an uppercut.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hardy as the two fighters clinch.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Denke gets control of Hardy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Denke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Denke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Denke has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Denke is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Denke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardy has picked Denke up and slammed him! Denke can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardy manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Denke is trying to improve his position.
Denke being controlled for a moment.
Denke is looking for a sweep.
Denke is trying to work for a sweep but Hardy has mounted him!
Denke working to try and regain half guard.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Denke tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Denke throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely. #CL#
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Denke.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke fails to pull guard.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Denke blocks a body shot from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denke throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke misses with the head strike.
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!
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke. #T1#
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy. #TD#
Denke pulls guard. #SUB#
Denke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Denke looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Denke is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy controlling the action here. #SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Denke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hardy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hardy!
Denke tries to bench press Hardy off him but Hardy keeps the position. #T3#
Denke is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy gets to mount! Denke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Denke tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Denke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Hardy is taking a breather. Denke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy is controlling the pace. #T4##SUB#
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Denke looking for subs from the bottom but Hardy mounts him!
Hardy looking to control but Denke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
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 Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Denke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Denke moves into the clinch.
Denke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denke's elbow.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denke tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Denke drops back down to his feet.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Denke misses with some punches.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Denke is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardy works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Denke misses with an elbow strike.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Denke.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
Denke blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke misses with the head strike.
Denke is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy. #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Denke with a big uppercut! Denke tries to clinch up but Hardy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Denke to the mat! Denke covers up and Hardy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Outlaw Hardy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Aspire 67: Gracie vs Denke     
Date:   Aug 13, 2017
#R1#
Hardy connects with a leg kick. Knight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy misses with a hook
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight misses with the combination.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight stalling in the clinch.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy. #T1#
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight is trying to break free.
Knight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy slips under a jab.#T2#
Knight misses with a body punch
and Hardy counters with a good low kick that Knight was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy cracks Knight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knight is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Knight slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knight misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knight throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.#T3#
Knight moves to clinch but Hardy breaks away
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Knight can't break the clinch.
Knight can't get the takedown.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hardy can turn it around.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight has been working on his balance at Wreckshop, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hardy.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Knight blocks a body shot from Hardy. #T4#
Hardy works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knight tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Hardy lands with a right to 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!
Knight wants to stall.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Knight 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.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardy - that will leave a mark!
Hardy throws a push kick but Knight slaps the foot to one side.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hardy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Hardy moved away.
Hardy clobbers Knight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hardy.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Knight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knight tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Hardy tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knight.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Hardy lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Knight misses with a low kick.
Hardy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Knight swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knight in his tracks.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Knight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Hardy is looking to slow Knight down with leg kicks.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Knight lands.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.#BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knight tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy 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##CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely. #BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!
Knight throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardy, as that shot connected.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range. #CL2#
Hardy rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy lands a shot to the body.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight blocking some punches.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands. #BC#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardy.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy connects with a high kick.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight 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.
Knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardy cracks the inside of Knight's front leg.
Knight thows a leg kick but Hardy checks it
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Hardy connects with a leg kick. Knight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardy - that will leave a mark!
Jed Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hardy has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knight looking to slow down the pace here.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Outlaw 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!

Outlaw Hardy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jed Knight was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.

 

Event: Aspire 63: McGee vs Miletich     
Date:   Jul 30, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Bosch has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Bosch.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosch's elbow.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bosch can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bosch throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Bosch catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy jabs Bosch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bosch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bosch. That snapped Hardy's head back.
Bosch lands a really nice looking cross but Hardy seems unphased.
Bosch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Bosch throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bosch throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Bosch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bosch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch misses with a few strikes there.
Bosch looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bosch counters with an inside leg kick.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
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?
Bosch defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy lands a leg kick that knocks Bosch off balance momentarily.#T2#
Bosch throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy backing away here, and Bosch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Bosch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosch blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it.
Bosch blocks a head kick by Hardy.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
A lazy left from Bosch finds it's target.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Bosch sees coming a mile off.
Bosch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bosch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Bosch as he connects with a hook.
Bosch misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Bosch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bosch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy tries to score with a low kick but Bosch moves his leg out of the way.
Bosch 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.
Bosch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
Bosch wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Bosch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bosch.
Bosch checks a leg kick.
Bosch swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy tried to counter with a leg kick but Bosch avoided it.
Bosch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardy. Hardy obviously looking to wear him down.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bosch moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Bosch misses with a head kick.
Bosch throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Bosch misses with a straight left.
Hardy moves out of range as Bosch strikes.
Hardy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bosch.
Bosch looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Bosch thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bosch throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Bosch looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Bosch just gets out of the way.
Bosch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Bosch tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Bosch misses with an uppercut.
Hardy throws a chopping leg kick but Bosch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy throws a head kick that Bosch semi-blocks.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardy thumps Bosch with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Bosch. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bosch moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bosch is looking to clinch.
Bosch defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Bosch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bosch throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
And Hardy counters with a quick kick to the body but Bosch blocks it.
Hardy swings for the body but Bosch moves out of range.
Hardy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bosch avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bosch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardy defending well as Bosch loads up on a big left hand.
Bosch blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch staying out of range there.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bosch 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 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bosch has time to react.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Bosch
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy misses with a hook. Bosch ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy 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 Bosch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bosch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Bosch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Jab by Bosch.
Hardy moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Bosch had a free shot at his head there.
Bosch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Bosch moved out of range.
Bosch throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Bosch saw that one coming.
Hardy misses with a straight left. #T2#
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bosch to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Bosch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Bosch checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - Bosch coming out on top.
Bosch moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
Hardy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bosch's calf.
Hardy lands a leg kick that knocks Bosch off balance momentarily.
Bosch tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bosch.
Bosch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bosch. That's going to slow Hardy down.
Hardy takes a swing at Bosch's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bosch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosch throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a solid body kick.
Hardy throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Hardy misses with a leg kick.
Bosch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Bosch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bosch throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Bosch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Bosch's head but Bosch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosch throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Hardy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bosch avoids it.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Bosch tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bosch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardy, right into the meat.
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Hardy. #T4#
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Bosch.
Bosch moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Hardy.
Bosch is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bosch closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Bosch is controlling him.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosch throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bosch.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Bosch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Bosch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Bosch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bosch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bosch takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosch.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bosch throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Bosch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bosch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Bosch has managed to clinch.
Bosch tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bosch throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a body kick that stops Bosch in his tracks momentarily.
Hardy scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy slips under a jab from Bosch.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.
Bosch staying out of range there.#T2#
Hardy jabs Bosch right on the nose. Bosch blinks but takes it well.
Bosch throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Bosch misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy with a hook.
Bosch scores with a spinning back kick!
Bosch throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses.
Bosch cracks Hardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardy stuns Bosch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Bosch saw it coming and moves away.
Hardy is looking to chop away at Bosch's legs.
A low kick from Bosch misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Hardy does no damage. #T3#
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bosch lands with an overhand left.
Hardy misses with a kick to the body.
Bosch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bosch avoids the body shot from Hardy.
A little jabbing left from Bosch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bosch swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
Bosch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy slips under a jab from Bosch.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Hardy throws a low kick but Bosch moves out of range easily.
And Bosch responds with a good body kick, but Hardy manages to step out the way in time.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy lands a nice looking body kick.
Outlaw Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Hardy throws a jab when Bosch was well out of range.
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy digs a good body shot into Bosch's ribs.
Bosch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Bosch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy thows a body kick. Bosch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bosch's head.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy throws a front kick that sends Bosch stumbling back into the cage.
Bosch scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Outlaw Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outlaw Hardy!

Outlaw Hardy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Aspire 50: McGee vs Gracie     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Bosch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Hardy cracks Bosch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bosch moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosch throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Bosch thows a leg kick but Hardy checks it
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bosch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosch. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Bosch throws a leg kick
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bosch. That did some damage!
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bosch tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bosch scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bosch checks a low kick from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
Bosch thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bosch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy slips a jab from Bosch.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Bosch tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Bosch is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Bosch avoids a kick to the body.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bosch lands a right hook 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!#CL2#
Bosch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Bosch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Bosch is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bosch.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bosch lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Good body shot from Bosch.
Bosch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bosch misses with a body punch. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Bosch swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bosch motions for Hardy to come forward. Bosch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bosch misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Bosch throws a shot to the body.
Bosch looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Bosch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosch fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardy in the body.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Hardy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bosch throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Bosch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Bosch.
Hardy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Bosch stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Bosch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardy.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy throws a jab when Bosch was well out of range.
Bosch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Hardy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosch slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy connects with a high kick.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bosch misses with a hook to the body
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardy. Hardy obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardy moves out of range as Bosch strikes.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bosch 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bosch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardy rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Hardy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Bosch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Bosch lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Bosch takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Bosch connects with a nice looking jab.
Outlaw Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosch.
Good leg kick by Bosch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hardy.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Hardy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bosch looks to throw a body kick
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
Bosch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Bosch. Beautiful body shot.
Bosch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Hardy moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
Bosch misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Bosch moves away and avoids it.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a straight right.
Bosch swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy slips a jab from Bosch.
Bosch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bosch moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Bosch throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Bosch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Bosch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy. #T3#
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bosch.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a hook to the body
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bosch.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardy lunges at Bosch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bosch's hand.
Bosch scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bosch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Bosch sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bosch avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Hardy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardy checks a low kick from Bosch.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Bosch's head.
Hardy lands with a kick to the temple. Bosch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hardy checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Bosch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heribert Bosch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hardy slips a straight right by Bosch.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy feints and then cracks Bosch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosch down.
Hardy throws a low kick but Bosch avoids it.
Bosch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a push kick but Bosch slaps the foot to one side.
Bosch throws a front kick aimed at Hardy's knee but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Bosch's shoulder, as Bosch tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bosch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bosch's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosch misses with a hook.
Bosch drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Bosch missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bosch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bosch slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Bosch's head but Bosch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Bosch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Bosch.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Hardy moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
Bosch tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bosch swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosch misses the target.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bosch.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it.
Bosch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardy with a body shot.#T2#
Bosch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bosch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bosch! But no joy.
Bosch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch connects with a nice looking jab.
Bosch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Bosch misses its intended target.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Bosch moves out of range easily.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
Bosch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bosch gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Bosch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bosch throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bosch throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bosch under the eye.
Bosch moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Bosch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bosch looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
A lazy left from Bosch finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Bosch. #T4#
Bosch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bosch connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bosch is out of range.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Bosch moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Bosch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Bosch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outlaw Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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 Outlaw Hardy.
I think Bosch 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: D54 Farewell     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Offord misses with a head kick.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Offord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Offord is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Offord is predictable there
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Offord moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD#
Hardy drops Offord with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Offord looks back up at him and smiles so Hardy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Offord is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Eric Offord has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Offord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Offord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Offord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Offord throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Offord walks into a left hand.
Offord is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Offord looks to throw a body kick
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Offord seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eric Offord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hardy.
Offord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Offord gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Hardy counters with a nice right hand that sends Offord toppling to the canvas! Offord scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hardy finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Offord slams his shin into Hardy's torso.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Offord throws a head kick that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Offord looks winded!
Offord throws a head kick that Hardy semi-blocks.
Offord attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Offord misses with the body kick
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardy. Offord shrugs it off though. #T2#
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Offord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to slow Offord down with leg kicks.
Offord misses with a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Offord moves away.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
And Hardy counters with a quick kick to the body but Offord blocks it.
Offord tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hardy throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Offord crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Outlaw Hardy!
A relieved looking Outlaw 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.

 

Event: D52 Warror v Outlaw     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Hardy tries a quick counter leg kick but Warror is wise to it.
We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Warror connects with a crisp jab.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Warror lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Warror throws a body kick that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror.
Warror scores with a nice strike.
Warror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Warror uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warror.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Warror throws a leg kick which misses Hardy's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardy tries to avoid it.
Warror throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warror throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Warror. Hardy shrugs it off though.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Warror's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardy under the eye.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warror scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardy should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warror tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Warror closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warror throws out the jab.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warror throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warror looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Warror coming out on top.
Warror is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Warror scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Warror throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Warror blocks it well.#T3#
Hardy throws a low kick but Warror moves out of range easily.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warror's corner calls for a 1-2. Warror obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Warror throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Warror misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Warror lands with a right hand. #T4#
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Warror throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Warror looks to land a combination. Hardy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hardy looks to land a body kick but Warror moved away.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Hardy defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Warror steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warror defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror lands with a good body shot.
Warror swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warror lands a body shot.
Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror 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#
Warror misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy counters with a leg kick.
Warror pushes Hardy away with a front kick.
Warror throws a big shot that misses.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warror blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Warror.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warror lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Warror throws a shot to the body.
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, Warror has got the better of the exchanges.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Warror tries to clinch up.
Warror looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Warror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warror throws out the jab.
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Warror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
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.
Warror smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warror misses with a hook.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Warror is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Warror.
Warror throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Warror throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warror scores with a hook.
Warror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Warror is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Warror misses with an uppercut
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Warror throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Warror lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Warror takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror works over Hardy's head and body with a nice combination.
Warror feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Warror fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warror lands with a cross.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warror counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warror misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy tries a quick counter leg kick but Warror is wise to it.
Warror throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warror.
Hardy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
Warror takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Warror connects with the punch.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy keeps Warror at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Warror misses.
Warror throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warror looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target.
Warror lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Warror.
Warror has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Warror's head.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Warror lands a body shot.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Warror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Warror misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a solid body kick.
Warror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hardy scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Warror throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Warror steps away.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Warror goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Warror throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Warror walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Warror misses the target.#T2#
Warror misses the jab.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Hardy misses.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Warror throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Warror throws a shot to the body.
Warror moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Warror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Warror misses.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Warror misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warror cracks Hardy with a good jab.#T3#
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warror throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Warror throws a wild body kick that Hardy sees coming a mile off.
Hardy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warror throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Warror was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warror misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Warror is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Oh Warror is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warror.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Warror.
Warror seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Warror.
Hardy misses with a jab to the body
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warror to score with a decent uppercut.
Warror misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Warror getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warror misses with a straight left.
Warror missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Warror is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Warror lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warror throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Warror takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy works Warror's body with a nice hook.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warror.
Hardy slips under a jab from Warror.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Warror with a body shot.#T1#
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Warror scores with a nice right hand.
Warror on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Warror misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warror blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Warror jabs at Hardy's body.
A low kick from Hardy misses
letting Warror counter with a right hand.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warror scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
Warror lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warror appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
Hardy lands a glancing blow to the side of Warror's head.
Warror looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Hardy avoids the body shot from Warror.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warror dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Warror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Warror throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardy counters with a good, hard body kick but Warror shrugs it off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hardy tries to get set, Warror tries to push him back and clinch up but Hardy manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body punch from Warror.
Warror looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy feints a counter leg kick.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warror.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Warror looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warror will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Warror had a free shot at his head there.
Warror works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Warror paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Warror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Warror misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror had his way with Outlaw Hardy in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Warror misses with a body shot.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warror throws out the jab.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Hardy down.
A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Warror.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
A little feinted left hand from Warror on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Warror takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warror walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Warror rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Warror
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Hardy.
A jab from Warror misses.
Warror connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Warror throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy feints and then cracks Warror's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warror down.
Warror is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warror is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Warror bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Warror jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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.
Warror closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy looks to land a body kick but Warror moved away.
Hardy is looking to slow Warror down with leg kicks.
Warror lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Warror lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Warror takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warror slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warror fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Warror throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Warror slips under a jab.
Warror checks the leg kick.
Warror stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warror closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Warror wants to land a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hardy.
Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Warror.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
It looked like Warror was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardy.
Hardy looks for the body kick but Warror saw that one coming.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Outlaw Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Hardy.

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 Paul Warror.
Well Warror has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Paul Warror!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Paul Warror!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Paul Warror!

Paul Warror wins by unanimous decision!

Paul Warror retains his welterweight title!
Paul Warror seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: D49 Jacquard v Nystrom     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardy.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone sizes up Hardy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stone.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Stone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Stone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hardy misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
A quick step to the side and Stone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Hardy throws a lazy body kick
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Stone throws a body kick that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone slips a straight right by Hardy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
As Hardy backs away, Stone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Stone slips under a jab from Hardy.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardy.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a good low kick that Hardy was not able to check.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Stone's belly button to the back.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.
A jab from Hardy misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardy.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target. #T4#
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy misses the body punch
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Stone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hardy slips a straight right by Stone.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Jack Stone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hardy throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stone slips under a jab from Hardy.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Hardy keeps Stone at a distance using the push kick.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
Stone has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Stone.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
And Stone counters with a quick kick to the body but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Stone thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stone thinking.
Hardy misses with a shot to the body
and Stone counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at Stone to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy lands a nice looking body kick.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy lands with a nice body kick.
Hardy throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Hardy only half commits.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone misses with a body kick.#T2#
Hardy throws a low kick but Stone moves out of range easily.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stone avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws a head kick that half lands.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Hardy scores with a push kick.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone's corner calls for a 1-2. Stone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Hardy throws a head kick that half lands.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Stone there.
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone digs a good hook to Hardy's body.
A lazy body kick from Hardy
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Stone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Stone tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Stone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with an inside leg kick.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy thows a body kick. Stone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Stone cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
A little feinted left hand from Stone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outlaw Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stone. Stone obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy lands with a nice body kick.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Hardy misses
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Stone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stone throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a hook.#T1#
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Stone lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stone throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hardy lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Stone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Stone. That snapped Hardy's head back.
Stone misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Stone checks it.
Hardy wants to land a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Stone slips a straight right by Hardy.#T4#
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a solid body kick.
Hardy jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardy - that will leave a mark!
Stone thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy lands a nice looking body kick.
Hardy slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardy.
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Stone misses
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Outlaw 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Outlaw Hardy!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Outlaw Hardy!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Outlaw Hardy!

Outlaw Hardy wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Outlaw Hardy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: D43 Anderson v Hardy     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
A nice side step and Hardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Hardy fakes the leg kick and cracks Anderson in the body.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Dustin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Anderson works over Hardy's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Hardy is looking for the big counter here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Hardy misses with a kick to the body.
Hardy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Hardy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Anderson misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Hardy thuds his shin into the meat of Anderson's side.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Hardy responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
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 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.#T2#
Anderson misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson misses with the combination. #CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Hardy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Anderson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hardy is unloading with more strikes now! Anderson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Outlaw Hardy!
Our winner, Outlaw Hardy, 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.

 

Event: Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror 2     
Date:   Feb 19, 2017
#R1#
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warror looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Warror scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Warror.
Warror misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Warror lands a jab.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy works Warror's body with a nice hook.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warror's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror lands with a good body shot.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Warror sees coming a mile off.#T1#
A big left from Warror misses.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warror. That did some damage!#CL#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy effectively controlling the action here.
Warror tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land. #T2#
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warror tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Warror can turn it around.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Warror tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow. #T3#
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Warror up against the cage.#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warror moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warror throws out a powerful jab.
Warror scores with a body shot.
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warror! But no joy.
Hardy is looking to chop away at Warror's legs.
Warror walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warror counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardy thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Warror does no damage. #T4#
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Warror throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardy jabs at Warror's body.#CL2#
Warror darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Warror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy just leaning against Warror, taking a breather.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Warror controls the action.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Warror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warror lands a nice uppercut.
Warror scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Warror lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Warror has managed to clinch.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy lands a body punch.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Warror.
Hardy wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy. #T1#
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy taking a breather.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Warror controls the action.
Hardy tries to work over Warror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Warror gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Warror prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy misses with the head strike. #T2#
Warror lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warror pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Warror.
Warror lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy. #T3#
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Hardy just leaning against Warror, taking a breather.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Warror scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Warror's head.
Warror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Warror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy misses with a hook 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!
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
A short right from Hardy on the inside. #ROC#
Warror is rocked!
Hardy presses Warror against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Warror misses with the head strike.
Warror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warror lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Outlaw Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Warror 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 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Hardy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warror misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Warror lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardy doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Warror closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Warror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Warror lands a shot to the body.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Hardy lands a right hand.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Warror takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Hardy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy tries to work over Warror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Warror controls the action.
Hardy tries a body shot but Warror blocks it.
Warror blocks a body shot from Hardy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy stalling against the cage.
Warror is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Warror has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Warror. #T4#
Warror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warror presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy has Warror pressed against the cage.
Warror presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Warror working aggressively here.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warror.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Paul Warror just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Warror misses with a straight left.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror counters with a head kick. That will keep Hardy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warror throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Warror saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Warror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror. #T1#
Hardy looking to stall.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warror lands with a light punch inside.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardy.
Warror lands a slapping body shot.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hardy misses.
Warror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warror takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Warror is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy scores with the left hand. Warror knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warror checks it well.
Hardy takes one on the button.
Warror throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Hardy swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
A nice side step and Warror releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Warror scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warror seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
No joy there for Warror, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Warror throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Warror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warror doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. Warror looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror wants to counter the offense by Hardy and move into the clinch position.
Hardy cracks the inside of Warror's front leg.
Warror swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Warror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warror scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a low kick, right behind Warror 's knee.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Warror takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warror lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Hardy forces Warror back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Warror's head.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Warror avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warror is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Warror misses with the head strike.
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 Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.
#R5#
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warror is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Warror connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Warror tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warror shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Warror.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Warror.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warror throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Warror bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy walks into a straight right hand from Warror.#T1#
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warror momentarily.
Warror on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Warror looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warror takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warror counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Warror lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy. #CL#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Warror lands a left hand.
Warror prevents a body shot from Hardy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Warror misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
A right handed body shot lands from Warror.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Warror's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Hardy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror. #T3#
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warror.
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.
Warror lands a left hand.
Warror working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Warror tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Warror back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Warror scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warror or not.
Hardy blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Warror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warror is keeping busy.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Hardy.
Warror lands a right hand.
A short right from Warror on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warror 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
Paul Warror retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Paul Warror thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror     
Date:   Feb 05, 2017
#R1#
Warror throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Warror.
Warror misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy misses with a hook. Warror ducked under it nicely.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Warror takes the fight into the clinch.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warror. #T1#
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Warror working aggressively here.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Warror up against the cage.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Warror misses with the head strike.
A short right from Warror on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Warror lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warror lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Warror lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror. #T3#
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warrors head.
Hardy is stalling here.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Warror lands with a short shot to the head.
Warror misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Warror misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warror.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Warror.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Warror as Hardy tries to tie him up.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy trying to stall but Warror improves his position.
Warror lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Warror controls the action.
Warror working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror 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#
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
and Warror counters with a nice body shot.
Warror misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Warror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warror.
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paul Warror seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardy working aggressively here. #T1#
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Warror.
Warror tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Warror.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warror working aggressively here.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warror backwards. #T2#
Hardy tries to stall but Warror uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Warror is working Hardy over against the cage.
Hardy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Warror scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Warror lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy looking to stall.
Hardy tries a body shot but Warror blocks it. #BC2#
Warror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Warror misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warror avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Warror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warror has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Warror connects with a nice looking jab.
Warror lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Warror thumps Hardy with a low kick.#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 Warror.
Warror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Warror swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Warror throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warror manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Warror.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Warror lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target.
Warror looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Warror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Warror.
A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target.
Hardy tries to counter by clinching up but Warror breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror 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!
#R3#
Warror misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Warror.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Warror.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror lands a nice uppercut.
Warror working aggressively here.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warror.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Warror.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Warror can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warror is keeping busy.
Warror cracks Hardy with a nice body shot.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Warror has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
Warror lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Warror wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy tries to stall but Warror uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Warror lands an uppercut.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Warror back against the cage.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Warror has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy. #T3#
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Warror has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
Warror is working Hardy over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow. #T4#
Warror scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Hardy tries to work over Warror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Warror on the inside.
Hardy stalling the fight.
Warror tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Paul Warror just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Warror misses with a hook to the body
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warror tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy slips under a jab from Warror.
Warror throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warror.
Hardy misses with a body punch
letting Warror counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Warror.
Warror misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warror, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warror dips to his left and cracks Hardy with an uppercut!
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Hardy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Warror avoids it.
Warror misses with a body shot
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Warror scores with a body shot.
Hardy throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range. #CL2#
Warror takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy leaning against his opponent.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Warror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Warror.
Hardy trying to stall but Warror improves his position.
Hardy lands a shot to the body.
Warror misses with some punches.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Warror blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warror.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
A left hand lands to the body for Warror.
Warror misses with a body punch.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Warror.
Warror misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy lands a right hand. #T4#
Come on Hardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warror lands an uppercut.
Warror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Warror avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Hardy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Warror counters with a straight right hand.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Warror looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warror moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warror throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hardy counters with a nice leg kick.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Warror. #T1#
Warror takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Warror misses. #CL2#
Warror takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Warror.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy tries to stall but Warror uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
A right hand to the body from Warror.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror lands a shot to the body.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warror.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warror up against the cage.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Warror blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Warror tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Warror lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy is stalling here.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Warror gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warror scores with a hook to the body.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Warror prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Warror lands a right hand.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hardy slowing the pace effectively.
Outlaw Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Warror.
Well Warror 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!

Paul Warror is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Paul Warror thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Primal 55 Hardy v Mancini     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Hardy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mancini if he has to take too many more of those.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Mancini seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.
Mancini slips under a jab from Hardy.
Mancini throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Mancini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mancini's calf.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Mancini.
A punch combination from Mancini misses.
Hardy tried to counter with a leg kick but Mancini avoided it.
Hardy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Odins Body Workshop in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Mancini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mancini 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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy throws a low kick but Mancini avoids it.
Mancini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mancini scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Mancini cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Mancini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mancini looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Mancini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Hardy misses
and Mancini counters with a stiff right hand.
Mancini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Mancini off the cage and back into range.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mancini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mancini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mancini scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mancini punishes Hardy's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Mancini there.
Mancini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mancini looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Mancini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mancini looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
Mancini throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Mancini takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Mancini is rocked!
Hardy throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Mancini gets a takedown into half guard.
Mancini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Mancini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.
Mancini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardy's head.
Mancini trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
Mancini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mancini lands a nice short elbow.
Mancini throws a strike but Hardy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mancini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mancini is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Mancini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mancini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mancini.
Mancini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mancini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mancini is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Mancini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mancini throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mancini's guard. Nice move by Hardy!#REVR#
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Mancini.#SUB2#
Mancini working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Mancini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Mancini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardy throws the kick towards the body but Mancini avoids it.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Mancini.
Mancini moves forwards but Hardy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mancini misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mancini. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Mancini moves out of range easily.
Mancini throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Mancini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Mancini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardy rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mancini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Mancini lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mancini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy. #T1#
Mancini throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Mancini.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mancini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mancini, as that shot connected.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Mancini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardy counters with a body kick.
Mancini walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy clobbers Mancini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mancini throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.#T2#
Mancini throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Mancini takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mancini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy throws a body punch but Mancini moves out of range.
Mancini just misses with a punch to the body.
Mancini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy keeps Mancini at a distance using the push kick.
A leg kick checked by Mancini.
A nice side step and Mancini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Mancini counters with a stiff right hand.
Mancini throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Mancini misses the shot to the body.
Mancini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mancini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy tries a low kick but Mancini avoids it.
Mancini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Mancini misses.
Hardy cracks Mancini with a good jab.
Mancini slips a straight right by Hardy.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mancini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mancini catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mancini throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
Hardy throws a head kick that half lands.
Mancini is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancini thows a leg kick but Hardy checks it
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardy punishes Mancini's body with a nice straight punch.
Mancini is breathing heavily.
A jab from Mancini misses.
The fighters circle, before Hardy throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mancini's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hardy lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Outlaw 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.

 

Event: Primal 51 Green v Plisskin     
Date:   Dec 04, 2016
#R1#
Hardy lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Abdul The Refugee has been cut.
The Refugee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Refugee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Refugee 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 The Refugee off to one side.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Refugee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Refugee 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.
The Refugee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but The Refugee persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
The Refugee feints the counter takedown.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks The Refugee with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. The Refugee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
And The Refugee tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Refugee throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
The Refugee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
The Refugee with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Refugee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul The Refugee.
Hardy throws a hook but The Refugee avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardy.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardy cracks The Refugee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardy cracks The Refugee with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! The Refugee falls to his knees and Hardy doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Outlaw Hardy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Primal 49 Plisskin vs Nelson     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Ysengrin counters with a body kick.
Ysengrin motions for Hardy to come forward. Ysengrin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ysengrin throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McDojo in the buildup to the fight.
Ysengrin feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Ysengrin misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy swings for the body but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Ysengrin slips the punch.
Ysengrin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Ysengrin 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.
Ysengrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hardy throws a push kick but Ysengrin slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin misses with a leg kick
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Outlaw Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ysengrin throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy punishes Ysengrin's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Hardy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ysengrin is out of range.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ysengrin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardy. Ysengrin shrugs it off though.
Hardy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Ysengrin moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Ysengrin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Ysengrin.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ysengrin moves away from the strike by Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Ysengrin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ysengrin moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Ysengrin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ysengrin thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Ysengrin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardy is able to avoid easily.
Ysengrin thows a body kick. Hardy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ysengrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ysengrin defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head.#T3#
Ysengrin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ysengrin misses the jab.
Ysengrin avoids a kick to the body.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy takes a swing at Ysengrin's ribcage but misses.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ysengrin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Ysengrin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Boris Ysengrin has been cut.
Hardy is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ysengrin flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ysengrin is out cold! Hardy holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Outlaw Hardy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Primal 46     
Date:   Oct 26, 2016
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Pink breaks from the clinch.
Pink throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pink dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Czar lands with a good body shot.
Pink scores with a hook to the body. Czar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pink misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Czar misses.
Czar slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Czar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pink lands with a straight right. Czar didn't see that one coming.
Czar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czar manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Pink's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Czar misses.
Pink swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Czar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pink's head.
Pink swings widly with a right hand
and Czar counters with a good low kick that Pink was not able to check. #T1#
Pink on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Czar cracks Pink with a good jab.
Pink punishes Czar's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Czar.
Czar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pink thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rupert Pink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pink looks to throw the jab but Czar is out of range.
Pink misses with a series of wild punches.
Pink misses with a hook
enabling Czar to counter with a crisp jab.
Pink comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Czar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pink. #T2#
Czar wants to clinch up but Pink keeps it at a distance.
Pink is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Pink does no damage.
Czar lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Czar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Czar throws a big shot that misses.
Pink swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pink misses with an uppercut
and Czar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Czar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pink plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pink throws a sloppy body shot
and Czar counters with an inside leg kick.
Czar swings widly with a right hand
and Pink counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Czar cracks Pink with an open hand slap.
Pink missing with a left hand there. Czar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Czar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Czar throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Pink swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Czar counters by moving into the clinch.
Czar lands a shot to the body.
Pink misses with a hook to the ribs.
Czar leaning against his opponent.
Pink misses with a punch on the inside.
Czar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinks head.
Pink working hard to break the clinch.
Pink tries to work over Czar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Czar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pink swings wildly with an uppercut but Czar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pink wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Czar has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pink fails to land.
Pink stalling in the clinch but Czar improves position.
Pink throws a head punch that misses.
Pink misses with the head strike.
Pink controlling the action here for a moment.
Pink has a couple of punches blocked by Czar. #T4#
Czar tries to throw a body punch but Pink avoids it by throwing Czar back against the cage.
Pink misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Czar stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Czar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pink lands a shoulder strike.
Pink is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Czar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Czar controlling the action here for a moment.
Pink is looking to break free of the clinch but Czar has double underhooks.
Pink has had enough of the clinch but Czar keeps him there for the moment.
Czar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Czar stalling.
Czar digs a right hand underneath Pink's ribcage. Pink let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Czar digs a right hand underneath Pink's ribcage. Pink let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pink misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julius Czar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pink misses with a hook.
Rupert Pink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pink misses the shot to the body.
Czar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pink.
Pink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czar was well out of range. Poor timing from Pink.
Czar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pink was well out of range. Poor timing from Czar.
Pink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Czar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pink misses with an uppercut. Czar saw that one coming.
Rupert Pink is winning the standup battle so far.
Pink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pink lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pink ducks under a wild hook from Czar.
A head kick misses from Pink.
Despite the aggression on Czar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Czar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Czar cracks Pink with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Czar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Czar 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.#T1#
Pink misses the jab.
Pink punishes Czar's body with a nice straight punch.
Czar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pink throws a nice looking combination but Czar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Czar! But no joy.
Pink tries to land a body kick
and Czar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pink misses with a body kick.
Pink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pink misses with the body kick
letting Czar counter with a right hand.
A big left from Pink misses.
Pink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Czar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pink throws a looping overhand right but Czar ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Czar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Czar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pink moves away.
Czar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pink.
A big left from Pink misses.
Pink throws a right hand that misses
enabling Czar to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pink fails to land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Czar cracks Pink with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Czar has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pink to stand back up!#ROC2#
Pink is rocked!
Pink connects with a right hand. Czar shakes it off.
Oh Pink is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pink seems to have got his legs back now.
Pink fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Czar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Czar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Czar! But no joy.
Czar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Czar. #T3#
Pink throws a half hearted mid kick.
Czar throws a big shot that misses.
Pink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Czar lands with a nice body punch.
Czar dodges the punch combination from Pink.
Czar thuds his shin into the meat of Pink's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pink swings away with a body shot that misses
and Czar counters with a left to the body.
Czar looks to score with a jab to the body but Pink is just out of range.
Pink swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Czar moves out of range of the strikes.
Pink lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Pink misses with a few strikes there.
Pink throws a nice looking combination but Czar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Czar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Czar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Czar misses.
A quick step to the side and Pink tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pink with a nice cross.
Pink on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Czar. Czar obviously looking to wear him down.
Pink walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pink throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Czar counters with a crisp one two that drops Pink! Czar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pink to his feet! Pink is in big trouble!
Pink throws an off balance right hand
and Czar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Czar punishes Pink's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Czar steps in with a hook that catches Pink right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Czar follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pink looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Czar!
An out of breath Julius Czar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Primal 43 Mostert v Salavez     
Date:   Sep 23, 2016
#R1#
Vasleyiev misses with an uppercut.
Tutka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasleyiev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tutka throws a hook but Vasleyiev blocks it.
Tutka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasleyiev at a distance.
Tutka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasleyiev.
Tutka sizes up Vasleyiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tutka throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tutka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tutka misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tutka is out of range.
Vasleyiev misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tutka checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tutka to score with a decent uppercut.
Tutka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutka. Vasleyiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Tutka avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasleyiev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Tutka.
Tutka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasleyiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lukeva Tutka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Tutka avoids it.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick from Tutka.
Vasleyiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutka jabs Vasleyiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Tutka.
Tutka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tutka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasleyiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Tutka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasleyiev doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.#T2#
Tutka moves out of range as Vasleyiev throws a body kick.
Tutka misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasleyiev 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.
Tutka digs a good hook to Vasleyiev's body.
Tutka checks the leg kick.
Tutka catches Vasleyiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tutka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasleyiev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vasleyiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutka throws a hook but Vasleyiev avoids it easily.
Vasleyiev lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasleyiev misses the shot to the body.
Tutka stuns Vasleyiev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tutka swings widly with a right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Tutka misses.
Vasleyiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Jab by Tutka.
Tutka throws a lazy right hand but Vasleyiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tutka slips a straight right by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a body punch but Tutka moves out of range.
Tutka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tutka connects with a body shot that sends Vasleyiev's belly button to the back.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Tutka moves out of range easily.
Tutka looks to land a combination. Vasleyiev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good work by Tutka as he checks the leg kick.
Tutka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasleyiev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vasleyiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tutka scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Vasleyiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tutka punishes Vasleyiev's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
A good leg kick by Tutka.
Vasleyiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Tutka throws a lazy body kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vasleyiev walks into a straight right hand from Tutka.
Tutka throws a low kick but Vasleyiev moves out of range easily.
Vasleyiev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tutka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasleyiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tutka tried to score with a low kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
Vasleyiev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tutka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev motions for Tutka to come forward. Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev defending well as Tutka loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasleyiev misses the shot to the body.
Tutka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasleyiev has time to react.
Vasleyiev is looking to wear down Tutka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vasleyiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Tutka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukeva Tutka dominated that round.
That's time! Vasleyiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tutka lands with a right hand.
Tutka misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vasleyiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tutka misses the body punch
enabling Vasleyiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Tutka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vasleyiev.
Tutka clobbers Vasleyiev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tutka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vasleyiev tries to land a leg kick but Tutka saw it coming and moves away.
Tutka misses with a left hand
and Vasleyiev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tutka lunges at Vasleyiev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vasleyiev's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Tutka tenderised Vasleyiev's leg. Vasleyiev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vasleyiev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasleyiev connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Vasleyiev loads up on a big right hand but Tutka slips the punch.
Tutka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tutka misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tutka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Tutka.
Tutka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutka throws a looping overhand right but Vasleyiev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasleyiev takes a swing at Tutka's ribcage but misses.
Vasleyiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tutka connects with a nice looking jab.
Tutka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Tutka misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tutka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tutka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasleyiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutka.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Tutka.
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!
Vasleyiev staying out of range there.
Tutka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tutka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasleyiev checks it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vasleyiev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tutka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasleyiev in his tracks.
Tutka looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
No joy there for Tutka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Vasleyiev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tutka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasleyiev takes a swing at Tutka's ribcage but misses.
Tutka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
Tutka misses with a body shot.
Tutka connects with the punch.
Vasleyiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutka.
Tutka throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Tutka with a jab.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot.
Tutka blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tutka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasleyiev misses the shot to the body.
Tutka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasleyiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutka.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tutka.
Tutka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasleyiev tried to counter with a leg kick but Tutka avoided it.
Nice body punch from Tutka.
A big right from Tutka misses.
Tutka punishes Vasleyiev's body with a nice straight punch.
Tutka misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tutka blocks a low kick nicely.
Tutka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutka motions for Vasleyiev to come forward. Tutka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Vasleyiev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lukeva Tutka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutka lands a body shot.
Tutka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Tutka's front leg with a kick but Tutka checks it.
A jab from Vasleyiev does it's job there.
Tutka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head.
Vasleyiev misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tutka feints a counter leg kick.
Vasleyiev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tutka on the side of the head.
Vasleyiev throws a sloppy head kick and Tutka moves out of range easily.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev 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.

Lukeva Tutka 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#
Tutka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasleyiev's hands.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Tutka.
Vasleyiev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tutka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tutka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice combination. Tutka backs away looking to recover.
Vasleyiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutka tries a quick counter leg kick but Vasleyiev is wise to it.
Tutka lands a jab.
Tutka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasleyiev.
Tutka lands with a nice body punch.
Tutka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tutka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vasleyievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev needs to keep his hands up - Tutka had a free shot at his head there.
Tutka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tutka takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Vasleyiev lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Tutka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vasleyiev scores with a nice right hand.
Vasleyiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tutka to score with a decent uppercut.
Tutka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev misses with a straight left.
Tutka missing with a left hand there. Vasleyiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Vasleyiev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tutka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tutka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev connects with a body shot.
Vasleyiev misses with a head kick.
Vasleyiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutka.
The crowd cheers as Vasleyiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tutka doesn't seem phased though.
Tutka throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasleyiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vasleyiev blocks a jab.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tutka misses with an uppercut
and Vasleyiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Tutka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Tutka.
A little jabbing left from Tutka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
Vasleyiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tutka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tutka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tutka tries to bum rush Vasleyiev with a series of wild strikes but Vasleyiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasleyiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick, looking for Tutka's leg but Tutka calmly moves out of range.
Vasleyiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tutka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tutka misses with an uppercut
and Vasleyiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Vasleyiev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tutka 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.
Tutka lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasleyiev.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasleyiev misses the target.
Tutka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev is looking to counter punch.
Tutka scores with a hook to the body. Vasleyiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasleyiev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tutka. Tutka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tutka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tutka scores with a punch to the head.
Tutka just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Tutka.
Tutka throws a front kick that sends Vasleyiev stumbling back into the cage.
Vasleyiev swings for the body but Tutka moves out of range.
Tutka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a push kick but Tutka slaps the foot to one side.
Tutka takes one on the button.
Vasleyiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tutka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vasleyiev tries to land a leg kick but Tutka saw it coming and moves away.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tutka.
Vasleyiev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.
Vasleyiev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tutka cracks Vasleyiev with an open hand slap.
Tutka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasleyiev's sensitive parts.
Tutka feints a jab promting Vasleyiev to slip. Tutka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vasleyiev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasleyiev scores with a hook to the body. Tutka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukeva Tutka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tutka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukeva Tutka!

A relieved looking Lukeva Tutka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Primal 40     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Ysengrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tutka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ysengrin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ysengrin tries to land a front kick but Tutka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ysengrin lands with an overhand left.
Ysengrin misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Tutka moves into the clinch.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tutka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ysengrin digs a right hand underneath Tutka's ribcage. Tutka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ysengrin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tutkas head.
Ysengrin working aggressively here.
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Tutka avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back against the cage.
Ysengrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tutka backwards.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tutka gets through Ysengrin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tutka can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Tutka prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Tutka can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Tutka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ysengrin's elbow.
Tutka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ysengrin backwards.
Tutka misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Ysengrin - that landed with a thud.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tutka or not.
Ysengrin slowing the pace effectively.
Ysengrin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tutka.
A right handed body shot lands from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.
Ysengrin tries to work over Tutka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tutka throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin pushes Tutka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.
Tutka working aggressively here. #T2#
Tutka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin misses with some punches.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tutka controls his hands.
Tutka prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Tutka stalling in the clinch but Ysengrin improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin digs a right hand into Tutka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tutka's gas tank.
Ysengrin pushes Tutka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tutka lands with a light punch inside.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tutka lands with a left to the head.
Tutka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ysengrin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Tutka as the two fighters clinch.
Tutka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tutka lands an uppercut.#T3#
Tutka tries a body shot but Ysengrin blocks it.
Tutka throws a punch but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
Still in the clinch, Ysengrin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tutka tries a body shot but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin lands with a right to the head.
Tutka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tutka backwards.
Tutka lands a nice uppercut.
Ysengrin has a couple of punches blocked by Tutka.
Ysengrin trying to control the position but instead, Tutka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ysengrin into the cage.
Tutka misses with some punches.
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tutka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin misses with some punches.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Tutka avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back 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!
Tutka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Tutka controls the action.
Ysengrin lands with a left to the head.
Tutka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tutka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tutka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tutka lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tutka backwards.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin is looking to control Tutka's arms but Tutka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ysengrin has his back to the cage.
Ysengrin lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Ysengrin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tutka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Tutka.
Tutka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tutka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ysengrin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tutka throws the left hand but Ysengrin avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ysengrin. That's going to slow Tutka down.
Ysengrin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Ysengrin instigates a clinch.
Tutka has Ysengrin pushed against the cage.
Tutka working aggressively here.
Ysengrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Tutka backwards.
Nice body punch from Ysengrin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutka misses with a body punch.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Tutka's head.
Tutka trying to stall but Ysengrin improves his position.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tutka controls his hands.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ysengrin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tutka backwards.
Tutka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tutka lands a hook that snaps the head of Ysengrin backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Tutka.
Tutka pushes Ysengrin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin pushes Tutka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Tutka blocks it.
Ysengrin gets through Tutka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ysengrin lands a shot to the body.
Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Tutka controls the action.
Ysengrin gets through Tutka's defenses to land a nice punch 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!
Nice body punch from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Tutka blocks it.
Ysengrin misses with some punches. #T2#
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Tutka's head.
Tutka prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tutka takes a shot to the head.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ysengrin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tutka.
Tutka has a couple of punches blocked by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tutka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tutka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boris Ysengrin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tutka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tutka blocks an uppercut.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tutka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tutka can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Tutka scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tutka swings wildly with an uppercut but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Tutka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ysengrin is working Tutka over against the cage.
Ysengrin lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Tutka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ysengrin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tutka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Tutka - that landed with a thud.
Tutka swings wildly with an uppercut but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin blocking some punches.
A short right from Ysengrin. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Ysengrin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ysengrin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tutka misses with some punches.
Tutka is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ysengrin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tutka.
Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Ysengrin.
Tutka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ysengrin.
Tutka misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ysengrin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tutka lands a hook that snaps the head of Ysengrin backwards.
Ysengrin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tutka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Ysengrin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Ysengrin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tutka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tutka throws a lazy uppercut
and Ysengrin counters with a nice leg kick.
Tutka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tutka misses the target.
Tutka throws an off balance right hand
and Ysengrin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tutka's knee momentarily.
Ysengrin misses with a hook
and Tutka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ysengrin thinking.
Ysengrin stuns Tutka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tutka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ysengrin is just out of range.
A jab from Tutka misses.
Lukeva Tutka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ysengrin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tutka connects with a body shot that sends Ysengrin's belly button to the back.
Tutka takes a swing at Ysengrin's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Ysengrin lands.#T1#
Ysengrin slips a straight right by Tutka.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the side of Tutka's head but Tutka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tutka misses the jab.
Ysengrin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin scores with the left hand. Tutka knows he should have avoided that one.
Ysengrin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Tutka.
Nice jab there from Tutka.
Tutka slips under a jab.
Ysengrin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tutka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ysengrin - the referee stops the clock and Tutka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ysengrin. Tutka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ysengrin lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin throws the left hand but Tutka avoids the punch easily.
Tutka lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tutka misses the target.
Tutka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ysengrin throws out the jab.
Tutka looks to land a left hand but Ysengrin moved out of range nicely.
Tutka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ysengrin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ysengrin tries to land a front kick but Tutka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ysengrin sets himself, and Tutka steps forward looking for the clinch! Ysengrin avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutka. Ysengrin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tutka throws an off balance right hand
and Ysengrin counters with a nice leg kick.
Tutka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Tutka.
Ysengrin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tutka misses with an uppercut
and Ysengrin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tutka's knee momentarily.
Tutka loads up on a big right hand but Ysengrin slips the punch.#T3#
Tutka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tutka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tutka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tutka misses with a hook. Ysengrin ducked under it nicely.
Ysengrin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ysengrin lands a lovely overhand right.
Tutka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ysengrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutka throws a big shot that misses.
Ysengrin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ysengrin.
Tutka misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Ysengrin.
Tutka misses with an uppercut. Ysengrin saw that one coming.
Ysengrin lands with a hook. Tutka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ysengrin connects with a leg kick. Tutka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Ysengrin blocks a jab.
Tutka misses with a lunging right hand
and Ysengrin counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin throws a shot from downtown. Tutka moves away and avoids it.
Tutka scores with the left hand. Ysengrin knows he should have avoided that one.
Tutka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tutka misses with a lunging right hand
and Ysengrin counters with a good low kick that Tutka was not able to check.
Tutka throws out a powerful jab.
Ysengrin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tutka backs up against the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Ysengrin there.
Tutka takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Tutka is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ysengrin missing with a left hand there. Tutka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lukeva Tutka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tutka is still on wobbly legs! Can Ysengrin finish him?
Ysengrin tries to clinch up.
Tutka seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ysengrin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Ysengrin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ysengrin 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Ysengrin!

Boris Ysengrin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Lukeva Tutka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww sh*t. I guess I have to stop doing blow and hookers and start to actually train for my fights... :E'.

 

Event: Primal 29     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1#
Puro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tutka.
A head kick misses from Puro.
Puro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tutka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tutka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puro cracks the inside of Tutka's front leg.
Tutka digs a good hook to Puro's body.
A low kick from Puro is predictable there
and Tutka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Tutka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tutka misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Puro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tutka looks to land a right hand but Puro moved out of range.
Tutka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puro.
Puro throws a leg kick but Tutka checks it.
Puro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tutka throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puro throws a shot from downtown. Tutka moves away and avoids it.
Puro lands a front kick.
Puro misses with a kick to the body.
Tutka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Puro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tutka.
Tutka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tutka misses with a wild body shot.
Puro looks to land a body kick but Tutka moved away.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Puro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tutka. Tutka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tutka misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Puro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tutka is working Puro over against the cage.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tutka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tutka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tutka can't find room to land a body shot as Puro controls the action.
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tutka's elbow.
Puro has Tutka pressed against the cage.
Tutka lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro tries a body shot but Tutka blocks it.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tutka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Tutka as the two fighters clinch.
Tutka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Tutka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tutka misses with some punches.
Tutka lands an uppercut.
Puro stalling in the clinch but Tutka improves position.
Tutka scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Puro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro prevents a body shot from Tutka. #T3#
Puro looking to stall.
Tutka takes a shot to the head.
Tutka blocks an uppercut.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Puro takes a shot to the head.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tutka controlling the action here for a moment.
Tutka works on Puro's body with a couple of short punches.
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tutka's elbow.
Tutka stalling the fight.
A short left from Tutka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Tutka has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Tutka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puros head. #T4#
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tutka backwards.
Tutka lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro tries to work over Tutka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Tutka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Puro is rocked!
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tutka swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutka tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Tutka back against the cage.
Puro tries a body shot but Tutka blocks it.
Tutka struggles to land a body shot inside as Puro controls his hands.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tutka has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Puro is leaning against Tutka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tutka blocks a body shot from Puro.
Tutka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Lukeva Tutka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tutka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tutka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puro.
Tutka throws a shot to the body.
Tutka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tutka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puro.
Tutka connects with a body shot.
Puro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutka throws a looping overhand right but Puro ducks down to avoid it.
Puro throws a push kick but Tutka slaps the foot to one side.
Puro misses with a hook to the body
letting Tutka counter with a right hand.
Tutka lands with a good body shot.
Puro moves away from the strike by Tutka.
Tutka throws a body shot but no joy.
Puro throws a body punch but Tutka moves out of range.
Lukeva Tutka is winning the standup battle so far.
Puro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puro throws a lazy right hand but Tutka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro's corner calls for a 1-2. Puro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tutka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutka is just out of range.
Tutka lands with a good body shot.
Tutka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Tutka moves into range and clinches up with Puro.
Tutka working aggressively here.
Tutka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Tutka avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Tutka lands a left hand.
Tutka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutka blocks an uppercut.
Puro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tutka is keeping busy.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro tries to work over Tutka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Puro stalling in the clinch but Tutka improves position.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Tutka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutka swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tutka fails to land.
Puro looking to slow down the pace here.
Tutka tries a body shot but Puro blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Tutka fails to land.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lukeva Tutka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Tutka avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro. #T3#
Tutka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tutka misses with a punch on the inside.
Tutka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puro stalling in the clinch but Tutka improves position.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Puro.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tutka backwards.
Tutka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Tutka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tutka is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Tutka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro. #T4#
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tutka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tutka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Tutka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutka misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Tutka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tutka throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Puro tries to work over Tutka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tutka lands a nice shot to the body.
Puro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukeva Tutka dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tutka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Puro misses with a left hand
and Tutka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puro looks to throw the jab but Tutka is out of range.
A jab from Puro misses.
Donk. Puro catches Tutka right on the button with a cross.
Puro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tutka.
Puro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tutka with a body shot.
Puro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutka manages to avoid it.
Puro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tutka just misses with a punch to the body.
Puro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tutka lands an overhand right.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutka is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutka misses the jab.
Puro takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Puro pushes Tutka away with a front kick.
Puro tries to bum rush Tutka with a series of wild strikes but Tutka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tutka misses with a looping right.
Puro wants to counter the offense by Tutka and move into the clinch position.
Puro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tutka throws out a loose jab but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro lands a nice shot that snaps Tutka's head back.
Tutka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro takes one to the side of the head.
Puro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tutka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puro doesn't seem bothered though.
Tutka moves out of range of the strikes.
Tutka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puro.
A telegraphed right hand from Puro misses the target. #CL#
Tutka darts in and clinches Puro up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puro.
Puro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tutka stalling. #T2#
Tutka blocking some punches.
Puro just leaning against Tutka, taking a breather.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tutka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Tutka.
Tutka digs a right hand into Puro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puro's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Tutka.
Tutka throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tutka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Tutka tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Tutka back against the cage.
Tutka throws a head punch that misses.
Tutka misses with a punch to the body.
Tutka lands a right hand.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tutka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro is still on wobbly legs! Can Tutka finish him?#T3#
Tutka lands a big right hand that drops Puro! The killer instinct kicks in and Tutka finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tutka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukeva Tutka!
Lukeva Tutka thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Murha Puro stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.

 

Event: Immortals 24 Champions     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Tutka. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tutka.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tutka manages to circle out of the way.
Tutka lands a head shot.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tutka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tutka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Tutka moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutka just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Tutka is quick to defend against it.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Tutka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.#TD#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tutka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tutka tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gracie fails to advance to Tutka's back.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
Tutka is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Tutka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tutka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tutka can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Tutka doesn't allow it.
Gracie looking to control but Tutka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tutka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tutka stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie moves to the back position. #T3##SUB#
Tutka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tutka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tutka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie. #T4#
Gracie controls the position.
Tutka prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Tutka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Tutka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Tutka is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Tutka is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tutka tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Tutka misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tutka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Tutka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tutka scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tutka avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tutka, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutka cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Tutka checks a low kick from Gracie.
Tutka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Gracie has Tutka up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Tutka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie tries to break free but Tutka pushes him back against the cage.
Tutka fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Tutka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is controlling Tutka's posture.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tutka pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Tutka defends it easily. #SUB#
Tutka has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tutka is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Tutka to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Ramon Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lukeva Tutka was interviewed post fight and said 'Aww sh*t. I guess I have to stop doing blow and hookers and start to actually train for my fights... :E'.

 

Event: Immortals 20 Three Belts     
Date:   Apr 13, 2016
#R1#
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tutka connects with a crisp jab.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutka throws out the jab.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tutka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Tutka slips the punch.
Tutka misses with an uppercut.
Tutka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tutka lands with a right hand.
Tutka takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore jabs at Tutka's body.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moore duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore slips under a jab.
Moore misses with a hook to the body
and Tutka counters with a nice uppercut.
Tutka looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.#T1#
Moore connects with a body shot that sends Tutka's belly button to the back.
Tutka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutka looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Tutka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tutka misses with a looping left.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Tutka moved out of range.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Tutka's shoulder, as Tutka tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Lukeva Tutka has been cut.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutka.
Moore moves away from the strike by Tutka.
Tutka moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore takes a swing at Tutka's ribcage but misses.
Tutka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moore with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutka. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Tutka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Tutka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Tutka moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Tutka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tutka with a nice cross.
Tutka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutka manages to avoid it.
Tutka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Tutka.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore throws the left hand but Tutka avoids the punch easily.
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tutka to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Jab, jab by Tutka - just one landing.
Tutka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutka.
Nice shot by Tutka.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Tutka ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Tutka misses.
As Tutka tries to get set, Moore tries to push him back and clinch up but Tutka manages to avoid the attempt.
Moore misses with a hook to the body
and Tutka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tutka tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tutka.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutka.
Moore connects with the punch.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tutka misses with a wild body shot.
Tutka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tutka swings for the body but Moore moves out of range. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutka moves out of range of the strikes.
Tutka needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Tutka misses with a wild body shot.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Moore finds it's way through Tutka's defenses.
Tutka lands with a shot to the body.
Tutka sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tutka looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Tutka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Tutka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tutka stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tutka.
A jab from Moore misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tutka avoids the body shot from Moore.
Tutka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tutka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
A slow jab from Tutka misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lukeva Tutka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lukeva Tutka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moore swings for the body but Tutka moves out of range.
Lukeva Tutka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutka misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tutka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Tutka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moore.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tutka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tutka throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Tutka's shoulder, as Tutka tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutka avoids the body shot from Moore.
Tutka throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Tutka lands an overhand right.
Tutka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Tutka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore throws a body punch but Tutka moves out of range.
Moore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Tutka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tutka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Moore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tutka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Tutka throws a one two combo.
A big right from Moore misses.
A shot to the body from Moore misses
and Tutka counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Tutka off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutka is just out of range.
Tutka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutka connects with a body shot.#T2#
Tutka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Tutka's ribs.
Tutka scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Tutka misses.
Tutka misses the shot to the body.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tutka scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tutka looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Tutka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tutka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tutka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutka manages to avoid it.
Moore misses with a hook.#T3#
Tutka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tutka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tutka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutka lands a slapping body shot.
Tutka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tutka lands a jab to Moore's midsection.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Tutka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Tutka is out of range.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutka is just out of range.
Tutka lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Moore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutka.
Tutka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tutka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Tutka misses with an uppercut.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Tutka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutka.
Lukeva Tutka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Tutka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tutka.
Tutka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore swings for the body but Tutka moves out of range.
Tutka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moore with a body shot.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moore's corner calls for a 1-2. Moore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Moore misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukeva Tutka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukeva Tutka's cut.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tutka misses with a looping right.
Tutka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moore lands an overhand right.
Tutka throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Tutka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tutka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moore slips a straight right by Tutka.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Tutka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Moore moves away from the strike by Tutka.
Moore moves away from the strike by Tutka.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutka manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Moore both land. Nice combination.
Tutka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutka.
Moore throws a hook but Tutka avoids it easily.
Tutka throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Tutka looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Tutka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tutka lands a jab to the head.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tutka.
Tutka throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutka is just out of range.
Tutka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore lands with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moore might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tutka takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Tutka misses.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tutka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore throws a right and a left that Tutka avoids nicely.
Tutka throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Tutka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tutka misses with a looping right.
Moore slips a jab from Tutka.
Tutka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Moore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore throws a body punch but Tutka moves out of range.
Tutka slips under a jab.
Tutka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tutka throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutka takes one to the side of the head.
Tutka avoids the body shot from Moore.
Nice body punch from Tutka.
Tutka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tutka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore thuds his right hand into Tutka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Tutka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutka.
Tutka throws a shot to the body. #T4#
A big right from Moore misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Moore slips a jab from Tutka.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tutka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Tutka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore misses with a hook. Tutka ducked under it nicely.
Tutka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tutka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Moore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Tutka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Tutka.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Tutka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukeva Tutka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tutka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukeva Tutka!

After winning the bout, Lukeva Tutka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Immortals 18 Butten v Wagner     
Date:   Apr 02, 2016
#R1#
Tutka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Toresson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Toresson.
Tutka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tutka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Toresson's head coaches at Scandinavia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tutka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toresson throws a right hand that misses
and Tutka counters with a crisp right that sends Toresson to the canvas! Tutka follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukeva Tutka!
A victorious Lukeva Tutka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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