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Event:
Alliance Wars R5: Group A
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nathan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nathan showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nathan lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Nathan is looking for a kimura but Hard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nathan to get the leverage.
Nathan working over Hard with some ground and pound. Hard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nathan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nathan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nathan working over Hard with some ground and pound. Hard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nathan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan lands strikes from half guard.
Hard is looking for a sweep. Nathan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hard wants to control but Nathan is keeping busy.
Nathan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hard tries to get to full guard but Nathan has control of the leg.
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. Nathan connects with a nice short shot to Hard's temple.
Nathan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hard is refusing to be controlled, as Nathan sits in half guard.
Hard wants to get back to full guard.
Nathan controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nathan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Nathan winds up and cracks Hard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nathan distracts Hard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hard wants to sweep but no luck.
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nathan is fighting to break Hard's control of his arms but Hard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nathan postures up.
Nathan looking to sit in guard and control but Hard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nathan seems keen to control Hard's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Nathan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nathan.
Nathan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nathan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hard.
Nathan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hard.
Nathan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nathan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Nathan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hard pulls his head out easily.
Hard working the head and body with strikes.
Nathan is concentrating on defense, preventing Hard from advancing position.
Hard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nathan keeps working.
Nathan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hard wants to control but Nathan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Nathan 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#
Nathan misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nathan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Hard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nathan is trying to keep an underhook but Hard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hard throws a strike but Nathan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nathan is pulling down on Hard's head. It's preventing any offense from Hard, at least for the moment.
Hard throws a big elbow that misses.
Nathan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan has momentary wrist control but Hard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nathan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hard 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.#T1#
Hard wants to control from the top but Nathan keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nathan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nathan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hard passes Nathan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hard throwing shots but Nathan is blocking nicely.
Hard looks to land a strike but Nathan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hard throws a strike but Nathan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hard wants to sweep but no luck.
Hard has momentary wrist control but Nathan slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Hard trying to control the position.
Nathan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nathan postures up in Hard's guard and throws a big left but Hard blocks it.
Nathan connects with a couple of short punches.
Nathan wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Nathan preventing the sweep.
Nathan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nathan postures up in Hard's guard and throws a big left but Hard blocks it.
Nathan stopping the sweep attempt from Hard.
Hard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Hard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nathan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Nathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nathan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nathan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nathan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nathan trying to control but Hard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nathan throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Hard counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Hard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nathan prevents it.
Nathan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Nathan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hard slaps away a takedown attempt from Nathan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lars Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Nathan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nathan misses with an uppercut. Hard saw that one coming.
Hard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hard fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Nathan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nathan misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hard moves into the clinch.
Hard wants a takedown.
Nathan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nathan wants a takedown.
Hard blocks the elbow strike.
Nathan is trying to drag Hard to the mat but Hard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lars Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Nathan.
Nathan wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nathan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nathan shoots in looking for a takedown. Hard tries to sprawl out of it but Nathan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Nathan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hard sprawls well. Hard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nathan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nathan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Hard moves into the clinch.
Nathan is pressed up against the cage. Hard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nathan down to the mat. Nathan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nathan throws a hook but Hard avoids it easily.
Hard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Hard closes the distance and clinches.
Nathan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Hard has picked Nathan up - he's going for a ride! Hard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lars Hard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nathan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hard.
Nathan has hold of Hard's hands but Hard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nathan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nathan to regain full guard.
Hard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nathan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nathan controlling the position.
Nathan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ray Nathan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hard throwing strikes but missing.
Hard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nathan has his hands on Hard's head, controlling the position.
Hard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nathan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hard, which made it look bad. #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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nathan is defended easily by Hard.
Hard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nathan.
Hard walks into a jab.#TD2#
Nathan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nathan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Hard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nathan 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ray Nathan!
Ray Nathan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R3: Group A
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Rand feints a jab promting Hard to slip. Rand then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Lars Hard has been cut.
Rand motions for Hard to come forward. Rand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rand lands with a cross. #TD2#
Hard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hard.
Hard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rand defending well though.
Hard content to control rather than advance.
Rand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hard.
Rand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Rand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hard.
Rand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hard is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Hard 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rand with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hard throws a strike but Rand avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hard landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Hard chips away with some ground and pound.
Hard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hard trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Hard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Hard closes the distance and clinches.
Rand misses with a body punch.
Rand is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rand. #TD2#
Rand is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rand to the mat. Rand regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hard wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving.
Hard throwing strikes but missing.
Hard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hard working some strikes from top position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rand trying to control the position here.
Hard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rand controlling the position.
Rand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hard on the ground.
Hard is working Rand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hard distracts Rand with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rand controlling the position.
Hard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rand's head.
Hard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars 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.
#R2#
Rand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hard. Hard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rand.
Rand sets himself, and Hard steps forward looking for the clinch! Rand avoids it this time.
A low kick from Rand is predictable there #TD2#
and Hard counters with a single leg into guard. Rand didn't expect that.
Hard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hard controlling from the top position.
Rand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hard is looking to work some ground and pound but Rand has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hard wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving.
Hard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rand's head.
Hard landing with the ground and pound.
Hard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Rand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hard cracks Rand with a solid left hand.
Hard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hard chips away with some ground and pound.
Hard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Hard from controlling successfully.
Hard lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Hard working some strikes from top position.
Hard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hard throwing strikes from guard but Rand blocks nicely.
Hard postures up and lands a big shot to Rand's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hard chips away with some ground and pound.
Hard landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Rand is rocked!
Hard lands a couple of elbows.
Hard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rand's guard.
Hard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rand keeps working.
Ground and pound from Hard.
Rand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rand tries to get out of the position.
Hard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rand's head.
Rand on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hard lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hard lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Hard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lars Hard'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rand throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hard.
Hard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hard is looking to work some ground and pound but Rand has wrist control.
Hard postures up and lands a big shot to Rand's brow.
Oh Rand is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lars Hard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hard is working Rand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hard lands a couple of elbows.
Hard postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rand covers up, he's hurt! Hard keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hard and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hard can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Hard!
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Event:
Alliance Wars R2: Group A
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Skallagrimmson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skallagrimmson pushes Hard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Skallagrimmson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skallagrimmson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skallagrimmson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Skallagrimmson advances to half guard.
Hard is looking for a sweep. Skallagrimmson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Skallagrimmson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Berg Skallagrimmson!
Berg Skallagrimmson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R1: Group A
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hard shoots and misses
and Berr counters with a straight right hand.
Berr cracks Hard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berr lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hard or perhaps it was just good defense by Berr, which made it look bad.
Hard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
It looks like Lars Hard has been cut.#CL2#
Hard rushes Berr and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Berr is trying to keep an underhook but Hard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hard controlling the action here. #T1#
Hard trying to control the action but Berr is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hard is pressing down on Berr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berr is holding on for now.
Hard is taking a breather. Berr 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berr lands a jab to Hard's midsection.
Bena Berr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Berr.
Berr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berr lands a head shot.
Hard tries a low kick but Berr avoids it.
It looked like Berr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hard finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Berr's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Hard falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bena Berr!
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