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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong scores with a hook to the body. Hardcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardcastle looks winded!#KD#
Spong lands a big uppercut and Hardcastle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardcastle looks OK. Spong waves Hardcastle back to his feet!#ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Duke Hardcastle has been cut.
Spong plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hardcastle to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hardcastle just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrone Spong!
Tyrone Spong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardcastle leaves Casuba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Hardcastle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardcastle stuffs the takedown.
As Casuba backs off Hardcastle throws a huge counter combo but Casuba manages to avoid it all.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Casuba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casuba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Casuba trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hardcastle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardcastle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Casuba looking to control but Hardcastle passes into half guard.
Hardcastle wants to free his trapped foot but Casuba is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hardcastle is looking for a kimura here.
Casuba tries to get to full guard but Hardcastle has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Casuba is trying to maintain the position but Hardcastle is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardcastle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardcastle passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3##SUB2#
Hardcastle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Casuba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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 Casuba's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU2#
Hardcastle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Casuba is defended easily by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle unleashes a big counter combination but Casuba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigi Casuba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Casuba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardcastle.
Casuba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardcastle avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardcastle wants to counter the offense by Casuba and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Hardcastle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hardcastle dodges the punch combination from Casuba.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Casuba.
Hardcastle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casuba misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hardcastle counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hardcastle breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hardcastle. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardcastle lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardcastle is staying tight to Casuba's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hardcastle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Casuba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Casuba is looking to reverse the position.
Duke Hardcastle has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Casuba's face as Hardcastle controls the position.
Hardcastle working the ground and pound.
Casuba is looking for a sweep.
Hardcastle working away.#SUB2#
Hardcastle tries for a kimura but Casuba is defending well. #T3#
Casuba is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hardcastle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Casuba to the mat! Casuba manages to get full guard. #ES#
Casuba has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardcastle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Casuba drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4##ES#
Casuba pushes Hardcastle off and gets back to his feet.
Gigi Casuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Casuba closes the distance and clinches.
Casuba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Casuba misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gigi Casuba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardcastle lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Casuba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Casuba defends it well.
Casuba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardcastle circles away.
Casuba sets himself, and Hardcastle steps forward looking for the clinch! Casuba avoids it this time.#TD2#
Hardcastle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardcastle controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Casuba wants to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hardcastle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Casuba!
Casuba seems a little lost for a moment, as Hardcastle dominates the positioning.
Casuba sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Hardcastle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casuba keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casuba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Casuba trying to control from the bottom.
#ES#
Casuba pushes Hardcastle off and gets back to his feet.
Casuba wants to clinch up but Hardcastle keeps it at a distance.#T4##CL#
Casuba closes the distance and clinches.
Hardcastle is trying to break free.#BC#
Casuba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Casuba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Casuba 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.
Casuba misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardcastle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casuba is striking off his back. Hardcastle thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Casuba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Hardcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardcastle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Hardcastle!
After the fight, Duke Hardcastle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Wub drives through and clinches with Hardcastle against the cage.
Hardcastle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hardcastle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wub.
#TD2#
Hardcastle decides to pull guard.
Hardcastle keeping moving, preventing Wub from controlling successfully.
Wub postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wub looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hardcastle has a closed guard, preventing Wub from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardcastle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wub trying to control but Hardcastle is working from the bottom. #SU#
Hardcastle is working an open guard so Wub takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Wub moves into the clinch successfully.
Wub lands an elbow just above Hardcastle 's eye.
Wub is pushing Hardcastle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wub can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Wub stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Wub breaks the clinch.
Hardcastle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wub is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hardcastle misses with a jab to the body
and Wub counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Wub darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage.
Wub stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Wub fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Wub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wub.
Hardcastle throws a big counter head kick but Wub avoids it with no problem.
Wub 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardcastle! But no joy.
Wub wants to clinch up but Hardcastle keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardcastle leaves Wub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardcastle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wub fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardcastle flicks out a counter leg kick but Wub steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wub dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wub is looking to clinch but Hardcastle is avoiding it.
Hardcastle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wub.#CL#
Wub clinches.
Wub jumps guard but Hardcastle stands there with Wub around his waist. Wub gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wub is trying to break the clinch but Hardcastle has him pressed against the cage.
Wub wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wub tries to work over Hardcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Wub's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wub is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hardcastle keeps the fight on the outside.
Wub is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardcastle tries to counter with a clinch but Wub shakes him off and moves away.
Hardcastle stuffs the takedown attempt from Wub. Wub gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Wub clinches. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wub has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wub landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardcastle is breathing heavily.
Hardcastle tries for a takedown but Wub manages to get underhooks.
Hardcastle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Wub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wub tries for a takedown but Hardcastle manages to get underhooks.
Wub tries to pull guard but Hardcastle holds him up against the cage and eventually Wub drops back down to his feet.
Wub tries to pull guard but Hardcastle won't allow it.
#T3##BC2#
Hardcastle manages to break the clinch.
Wub tries to clinch there but Hardcastle circles away.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Wub closes the distance and clinches.
Wub tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardcastle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wub trying to control the position but instead, Hardcastle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wub into the cage.
Wub is trying to break the clinch but Hardcastle has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wub misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardcastle.
Wub keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wub jumps guard but Hardcastle stands there with Wub around his waist. Wub gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wub dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hardcastle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wub is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wub dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Wub breaks from the clinch.
Wub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardcastle leaves Wub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardcastle with the counter takedown but Wub avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardcastle feints the counter takedown.
Wub fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wub looks for a takedown but Hardcastle sprawls well.
Wub wants to clinch up but Hardcastle keeps it at a distance.
Wub wants to clinch but Hardcastle slips to the side
enabling Hardcastle to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Wub has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wub tries to pull guard but Hardcastle holds him up against the cage and eventually Wub drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Wub. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wub prevents Hardcastle from breaking the clinch.
Hardcastle goes for a takedown attempt but Wub pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wub fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wub defends it well.
Wub tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Wub pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Wub gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wub is trying to pull guard but Hardcastle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wub leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Wub lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wub is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardcastle can do to turn this around?
Hardcastle is working for takedown but Wub is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wub looking for a takedown.
Wub has Hardcastle pressed against the cage, preventing Hardcastle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wub misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wub breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wub tries for a takedown but Hardcastle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardcastle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wub looks for a takedown but Hardcastle sprawls well.
Hardcastle wants to counter the offense by Wub and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Wub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardcastle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Wub pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wub shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardcastle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wub.
Duke Hardcastle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wub shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardcastle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wub's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardcastle tries to counter with a clinch but Wub shakes him off and moves away.
Hardcastle swats away the attempt to clinch by Wub.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wub defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Hardcastle.
I think Wub 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Wub!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Steel darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage.
Hardcastle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Steel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Steel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel controlling the action here.
Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Hardcastle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
Steel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardcastle can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Hardcastle looking for submissions off his back.
Hardcastle taking some punishment here, with Steel in his half guard.
Hardcastle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steel controlling the pace. #SUB#
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardcastle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Steel'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB#
Steel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hardcastle defend it? Steel steps over the head and cranks it - Hardcastle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Steel!
Mickey Steel 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Hague scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardcastle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hardcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
and Hague counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hardcastle! He's just covering up as Hague starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Hague!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Bartulovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardcastle in his tracks.
Frane Bartulovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardcastle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bartulovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Bartulovic sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hardcastle's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hardcastle's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frane Bartulovic!
Frane Bartulovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Van Den Berg lands a left and a right that send Hardcastle crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Den Berg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hardcastle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Van Den Berg has knocked Hardcastle down with a huge combo! Van Den Berg steps away and waves a wobbly Hardcastle back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Berg lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hardcastle falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Van Den Berg!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Pendragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardcastle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pendragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Pendragon connects with a jab.#KD2#
Pendragon cracks Hardcastle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hardcastle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pendragon finish him?
#ROC2#
Hardcastle is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Duke Hardcastle has been cut.
Hardcastle backs away from a small jab... but Pendragon lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hardcastle crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Pendragon with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arthur Pendragon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Burgam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardcastle but Hardcastle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardcastle with the counter takedown but Burgam avoids it easily.
Hardcastle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Burgam tries to keep at a distance but Hardcastle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burgam misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgam is pressed up against the cage. Hardcastle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burgam down to the mat. Burgam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burgam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardcastle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Burgam dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardcastle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamdak Burgam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardcastle stuffs the takedown attempt from Burgam. Burgam gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Burgam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardcastle on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardcastle's guard now, I'm sure.
Burgam throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgam trying to control but Hardcastle is working from the bottom.
Burgam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgam advances to half guard.
Hardcastle wants to sweep but Burgam has passed to side control!
Burgam controlling the position from side mount.
Burgam scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hardcastle trying to remain calm as Burgam controls from the top position.
Burgam lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Burgam working the ground and pound.
Burgam is chipping away with strikes.
We've been informed that Hardcastle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burgam slows the pace down.
Hardcastle taking a bit of punishment here - Burgam scoring with strikes.
Burgam grinds an elbow into Hardcastle's temple.
Burgam working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Hardcastle taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU#
Burgam has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Burgam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hardcastle quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Burgam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burgam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamdak Burgam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Burgam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Burgam breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Burgam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardcastle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Burgam manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Hardcastle is breathing heavily.
Burgam content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Burgam is looking to advance position but Hardcastle won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burgam trying to control from half guard but Hardcastle is working away.
Hardcastle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burgam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardcastle is staying active underneath Burgam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burgam drops an elbow to the side of Hardcastle's head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burgam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burgam lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardcastle is not content to let Burgam control the position.
Burgam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burgam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burgam dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Burgam scoring with strikes but Hardcastle is staying in there. #ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Burgam drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hardcastle! More shots from Burgam and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamdak Burgam!
Hamdak Burgam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Held closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Hardcastle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Held's guard.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Hardcastle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardcastle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Held wants to stand up but Hardcastle is controlling him. #T1#
Hardcastle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardcastle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardcastle cracks Held with a solid left hand.
Held is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardcastle is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hardcastle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Held is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardcastle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Held wants to get back to his feet but Hardcastle drags him back down.
Held tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Held really wants to buck Hardcastle off and get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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.
Hardcastle with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Hardcastle wants to finish this one by submission but Held is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardcastle.
Held wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardcastle content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Hardcastle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Held looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardcastle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Held is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hardcastle dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hardcastle tries for a kimura but Held is defending well. #T1#
Held wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Duke Hardcastle has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Hardcastle decides to stand back up.
Hardcastle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardcastle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardcastle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Held looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Held is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hardcastle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Held, who protects the arm well.
Hardcastle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Held. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Held throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hardcastle keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Hardcastle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Held wants to clinch up but Hardcastle keeps it at a distance.
Hardcastle tries to counter with a clinch but Held shakes him off and moves away.
Held tries to clinch
and Hardcastle counters with a series of strikes. Held will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been told by Held's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Held is looking to clinch.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Held tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a shoot takedown. Held fights it but they end up in guard.
Held is looking to stand up but Hardcastle isn't so interested in that idea.
Held keeping full guard, as Hardcastle tries to pass.
Hardcastle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##ES#
Held manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Held swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Hardcastle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Held tries to clinch there but Hardcastle circles away.
Held wants to clinch up but Hardcastle keeps it at a distance.
Held tries to clinch up.
Hardcastle keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardcastle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Held wants to clinch up but Hardcastle keeps it at a distance.
Held darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a single leg into guard. Held didn't expect that.
Held wants to get back to his feet but Hardcastle passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
We've been informed that Hardcastle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hardcastle is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Held is in trouble now - Hardcastle has advanced to mount!
Hardcastle looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardcastle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Hardcastle is continuing to stall.
Held is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardcastle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marcin Held has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Hardcastle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Hardcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardcastle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Hardcastle!
After the fight, Duke Hardcastle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Held looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Hardcastle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Held is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardcastle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Held. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardcastle looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Held wants to clinch#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Held won't be happy with that. #T2#
Held is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hardcastle connects with a decent elbow.
Held tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Held is trying to get back to his feet but Hardcastle has full control of the position and if anything, Held has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB2#
Hardcastle working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hardcastle controlling the positon.
We've been informed that Hardcastle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hardcastle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Hardcastle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Hardcastle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Held tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves away #TD2#
and Hardcastle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Held's guard.
Hardcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Held is retaining full guard.
Hardcastle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hardcastle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Held dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Held controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardcastle pulls Held in to control the position. #T1#
Held controlling from the top position.
Hardcastle keeping moving, preventing Held from controlling successfully.
Held is really struggling to control Hardcastle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duke Hardcastle has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardcastle shoots in looking for a takedown. Held tries to sprawl out of it but Hardcastle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Held manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardcastle.#CL#
Held has taken the fight to the clinch.
Held swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Held misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Hardcastle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Held is trying to keep an underhook but Hardcastle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hardcastle wants to take a breather but Held is having none of it.
Held pushes Hardcastle off looking to stand but Hardcastle dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Hardcastle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Held pushes Hardcastle off looking to stand but Hardcastle dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardcastle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Held looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Held fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcin Held seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardcastle swats away the attempt to clinch by Held.
Held tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
Held doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardcastle circles away.
Marcin Held is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Held moves in looking to clinch but Hardcastle pushes him off.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Held defends it well.
Held tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a single leg into guard. Held didn't expect that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Held is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardcastle is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Hardcastle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Held tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Held tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardcastle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Held wants to clinch up but Hardcastle keeps it at a distance.
Held closes the distance but Hardcastle moves to the side #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardcastle stays in close to Held's body and controls the position.
Hardcastle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Held keeping full guard, as Hardcastle tries to pass.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hardcastle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Held wants to stand and escape but Hardcastle is having none of it.
Hardcastle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Held looks to clinch
and Hardcastle counters with a head kick. #CL#
Held has Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Held misses with some punches.
Held is trying to force a seperation but Hardcastle has the dominant position.
Held misses with a hook from the clinch.
Held misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hardcastle breaks from the clinch.
Held is looking to clinch.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Held pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Held moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hardcastle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Held wants to clinch#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a takedown into side control.
Held is looking to get back to his feet here but Hardcastle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Held's back.
Held wants to get back to his feet.
Hardcastle throwing damaging strikes from the back! Held could be in trouble here!
#T4##SUB2#
Hardcastle is looking for the choke from the back position but Held is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Hardcastle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Held has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hardcastle biding his time, looking for the opening.
Marcin Held has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hardcastle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Held knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Held for a finish.
Duke Hardcastle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle is riding his opponent, not letting Held buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Hardcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardcastle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Hardcastle!
Duke Hardcastle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Nice combo by Power! Oh, that's hurt him - Hardcastle falls to the canvas and Power follows him into side control.
Hardcastle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Power with the ground and pound but Hardcastle regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Power missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Power will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardcastle has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardcastle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardcastle tries to roll over but Power keeps him under control.
Hardcastle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardcastle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Power working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Power postures up and lands a big shot to Hardcastle's brow.
Power working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardcastle's head.#T1#
Power is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Power throws a strike but Hardcastle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Power can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardcastle controls the pace.
Hardcastle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Power wants to hit a switch here but Hardcastle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Power there!
Hardcastle controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Hardcastle wants to stand but Power is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Power wants to control but Hardcastle is having none of it.
Hardcastle controlling the pace for now.
Hardcastle tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Hardcastle content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Power defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hardcastle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Hardcastle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Power has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Power is looking to get to half guard.
Power tries to improve his position but instead Hardcastle has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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 Stefano Power will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardcastle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Power.
Hardcastle dodges the punch combination from Power.
Hardcastle throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardcastle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power scores with a three punch combo!
Hardcastle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!#T1#
Power's corner calls for a 1-2. Power obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardcastle is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Power lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hardcastle falls backwards - clearly groggy! Power dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Power!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hardcastle closes the distance and clinches.
Hardcastle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tosser wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardcastle won't allow it.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tosser lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardcastle blocks an elbow strike from Tosser.
#TD#
Tosser has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hardcastle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hardcastle covers up after that shot from Tosser.
Tosser trying to control momentarily.
Tosser thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Tosser is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Tosser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hardcastle is defending well though. Tosser let's go of the attempt for now.#T1#
Tosser wants to control but Hardcastle is keeping busy.
Tosser wants to control but Hardcastle manages to buck him off and is now in Tosser's guard! Nice work there by Hardcastle! #SUB#
Tosser is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hardcastle has his hands clasped together but Tosser extends and breaks Hardcastle's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tosser.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Tosser!
In his post fight interview, John Tosser started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Jon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jon is trying to keep Hardcastle in close.
Jon wants to sweep here but Hardcastle controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Hardcastle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jon, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon shoots in and drives through. Hardcastle sprawls well.
Hardcastle unleashes a big counter combination but Jon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Jon clinches.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Jon has hold of one of Hardcastle's legs. Hardcastle is fighting the takedown attempt but Jon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Hardcastle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jon throwing strikes from guard but Hardcastle blocks nicely.
Jon wants to stand but Hardcastle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hardcastle is pulling down on Jon's head to control his posture.
Jon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hardcastle controls his leg.
Jon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hardcastle's thigh. Hardcastle counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hardcastle has his foot on Jon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jon works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardcastle controls Jon momentarily but Jon frees himself.
Jon passes into half guard. #T3#
Jon is stalling here. Hardcastle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hardcastle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jon is looking for a sweep.
Hardcastle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jon!
Hardcastle looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hardcastle has control of Jon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hardcastle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Jon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hardcastle takes Jon's back. #SUB2#
Hardcastle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardcastle not allowing Jon to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Hardcastle dominated that round.
That's time! Jon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Jon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardcastle did well to prevent Jon getting side control.
Jon is looking to stall here but Hardcastle recovers full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Hardcastle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Hardcastle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardcastle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hardcastle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jon is looking for a sweep. Hardcastle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jon is looking to control Hardcastle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jon avoid being mounted?
Hardcastle trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jon wants to control but Hardcastle is keeping busy.
Hardcastle drops an elbow to the side of Jon's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Hardcastle seems content to control.
Jon is looking to escape.
Jon is trying to control but Hardcastle passes into side control!
Hardcastle takes a little break here. Jon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Jon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jon is trying to work for a sweep but Hardcastle has mounted him!
Duke Hardcastle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Hardcastle landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Hardcastle is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hardcastle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardcastle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardcastle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hardcastle wants to take Jon's back here but Jon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Hardcastle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jon misses with a head kick.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jon Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Jon.
Jon closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Hardcastle counters with a shoot takedown. Jon fights it but they end up in guard.
Jon wants to get back to his feet but Hardcastle passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Hardcastle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jon is trying to control but Hardcastle manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Hardcastle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardcastle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jon?
Jon is looking to get to half guard.
Hardcastle controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Jon tries to lock up and control but Hardcastle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hardcastle controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Hardcastle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've been informed that Hardcastle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hardcastle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jon tries to lock up and control but Hardcastle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee warns Jon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hardcastle controlling from mount.
Jon tries to lock up and control but Hardcastle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hardcastle controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jon Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Hardcastle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jon is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Hardcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardcastle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Hardcastle!
Duke Hardcastle tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Jon Jon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not the end of the world'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Miguel with a jab.
Miguel's corner calls for a 1-2. Miguel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miguel, as that shot connected.
Miguel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Miguel leaves Hardcastle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD#
Miguel cracks Hardcastle with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Miguel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hardcastle to stand back up!
Hardcastle is still on wobbly legs! Can Miguel finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardcastle gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Miguel gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Miguel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Waters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Waters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waters lands a shoulder strike.
Waters pushes Hardcastle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Waters presses Hardcastle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardcastle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Waters lands a body punch.
Hardcastle is breathing heavily.
Waters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waters.
Waters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Waters lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Oh Hardcastle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waters lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Waters throws a big uppercut that drops Hardcastle! More strikes from Waters and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hardcastle lies dazed against the cage as Waters celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Waters!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date throws a jab when Hardcastle was well out of range.
Date lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Date fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardcastle, pushing him back against the cage.
Date is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Date.
Date can't break the clinch.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Hardcastle.
Date tries to break the clinch but Hardcastle is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle prevents Date from breaking the clinch.
Date blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Hardcastle manages to break the clinch.
Date lands a jab to the head.
Date is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Date tests Hardcastle's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
Date working hard to break the clinch.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hardcastle wants a takedown.
Date wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardcastle has him pressed against the cage.
Hardcastle jumps guard but Date turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Date wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Hardcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Date cracks Hardcastle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Date feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hardcastle sprawling to the canvas! Hardcastle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Date finish him?!
Hardcastle is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
Date looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Date has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardcastle has Date pressed against the cage, preventing Date from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardcastle seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardcastle wants a takedown.
Alistair Date has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Hardcastle.
Date wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardcastle has Date pressed against the cage, preventing Date from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Date wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Date has had enough of the clinch but Hardcastle keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hardcastle manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Date scores with a hook to the body. Hardcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardcastle walks into a left hand.
Date is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardcastle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Date feints with a jab and clips Hardcastle right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Hardcastle is sent crashing into the canvas and Date leaps in for the kill! Hardcastle tries to get to his feet but Date is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Hardcastle is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Date!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Adam Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Grigorian.
Hardcastle is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hardcastle moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardcastle seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardcastle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grigorian defends well and Hardcastle ends up having to push Grigorian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardcastle takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian scores with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a front kick that sends Hardcastle stumbling back into the cage.
Hardcastle looks winded!#T1#
Grigorian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardcastle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hardcastle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Grigorian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Grigorian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardcastle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grigorian thinks about countering with a body kick.
Grigorian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grigorian thuds his shin into the meat of Hardcastle's side.
Grigorian 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.
Hardcastle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Hardcastle tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Hardcastle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a brutal head kick. Hardcastle looks out on his feet and Grigorian throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Adam Grigorian!
Adam Grigorian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Spinelli shoots in and drives through. Hardcastle sprawls well.
Hardcastle is looking for the big counter here.
Spinelli looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Spinelli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spinelli wants to get back to his feet but Hardcastle passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Spinelli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hardcastle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spinelli sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Hardcastle is trying for a kimura here. Spinelli looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hardcastle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duke Hardcastle!
Duke Hardcastle spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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