Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFN4 St Petersburg
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Soares looks to land a combination but Hardcastle avoids it well.
Soares tries to bum rush Hardcastle with a series of wild strikes but Hardcastle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a shoot takedown. Soares fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Hardcastle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardcastle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hardcastle trying to keep a closed guard but Soares is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardcastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soares is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hardcastle is trying to keep Soares in close.
Hardcastle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardcastle, not yet.
Hardcastle keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass.
Hardcastle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've been hearing that Soares has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hardcastle keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardcastle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardcastle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardcastle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardcastle defends well and Soares ends up having to push Hardcastle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardcastle feints the counter takedown.
Andre Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardcastle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soares feints a jab promting Hardcastle to slip. Soares then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardcastle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soares shoots in for a takedown but Hardcastle shows good takedown defense.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle with the counter takedown but Soares avoids it easily.
Hardcastle throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardcastle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Soares throws a nice looking combination but Hardcastle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardcastle feints the counter takedown.
Hardcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soares wants to clinch but Hardcastle slips to the side#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Soares keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hardcastle slows the pace down in half guard.
Hardcastle is pressing down on Soares's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soares is holding on for now. #T4#
Soares moves into full guard.
Hardcastle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Soares looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hardcastle is defending well. Soares quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hardcastle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Soares celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Soares!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andre Soares waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SFC14 - Bowman vs Rockerfeller
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Hardcastle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tural defends it nicely.
Tural tries a low kick but Hardcastle avoids it.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardcastle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tural throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardcastle.
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.
Tural keeping moving, preventing Hardcastle from controlling successfully.
Hardcastle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tural haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tural is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Hardcastle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tural looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tural looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tural! #REVR#
Tural working away.
Hardcastle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Hardcastle but he's now mounted!
Hardcastle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tural controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Hardcastle is looking to get to half guard.
Hardcastle is still trying to improve position.
Hardcastle wants to hold on but Tural pushes him away.
Hardcastle is looking to improve his position but Tural isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Hardcastle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle is looking to get to half guard.
Tural blocks Hardcastle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hardcastle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tural landing punches.
Hardcastle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tural. What's that going to do exactly?
Hardcastle throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hardcastle can't escape the position.
Tural controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Hardcastle is desperately trying to improve his position but Tural has a good base and remains in mount.
Tural controlling from mount.
Tural's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardcastle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Tural dominated that round.
That's time! Tural's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hardcastle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tural.
Tural lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardcastle at a distance.
Hardcastle misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Tural misses its intended target.
Tural looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tural lands with a cross.
Hardcastle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tural is fending him off so far but Hardcastle persists. Nope, Tural circles away and we're back to standing.
Tural misses with a straight right.
Hardcastle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardcastle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tural defends well and Hardcastle ends up having to push Tural into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tural listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardcastle throws a series of strikes that have Tural backpedaling.
Hardcastle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tural connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardcastle scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tural throws a solid leg kick but Hardcastle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tural.#T1#
Good shot there by Tural.
Tural throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hardcastle blocks a jab.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Tural pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hardcastle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Tural's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardcastle trying to control the action but Tural is working from the bottom.
Tural tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Hardcastle trying to control the position but Tural is working away.
Tural tries to improve position but can't.
Hardcastle looking to control but instead Tural has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hardcastle is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tural reverses the position - he's now on top in Hardcastle's guard.
Hardcastle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tural controls the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardcastle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tural puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Hardcastle has a hand on Tural's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tural takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tural controlling from the full mount.
Hardcastle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardcastle regains half guard.#T4#
Hardcastle wants to control but Tural is keeping busy.
Hardcastle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardcastle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tural with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hardcastle trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hardcastle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tural. What's that going to do exactly?
Hardcastle tries to lock up and control but Tural gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Tural dominated that second round.
That's time! Tural's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tural throws a jab when Hardcastle was well out of range.#CL#
Tural has Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Tural keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardcastle's efforts to push away.
Tural gets through Hardcastle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tural has a couple of punches blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tural lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Tural lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Hardcastle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##BC#
Tural breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tural's corner calls for a 1-2. Tural obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardcastle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardcastle tries to land a leg kick but Tural saw it coming and moves away.
Tural scores with a nice strike.
Hardcastle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tural lands a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle swats away the attempt to clinch by Tural.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Tural pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Tural throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tural throws a jab when Hardcastle was well out of range.
Hardcastle fails with the takedown.
Abi Tural has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.
Tural fakes a jab and scores with a low 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!
Hardcastle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tural just misses with a punch to the body.
Tural ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardcastle moves away.
A left lands for Tural.#T3#
Tural throws a good cross that connects.
Hardcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Tural counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Hardcastle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tural quickly recovers to half guard.
Tural is controlling Hardcastle's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hardcastle wants to pass to mount but Tural is defending the position.
Tural keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardcastle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardcastle missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Tural regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardcastle throws a strike but Tural rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tural passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Sexton Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tural is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abi Tural overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tural uses his free foot to push down on Hardcastle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hardcastle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tural controlling the position easily from mount.
Hardcastle tries to reverse the position but Tural maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abi Tural showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tural 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abi Tural!
During a confident post fight interview, Abi Tural thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFN London- Roberts vs Coleman
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Hardcastle takes one on the button.
We've been told by Darrow's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darrow, right into the meat.
Darrow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardcastle checks a leg kick.
Brochan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow misses with a body shot.
Darrow takes a swing at Hardcastle's ribcage but misses.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Hardcastle moves out of range easily.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darrow defends it well.
Darrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardcastle's hands.
Darrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardcastle.
Darrow misses with a hook.
Hardcastle scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Brochan Darrow has been cut.
Hardcastle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darrow throws out the jab.
Hardcastle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hardcastle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Darrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Darrow misses with a hook.#T1#
A slow jab from Darrow misses its intended target.
Darrow throws a head kick that Hardcastle semi-blocks.
Darrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardcastle's calf.
Darrow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardcastle shoots in and drives through. Darrow sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Darrow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darrow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardcastle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardcastle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darrow looks to land a right hand but Hardcastle moved out of range.
Hardcastle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardcastle fails with the takedown.#T2#
Hardcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow is looking to chop away at Hardcastle's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darrow lands with a right hand.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcastle is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Darrow blocks the leg kick.
Darrow cracks the inside of Hardcastle's front leg.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darrow lands with a nice body punch.
Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardcastle dives in and grabs Darrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darrow pushes down on Hardcastle's head and hops out.
Brochan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.#T3#
Darrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darrow throws a leg kick which misses Hardcastle's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardcastle tries to avoid it.
Brochan Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Darrow!
Hardcastle looking to control but instead Darrow has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hardcastle trying to control from half guard but Darrow is working away.
Hardcastle thows a huge punch but Darrow dodges it nicely.
Hardcastle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darrow keeps working.
Hardcastle missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Darrow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hardcastle is trying to control the action in half guard but Darrow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardcastle is looking to advance position but Darrow won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardcastle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darrow tries to roll over but Hardcastle keeps him under control.
Darrow holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brochan Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brochan Darrow'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#
Darrow scoring well with a low kick there.
Darrow scores with a nice right hand.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardcastle can do to turn this around?
Darrow tried to score with a low kick but Hardcastle checks it.
Hardcastle with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Hardcastle tries for a takedown but Darrow circles away easily
and Darrow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darrow connects with a jab.
Hardcastle checks the leg kick.
Darrow is looking to slow Hardcastle down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle shoots in but no luck this time.
Darrow sizes up Hardcastle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardcastle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Darrow catches Hardcastle right on the button with a cross.
Darrow lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Hardcastle moves forwards but Darrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardcastle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darrow tried to counter with a leg kick but Hardcastle avoided it.
Brochan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.
Darrow cracks Hardcastle with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Darrow forces Hardcastle back against the cage and clinches.
Hardcastle goes for a takedown attempt but Darrow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Darrow lands.
Darrow throws out a powerful jab.
Darrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardcastles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Darrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown but Darrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darrow thumps Hardcastle with a low kick.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardcastle manages to avoid it.
Hardcastle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darrow throws a low kick, looking for Hardcastle's leg but Hardcastle calmly moves out of range.
Darrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardcastle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Hardcastle off balance momentarily.
Hardcastle 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.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Brochan Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardcastle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A good leg kick by Darrow.
Darrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardcastle at a distance.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardcastle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darrow won't be happy with that.
Darrow dodges the ground and pound from Hardcastle.#SUB2#
Hardcastle has hold of Darrow's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Darrow seems comfortable defending it but Hardcastle has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Darrow is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Darrow is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hardcastle couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sexton Hardcastle!
Sexton Hardcastle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: D52 Warror v Outlaw
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Hardcastle tries to bum rush Enkamp with a series of wild strikes but Enkamp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Enkamp sizes up Hardcastle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot.
Enkamp half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hardcastle lands with an uppercut that bounces Enkamp off the cage and back into range.
Hardcastle fails to land with a series of punches.
As Hardcastle backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardcastle throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Enkamp gets caught flat footed, as Hardcastle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hardcastle looking to sit in guard and control but Enkamp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hardcastle pulls Enkamp in close to his closed guard and prevents Enkamp from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Enkamp decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hardcastle, up you get!
Hardcastle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardcastle connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hardcastle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jesse Enkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardcastle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardcastle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Hardcastle blocks it.
Hardcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enkamp was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardcastle.
Enkamp thinks about countering with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Enkamp looks to land a body kick but Hardcastle moved away.
Hardcastle avoids the head kick by Enkamp.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Enkamp pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Enkamp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardcastle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enkamp is fending him off so far but Hardcastle persists. Nope, Enkamp circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hardcastle backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.
Enkamp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardcastle is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle shoots in and drives through. Enkamp sprawls well.
Enkamp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hardcastle avoids it.
Enkamp scores with a jab.
That kick from Enkamp tenderised Hardcastle's leg. Hardcastle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sexton Hardcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hardcastle misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardcastle tries for a takedown but Enkamp circles away easily
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Hardcastle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Enkamp. No joy for Hardcastle on that attempt.
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 Jesse Enkamp will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Enkamp misses with a body kick.
Enkamp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Enkamp wants it to stay on the feet.
Enkamp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hardcastle avoids it.
Hardcastle throws a series of punches but Enkamp avoids them all with ease.
As Hardcastle backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Enkamp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Enkamp but Enkamp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Hardcastle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enkamp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardcastle misses with a takedown
and Enkamp counters with a low kick, right behind Hardcastle 's knee.
Jesse Enkamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardcastle or perhaps it was just good defense by Enkamp, which made it look bad.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Hardcastle avoided it.
A good leg kick by Enkamp. #T2#
Hardcastle misses with a right hand
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardcastle lands a two punch combo.
Hardcastle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enkamp counters with a good, hard body kick but Hardcastle shrugs it off.
Hardcastle misses with a hook.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardcastle just manages to avoid it.
Hardcastle misses the jab.
Hardcastle misses with a double jab
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Hardcastle was not able to check. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enkamp.
Enkamp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardcastle.
Enkamp throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Hardcastle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Enkamp. That one must have hurt.
Hardcastle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jesse Enkamp is winning the standup battle so far.
Enkamp stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardcastle. Hardcastle gets slowly back to his feet.
Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardcastle just manages to avoid it.
Enkamp throws a wild body kick that Hardcastle sees coming a mile off.
Hardcastle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardcastle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick.
Hardcastle misses with a double jab
and Enkamp counters with a body kick that stops Hardcastle in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Enkamp dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hardcastle throws a combination that misses
and Enkamp counters with a leg kick.
Enkamp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardcastle throws out the jab.
Hardcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enkamp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hardcastle swings for the body but Enkamp moves out of range.
It appears Enkamp was looking to counter with a kick there.
Enkamp dodges the punch combination from Hardcastle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle misses with a low kick.
Enkamp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Enkamp misses with a straight right.
Hardcastle with the counter takedown but Enkamp avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hardcastle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Enkamp on his heels. He'll look to pass Enkamp's guard now, I'm sure.
Hardcastle stands and throws Enkamp's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Enkamp managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardcastle.
Enkamp avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hardcastle.
Enkamp is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardcastle controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Enkamp wants to get back to his feet but Hardcastle drags him back down.
Hardcastle scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Hardcastle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Enkamp, who protects the arm well.
Enkamp wants to get back to his feet but Hardcastle drags him back down.
Enkamp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Enkamp tries to get out of the position.#T3#
The strikes coming from Hardcastle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Enkamp is pushing Hardcastle's head away, looking to escape. Hardcastle manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hardcastle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Enkamp is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Enkamp throws a low kick, looking for Hardcastle's leg but Hardcastle calmly moves out of range.
Hardcastle swinging wildly here.
And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Hardcastle blocks it.
We've been told by Enkamp's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardcastle takes a swing at Enkamp's ribcage but misses.
Enkamp feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Enkamp slips a jab from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enkamp.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardcastle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hardcastle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Enkamp swivels and escapes.
As Hardcastle backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sexton Hardcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Enkamp 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Jesse Enkamp!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Jesse Enkamp!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight as a draw!

Jesse Enkamp wins by majority decision!
Jesse Enkamp thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Von Richthoffen has Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a head punch that misses.
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Hardcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Richthoffen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardcastle blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen has Hardcastle pressed against the cage, preventing Hardcastle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand into Hardcastle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardcastle's gas tank. #T2#
Von Richthoffen prevents Hardcastle from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Von Richthoffen fails to land.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Richthoffen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage.
Von Richthoffen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen letting Hardcastle take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Von Richthoffen fails to land.
Hardcastle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Richthoffen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Hardcastle tries to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen is controlling the position.
Hardcastle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Richthoffen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardcastle's elbow.
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Von Richthoffen pushes Hardcastle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen misses with some punches.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Hardcastle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Richthoffen has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen tries to work over Hardcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardcastle blocks an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardcastle is trying to break the clinch but Von Richthoffen has him pressed against the cage.
Hardcastle missing with knees to the body.
Von Richthoffen misses with some punches.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardcastle prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Von Richthoffen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hardcastle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Von Richthoffen to the mat! Von Richthoffen manages to get full guard.
Von Richthoffen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardcastle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardcastle looking to pass the guard.
Hardcastle postures up in Von Richthoffen's guard and throws a big left but Von Richthoffen blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Hardcastle'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Richthoffen has momentary wrist control but Hardcastle slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Richthoffen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardcastle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardcastle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Richthoffen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Von Richthoffen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Hardcastle 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.
Von Richthoffen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardcastle tries to strike from the bottom.
Hardcastle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Richthoffen is now in half guard.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardcastle trying to control but Von Richthoffen postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardcastle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Von Richthoffen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Von Richthoffen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardcastle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hardcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Von Richthoffen clinches up against the cage.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen gets through Hardcastle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand.
Von Richthoffen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Hardcastle is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen.
Oh Hardcastle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Von Richthoffen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Von Richthoffen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hardcastle! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Von Richthoffen is unloading with more strikes now! Hardcastle drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: D40 Castillo v Vachon
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Hageman thuds a left hand into Hardcastle's body.
Hageman takes a swing at Hardcastle's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hageman darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman. #BC2#
Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardcastle manages to avoid it.
Hardcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman lands a left hand.
Hardcastle goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Hardcastle slips the punch.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hageman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Hageman is looking to clinch.
Hardcastle shoots for a double leg takedown but Hageman sprawls well. He's pushed Hardcastle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Hardcastle.
Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Hageman moves into range and clinches up with Hardcastle.
Hageman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman.
Hardcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the head.
Hageman tries to work over Hardcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hageman.
Hardcastle is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.#T2#
Hageman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hageman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hageman avoiding damage.
Hardcastle looking for a takedown. #T3#
Hardcastle blocks an uppercut.
Hageman stalling against the cage.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Hageman keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Hardcastle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hardcastle being controlled against the cage.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land.
Hardcastle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle.
Hageman tries to clinch there but Hardcastle circles away.
Hageman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardcastle circles away.
Hardcastle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hageman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle moves forwards but Hageman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hageman scores with a jab.
Hardcastle misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Hardcastle.
Hageman swinging wildly here.
Hageman lands a jab.
Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardcastle.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardcastle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease.
Hardcastle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hageman defends well and Hardcastle ends up having to push Hageman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hageman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardcastle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hardcastle shoots in but Hageman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.
Hardcastle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardcastle can do to turn this around?
Hageman lands a jab.
Hageman throws the left hand but Hardcastle avoids the punch easily.
Hardcastle feints the counter takedown.
Hageman tries to clinch up but Hardcastle circles away and keeps his distance.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hageman!
Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Hardcastle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hageman defends it nicely.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardcastle manages to avoid it.
Hardcastle dives in for a single leg takedown but Hageman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardcastle dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Hageman lands with a straight right. Hardcastle didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hageman cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap.#CL#
Hageman closes the distance and clinches.
Hageman working aggressively here. #T3#
Hardcastle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman.
Hageman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land. #TD2#
Hardcastle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hageman regains guard.
Hardcastle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hageman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hardcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hageman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardcastle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hageman looking to control. #T4#
Hageman has momentary wrist control but Hardcastle slips an elbow through the middle.
Hageman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hageman pulls Hardcastle in close to prevent any damage.
Hardcastle preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hageman is trying to keep Hardcastle in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardcastle.#CL#
Hageman pushes Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hardcastle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hageman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardcastle tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hageman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hageman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardcastle.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Hardcastle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman.
Hageman lands a right hand.
Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman. #BC2#
Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardcastle walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman.
Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardcastle misses with a takedown attempt - Hageman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.#T2#
A nice combination there by Hageman.
Hageman cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap.
Hageman digs a good hook to Hardcastle's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well.
Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hageman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardcastle.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hageman tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
Hageman tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
No joy there for Hardcastle, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
A jab from Hageman misses.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side.
Hageman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardcastle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hageman throws out the jab.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hageman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Hardcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hageman throws out a loose jab but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Hardcastle needs to keep his hands up - Hageman had a free shot at his head there.
Sexton Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardcastle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hageman is looking to clinch but Hardcastle is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Hageman.
Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hageman throws a good cross that connects.
Hardcastle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hageman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hageman, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Diego Hageman!

Diego Hageman wins by unanimous decision!

Event: D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Hardcastle.
Galvao tries to clinch but Hardcastle is having none of it. #CL2#
Galvao pushes Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Galvao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galvao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galvao is trying to keep Hardcastle in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao looking for a sweep. Not yet Galvao, not yet.
Hardcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hardcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardcastle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galvao on the ground.#SUB2#
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galvao is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hardcastle is trying to control the position but Galvao postures up.
Galvao trying to control but Hardcastle is working from the bottom.
Hardcastle trying to control the position. #T2#
Galvao passes Hardcastle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Galvao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardcastle is just riding it out for now. Galvao eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardcastle is doing well to control the position and prevent Galvao from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Hardcastle tries to roll over but Galvao keeps him under control.
Hardcastle throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Galvao manages to pass to side control.
Hardcastle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Galvao working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Galvao trying to control the action but Hardcastle is working from the bottom.
Hardcastle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardcastle tries to get out of the position.
Galvao working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Galvao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardcastle, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Galvao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galvao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galvao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hardcastle to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Galvao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardcastle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardcastle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle struggling a bit here.
Hardcastle is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Galvao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hardcastle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Hardcastle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardcastle showed some decent athleticism there.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hardcastle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Galvao's body to avoid the submission. Galvao has instead reached around Hardcastle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Galvao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Galvao!
A victorious Julio Galvao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC 34
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Oezid is predictable there #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a single leg into guard. Oezid didn't expect that.
Oezid wants to stand but Hardcastle is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Oezid'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.
Hardcastle content to stall in guard here.
Oezid wants to get back to his feet but Hardcastle passes into half guard.
Oezid scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hardcastle manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle raining down hammerfists from mount.
You get the feeling that Oezid really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hardcastle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Oezid can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oezid squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hardcastle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Hardcastle punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oezid is trying to stand.
Hardcastle landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Oezid is rocked!
Hardcastle postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Oezid bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hardcastle and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sexton Hardcastle!
Sexton Hardcastle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Hardcastle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardcastle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Hardcastle's coach down at Bruize Brothaz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hardcastle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Emelianenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Hardcastle is avoiding it.
Emelianenko 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.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko connects with the punch.
Hardcastle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Hardcastle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardcastle.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Khabib Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardcastle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardcastle stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.#T1#
Hardcastle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardcastle defends it easily.
Hardcastle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emelianenko's guard.
Hardcastle winds up and cracks Emelianenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hardcastle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardcastle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardcastle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Emelianenko!
Emelianenko can't escape the position. #T2#
Hardcastle landing strikes from the mount and Emelianenko is in trouble!
Hardcastle is landing with some decent strikes but Emelianenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hardcastle controlling his opponent.
Emelianenko wants to hold on but Hardcastle pushes him away.
Hardcastle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emelianenko is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hardcastle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hardcastle with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardcastle lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Hardcastle controlling from mount.
Oh Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
Well, if Hardcastle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Hardcastle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ground and pound from Hardcastle.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardcastle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Hardcastle keeps him under control.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardcastle is working away from the top position though.
Hardcastle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Emelianenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Hardcastle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardcastle loads up on a big left hand. Emelianenko felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hardcastle looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Emelianenko can't hide his disappointment, as Hardcastle celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sexton Hardcastle!
Sexton Hardcastle very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DFC 27
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Hardcastle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half 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.
Jones pushes Hardcastle off looking to stand but Hardcastle dives back in and keeps control.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Hardcastle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardcastle told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardcastle taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #SUB2#
Hardcastle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Hardcastle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardcastle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones wants to take a breather but Hardcastle is having none of it.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones postures up.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones winds up and cracks Hardcastle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones postures up.
Hardcastle taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hardcastle reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard.
Hardcastle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Hardcastle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardcastle wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones keeping full guard, as Hardcastle tries to pass.
Jones 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.
Hardcastle wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hardcastle stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T3#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hardcastle from controlling successfully.
Hardcastle won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardcastle preventing the sweep.
Hardcastle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardcastle won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to stand up but Hardcastle is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardcastle.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T4#
Hardcastle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardcastle's guard. #REVR#
Hardcastle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardcastle tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Hardcastle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hardcastle looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily. #SU#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hardcastle, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Hardcastle.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Basty Jones 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#
Hardcastle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hardcastle. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones dives in and grabs Hardcastle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardcastle pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basty Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardcastle scores with a three punch combo!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardcastle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Hardcastle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardcastle scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hardcastle scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardcastle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Hardcastle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardcastle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Hardcastle working the ground and pound from side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hardcastle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hardcastle working the head with strikes.
Jones is not content to let Hardcastle control the position.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hardcastle has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Jones is not content to let Hardcastle control the position.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardcastle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is staying active underneath Hardcastle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardcastle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardcastle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones tries to kick Hardcastle off in order to stand up. Hardcastle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Hardcastle tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Hardcastle lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Hardcastle working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Hardcastle gets to mount! Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hardcastle prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hardcastle. What's that going to do exactly?
Hardcastle lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardcastle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face. #T4#
Hardcastle controlling from the full mount.
Hardcastle is continuing to stall.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Hardcastle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Hardcastle is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Hardcastle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sexton Hardcastle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hardcastle lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardcastle moves away.
Hardcastle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardcastle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Hardcastle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones wants to clinch up but Hardcastle keeps it at a distance.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardcastle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardcastle stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones goes for a double leg but Hardcastle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardcastle continues to drive forward.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardcastle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basty Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardcastle's waist but Hardcastle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardcastle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Hardcastle lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Hardcastle pushes him off.
Hardcastle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones wants to clinch.
Hardcastle feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Hardcastle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardcastle connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardcastle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#T2##TD2#
Hardcastle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardcastle preventing the sweep.
Jones 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.
Hardcastle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardcastle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Hardcastle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardcastle is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now. #T3#
Hardcastle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Hardcastle seems to be looking for submissions.
Sexton Hardcastle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardcastle is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Hardcastle's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Hardcastle is keeping the position.
Jones stands up over Hardcastle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Basty Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Hardcastle blocks nicely.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardcastle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardcastle's guard.
Hardcastle trying to control but Jones postures up.
Hardcastle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardcastle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sexton Hardcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardcastle 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Sexton Hardcastle!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Sexton Hardcastle!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Sexton Hardcastle!

Sexton Hardcastle wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sexton Hardcastle waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DFC 23
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Hardcastle blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Hardcastle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Hardcastle feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, Hardcastle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson wants to stand and escape but Hardcastle is having none of it.
Hardcastle forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hardcastle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Hardcastle eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Dawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dawson! #T1#
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardcastle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Hardcastle.
Dawson is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardcastle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hardcastle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Hardcastle trying to control but Dawson is having none of it.
Hardcastle lands a nice shot to the head.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.
Dawson is trying to stand up.
Dawson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hardcastle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Hardcastle won't let Dawson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardcastle dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardcastle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson? #SUB2#
Hardcastle has control of Dawson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dawson regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Hardcastle working for a submission but Dawson is keeping him at bay.
Dawson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dawson is in a horrible position here. Hardcastle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dawson'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. #SUB2#
Hardcastle is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hardcastle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sexton Hardcastle!
Sexton Hardcastle gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DFC 20: Unleashed
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
McCarthy misses with a shot to the body
and Hardcastle counters with a left to the body.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
Hardcastle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCarthy's hands.
McCarthy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCarthy moves forwards but Hardcastle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardcastle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardcastle misses with a combination
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hardcastle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Hardcastle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hardcastle looking to pass the guard.
Hardcastle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardcastle preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardcastle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardcastle with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy has his hands on Hardcastle's head, controlling the position.
Hardcastle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Hardcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy pulls Hardcastle in close to prevent any damage.
Hardcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardcastle trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hardcastle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardcastle's guard. #REVB#
Hardcastle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McCarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
McCarthy stands and throws Hardcastle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hardcastle is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardcastle wants to control but McCarthy postures up.
The referee asks McCarthy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCarthy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hardcastle is not content to let McCarthy control the position. #SUB2#
McCarthy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCarthy wants to control but Hardcastle is keeping him busy.
Hardcastle is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardcastle keeps working.
McCarthy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardcastle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McCarthy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A good leg kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Hardcastle's ribs.
Hardcastle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle fails with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardcastle has been working on his balance at Bruize Brothaz, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a hook.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardcastle checks a low kick from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Hardcastle saw that one coming.
Hardcastle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryan McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardcastle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Hardcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
Hardcastle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy thuds a left hand into Hardcastle's body.
Hardcastle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy lands a two punch combo.
Hardcastle misses the jab.
Hardcastle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy scores with a one two! Hardcastle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from McCarthy. #T2#
Hardcastle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardcastle misses its target.
McCarthy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardcastle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Hardcastle.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardcastle rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
Hardcastle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardcastle.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcastle is just out of range.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Hardcastle thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Hardcastle dives in and scores a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardcastle's guard. #REVB#
McCarthy trying to control but Hardcastle is working from the bottom.
Hardcastle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
McCarthy controlling the position. #SUB2#
McCarthy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCarthy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardcastle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCarthy moves into full mount!
Hardcastle is looking to get to half guard.
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy scores with a jab.
Hardcastle takes one on the button.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarthy sprawls well. McCarthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardcastle gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCarthy takes a swing at Hardcastle's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCarthy takes one on the button.
McCarthy moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardcastle. #T1#
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
A little feinted left hand from Hardcastle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardcastle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. McCarthy catches Hardcastle right on the button with a cross.
McCarthy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcastle is just out of range.
Hardcastle is looking for a counter combo.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Hardcastle.
McCarthy swinging wildly here. #T2#
Hardcastle throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCarthy.
Hardcastle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardcastle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardcastle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardcastle takes one to the chin there.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
McCarthy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCarthy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As McCarthy looks to move away, Hardcastle throws a big counter combo but McCarthy just gets out of the way.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Hardcastle.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
Hardcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcastle is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
McCarthy stalks Hardcastle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardcastle's face. Hardcastle staggers backwards, shaken.
Decent striking displayed by McCarthy there.
Hardcastle misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sexton Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardcastle misses with a body shot.
McCarthy punishes Hardcastle's body with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCarthy lands a head shot.
Hardcastle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardcastle misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ryan McCarthy!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Ryan McCarthy!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ryan McCarthy!

Ryan McCarthy wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ryan McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC 17
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Hardcastle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Sexton Hardcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Hardcastle swinging wildly here.
Hardcastle misses with a takedown attempt - Dawson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardcastle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Hardcastle 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.
Dawson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardcastle's sensitive parts.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardcastle's sensitive parts. #T1#
Dawson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dawson lands a head kick!
Dawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardcastle.#ROC2#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Whack! Dawson lands a heavy head kick that drops Hardcastle. The ref tackles Dawson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hardcastle was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Luke Dawson!

Event: DFC 13: Adams vs. Jones
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Hard lands a slapping body shot.
Hard throws a series of strikes that have Hardcastle backpedaling.
Hardcastle swinging wildly here.
Hard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hard lands a jab to Hardcastle's midsection.
Hard lands a right hook to the body.
Ben Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hard, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Hard as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hard cracks Hardcastle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Hardcastle misses.
Hardcastle throws a body punch but Hard moves out of range.
Hard misses with a wild combination.
Hard scores with a punch to the head.
Hardcastle slips a jab and a cross from Hard.
A combination from Hardcastle does no damage. #T1#
Hard throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease.
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardcastle's hands.
Hardcastle throws a lazy right hand but Hard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardcastle looks to land a right hand but Hard moved out of range.
Hard throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease.
Hardcastle is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hardcastle has knocked Hard down with a huge combo! Hardcastle steps away and waves a wobbly Hard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Hard is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ben Hard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard lands a slapping body shot.
Hard is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardcastle finish him?
Hardcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardcastle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardcastle with a body shot.
Hardcastle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hard seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardcastle throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
Hard stalks Hardcastle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardcastle's face. Hardcastle staggers backwards, shaken.
Hard scores with a jab to the body.
Hard slips under a jab from Hardcastle.
Hard misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardcastle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hard throws a body punch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
Hard scores with a one two! Hardcastle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hard lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Hardcastle drops Hard with a beautiful combination! Hard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardcastle is looking for the KO!
Hardcastle thuds a left hand into Hard's body.
Hard lands a jab to Hardcastle's midsection.
Hard dives in and grabs Hardcastle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardcastle pushes down on Hard's head and hops out.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot
and Hard counters with a left and a right that stings Hardcastle.
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hard feints a jab promting Hardcastle to slip. Hard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardcastle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardcastle slips a jab from Hard.
Hard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hard slips under a jab.
Hard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hard misses with a hook to the body
and Hardcastle counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardcastle. Hard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardcastle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hard moves out of range of the strikes.
Hard is looking for the big counter here.
Hardcastle misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hard.
Hard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Hard lands.
Hardcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardcastle circles away quickly and effectively.
Hard connects with a body shot that sends Hardcastle's belly button to the back.
Hardcastle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hard momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardcastle defends it nicely.#T4#
Hardcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.
Hard fails with the takedown.
Sexton Hardcastle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Hard.
Hardcastle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hard.
Hard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardcastle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardcastle takes one to the side of the head.
Hard scores with a one two! Hardcastle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hardcastle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hard takes a step back to recover.
Hard looks winded!
Hard misses with a wild combination.
Hardcastle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardcastle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardcastle misses with a head kick.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Hard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hardcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardcastle throws a hook but Hard avoids it easily.
Hard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hard, as that shot connected.
Hard lands with a straight right. Hardcastle didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Hardcastle. Those never looked like landing.
Hard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardcastle's head.
Hardcastle looks to land a combination but Hard avoids it well.
Hard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hard jabs at Hardcastle's body.
Hard lands a lovely overhand right.
Hard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardcastle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hardcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hard is just out of range.
Hard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hard is just out of range.
Hardcastle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hard, as that shot connected.
Hardcastle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot.
Hard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.
We've been told by Hardcastle's head coaches at Bruize Brothaz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardcastle missing with a left hand there. Hard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardcastle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardcastle thinking.
Hard lands with a shot to the body.
Hardcastle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardcastle on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Hard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardcastle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ben Hard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Hardcastle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hard's corner calls for a 1-2. Hard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardcastle throws a hook but Hard blocks it.
Hardcastle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hard lands a body shot.
Hardcastle misses with a wild combination.
Hardcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hard.
Hard cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap.
Hard scores with a body shot.
Hard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Hardcastle lands a left and a right that send Hard crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardcastle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Ben Hard's cut even more.
Hardcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Hard. #T3#
Hardcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardcastle with a body shot.
Hardcastle swings for the body but Hard moves out of range.
Hardcastle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hard counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Hard coming out on top.
Hard lands a nice looking body shot.
Hard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hard.
Hard stuns Hardcastle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Hardcastle - just one landing.
Hard misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from Hard.
Hard scores with a hook to the body. Hardcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardcastle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hard scores with a hook to the body. Hardcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardcastle loads up on a big right hand but Hard slips the punch.
Hard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Hardcastle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hard.
Hardcastle misses with a straight right.
Hardcastle throws a hook to the side of Hard's head but Hard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hard lands with a nice body punch.
Hard misses with a double jab
and Hardcastle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardcastle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hard avoids the head kick by Hardcastle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardcastle.
Hard lands with a nice body punch.
Hard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Hard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ben Hard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hard tests Hardcastle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardcastle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Hard shoots in for a takedown but Hardcastle shows good takedown defense.
Hardcastle swings for the body but Hard moves out of range.
Hard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hardcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
Hardcastle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hard circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardcastle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hard momentarily.
Hardcastle tries a low kick but Hard avoids it.
As Hardcastle backs off Hard throws a huge counter combo but Hardcastle manages to avoid it all.
Hard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Hard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hard looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardcastle is just out of range.
Hardcastle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardcastle misses with an uppercut. Hard saw that one coming.
Hard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardcastle lands a two punch combo.
Hardcastle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.
Hardcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hard is just out of range.
Hard moves out of range as Hardcastle strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardcastle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardcastle misses with a head kick.
Hardcastle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hard.
Hard throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease.
Hardcastle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hard.
As Hard looks to move away, Hardcastle throws a big counter combo but Hard just gets out of the way.
Hard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardcastle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hard moves away.#T3#
Hard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Hardcastle misses.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardcastle misses with an uppercut.
Hard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hard jabs Hardcastle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardcastle has time to react.
Hard moves away from the strike by Hardcastle.
Hard cracks Hardcastle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hard misses with a wild combination.
Hardcastle misses with a shot to the body
and Hard counters with a left and a right that stings Hardcastle.
Hardcastle dodges the punch combination from Hard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardcastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hard.#T4#
Hard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardcastle throws out the jab.
Hardcastle throws a looping overhand right but Hard ducks down to avoid it.
Hard lands with a nice body punch.
Sexton Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hard.
Hard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardcastle loads up on a big right hand but Hard slips the punch.
Hard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardcastle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardcastle throws a head kick but Hard moves out of range.
Hard walks into a jab.
Hardcastle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardcastle misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Hard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardcastle misses with a body shot
and Hard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Hard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ben Hard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hard 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Hard!

Event: DFC 10: Koreshkov vs. Choo
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Dahlen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardcastle is fending him off so far but Dahlen persists. Nope, Hardcastle circles away and we're back to standing.
Dahlen tries to bum rush Hardcastle with a series of wild strikes but Hardcastle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardcastle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dahlen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardcastle throws a head kick but Dahlen moves out of range.
Dahlen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dahlen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Dragon MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hardcastle moves away from the strike by Dahlen.
Sloppy strikes from Dahlen. Those never looked like landing.
Hardcastle misses with a head kick.
Brandon Dahlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardcastle throws a body punch but Dahlen moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardcastle 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 Dahlen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dahlen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardcastle misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Dahlen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardcastle wants to stand up but Dahlen is controlling him.
Hardcastle keeping full guard, as Dahlen tries to pass.
Dahlen passes Hardcastle's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Dahlen is taking a breather. Hardcastle 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.
Hardcastle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dahlen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dahlen prevents Hardcastle from standing back up. #SUB#
Dahlen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES2#
Hardcastle kicks off Dahlen and gets to his feet.
Hardcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahlen throws a counter high kick but Hardcastle was just alert enough to avoid it.
No joy there for Dahlen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dahlen goes for a double leg but Hardcastle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardcastle continues to drive forward.
Dahlen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardcastle but Hardcastle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Dahlen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahlen avoids the body shot from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2##TD#
Dahlen scores with a takedown into Hardcastle's guard.
Dahlen is standing up over Hardcastle. Hardcastle looks to escape but Dahlen dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Hardcastle is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Hardcastle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dahlen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardcastle.
Dahlen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Dahlen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dahlen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardcastle wants to stand up but Dahlen is controlling him.
Dahlen throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Dahlen postures up in Hardcastle's guard and throws a big left but Hardcastle blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahlen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahlen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahlen is really struggling to control Hardcastle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardcastle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahlen. #SUB#
Dahlen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dahlen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dahlen misses with a takedown attempt - Hardcastle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Hardcastle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dahlen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle.
Dahlen throws a head kick that misses
and Hardcastle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardcastle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dahlen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hardcastle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardcastle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardcastle lands with a shot to the body.
Dahlen is breathing heavily.
Dahlen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardcastle.
Dahlen shoots in for a takedown but Hardcastle shows good takedown defense.
Dahlen throws a series of punches but Hardcastle moves out of range.
Dahlen takes one on the button.
Dahlen shoots in and drives through. Hardcastle sprawls well.
Dahlen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sexton Hardcastle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hardcastle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardcastle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardcastle wants it to stay on the feet.
Dahlen has a takedown stuffed.
Dahlen needs to keep his hands up - Hardcastle had a free shot at his head there.
Hardcastle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dahlen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Dahlen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahlen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardcastle counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Dahlen! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sexton Hardcastle!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sexton Hardcastle thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DFC 8: Wpierdol vs. Reid
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Mac.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardcastle throws a good cross that connects.
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Hardcastle.
Mac throws a sloppy head kick and Hardcastle moves out of range easily. #TD#
Hardcastle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mac's guard.
Mac is looking to stand back up but Hardcastle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mac. #REVB#
Mac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mac tries to kick Hardcastle off but Hardcastle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hardcastle controlling the action here.
Mac wants to get back to his feet.
Mac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardcastle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardcastle.
Mac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throwing shots but Mac is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hardcastle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Hardcastle working the head and body with strikes.
Hardcastle working over Mac with some ground and pound. Mac looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardcastle stops Mac from getting back to his feet.
Mac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardcastle is taking a breather. Mac 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.
Hardcastle wants to pass the guard but Mac is defending well.
Hardcastle stops Mac from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Hardcastle trying to pass the guard but Mac defending well.
Hardcastle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardcastle passes to side control.
Hardcastle throws an elbow but Mac slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mac pushes Hardcastle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hardcastle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hardcastle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mac on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mac wants to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Mac dodges the ground and pound from Hardcastle.
Mac being controlled for a moment.
Mac is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hardcastle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mac sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hardcastle works to advance to full mount. Mac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Hardcastle looking for a guillotine from mount but Mac is having none of it.
Mac is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Hardcastle controlling from mount.
Hardcastle 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.
Hardcastle with good strikes from the mount here!
Hardcastle lands a couple of good shots and Mac has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Mac is rocked!#SUB#
Hardcastle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mac is still in real trouble! Can Hardcastle finish him?#SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for the choke from the back position but Mac is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is taking a good look at Mac as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hardcastle! #SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for the choke from the back position but Mac is controlling his hands well. #ES2#
Mac is trying to shake Hardcastle off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hardcastle won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Hardcastle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Mac's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardcastle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
Hardcastle is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mac flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mac is out cold! Hardcastle 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 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sexton Hardcastle!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sexton Hardcastle made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DFC Showtime 1
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Hardcastle misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Hardcastle misses with a body punch
and Orlov counters with a straight right hand.
Hardcastle misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardcastle misses with the combination.
Hardcastle misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
Hardcastle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardcastle with a poor takedown
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov lands a nice hook to Hardcastle's body. Hardcastle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardcastle walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
Hardcastle misses with an uppercut.
Hardcastle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hardcastle tries for a takedown but Orlov circles away easily
and Orlov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardcastle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orlov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlov swinging wildly here.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardcastle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardcastle misses with a combination
and Orlov counters with a nice body shot.
Hardcastle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orlov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sexton Hardcastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardcastle tried to score with a low kick but Orlov checks it.
Sexton Hardcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Orlov takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov cracks Hardcastle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardcastle misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardcastle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlov to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Hardcastle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Hardcastle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardcastle ducks into an uppercut from Orlov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Orlov!
Boris Orlov 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Hardcastle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pozgaj's half guard.
Hardcastle prevents Pozgaj from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle wants to free his trapped foot but Pozgaj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pozgaj wants to improve his position but Hardcastle is controlling well.
Hardcastle tries to pass to full mount but Pozgaj defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pozgaj looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hardcastle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pozgaj is just riding it out for now. Hardcastle eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardcastle connects with a nice short shot to Pozgaj's temple. #SUB2#
Hardcastle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pozgaj has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Pozgaj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Hardcastle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardcastle moves nicely into side control.
Hardcastle grinds an elbow into Pozgaj's temple.
Hardcastle happy to just control the position for now.
Pozgaj struggling a bit here.
Hardcastle controls the position.#T3#
Pozgaj tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Pozgaj is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardcastle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pozgaj's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hardcastle scores with punches from side control.
Hardcastle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pozgaj's legs.
Hardcastle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pozgaj's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Hardcastle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Hardcastle stands up.
Pozgaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardcastle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardcastle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pozgaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardcastle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardcastle feints with a jab and clips Pozgaj right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Pozgaj is sent crashing into the canvas and Hardcastle leaps in for the kill! Pozgaj tries to get to his feet but Hardcastle is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Pozgaj is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sexton Hardcastle!

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