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Event:
HFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Lamas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Lamas leaves Hardman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardman shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Lamas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamas throws a jab when Hardman was well out of range.
Lamas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.
Hardman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamas defends it well.
A jab from Lamas finds it's way through Hardman's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman misses with a takedown
letting Lamas counter with a right hand.
Cub Lamas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punt Hardman.
Hardman fails with the takedown
and Lamas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Lamas connects with the punch.
Lamas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamas swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman shoots and misses
and Lamas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamas throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.
Hardman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamas tries to sprawl out of it but Hardman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Lamas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamas throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamas tries to sprawl out of it but Hardman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardman fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Lamas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lamas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
And Hardman tries to counter it with a takedown but Lamas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lamas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown but Lamas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lamas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardman is defended easily by Lamas.#T4#
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamas as he jumps to the side.
Lamas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamas as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman fails with a takedown attempt.
Lamas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cub Lamas 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#
Hardman misses with a takedown
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardman looks for a takedown but Lamas sprawls well.
Lamas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lamas misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Lamas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hardman! Lamas lets Hardman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Hardman is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Punt Hardman has been cut.
Cub Lamas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punt Hardman.
Are you kidding me?! Lamas ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hardman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cub Lamas!
Cub Lamas is the new featherweight champion!
Cub Lamas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 27 Creed vs. Pepper
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Hardman gets the takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reyes can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hardman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reyes, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hardman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hardman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hardman tries for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
Reyes tries to buck Hardman off but Hardman is having none of it.#SUB#
Hardman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardman working away.#T1##SUB#
Hardman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hardman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reyes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hardman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hardman is trying to get an arm triangle but Reyes is defending well.
Reyes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hardman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Hardman keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB#
Hardman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hardman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Reyes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Punt Hardman!
Punt Hardman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 24 McCarthy vs. Foster 3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman looks for a takedown but Lamas sprawls well.
Hardman shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardman tries for a takedown but Lamas circles away easily
and Lamas counters with a nice uppercut.
Cub Lamas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punt Hardman.
Hardman goes for a double leg but Lamas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamas continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Lamas. No joy for Hardman on that attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lamas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardman dives in and grabs Lamas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lamas pushes down on Hardman's head and hops out.#T1#
Lamas scores with a nice right hand.
Hardman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamas's waist but Lamas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardman off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Lamas misses the target.#KD#
Lamas lands a left and a right that send Hardman crashing to the mat, dazed. Lamas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Hardman is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Punt Hardman has been cut.
Are you kidding me?! Lamas ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hardman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cub Lamas!
Cub Lamas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 21 Conlon vs. Chernishev
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jackhammer tries to sprawl but Hardman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardman is looking to stall here but Jackhammer recovers full guard. #SUB#
Hardman has gone for a leg lock! Jackhammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardman's guard.#REVB#
Jackhammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hardman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackhammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hardman can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackhammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackhammer trying to control from half guard but Hardman is working away. #SUB#
Hardman actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hardman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hardman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackhammer pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hardman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackhammer stalling away here and it's allowed Hardman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackhammer looking to sit in guard and control but Hardman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Hardman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackhammer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hardman, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hardman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackhammer wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jackhammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackhammer has managed to get both his arms back between Hardman's legs - danger averted.
Jackhammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hardman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackhammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackhammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackhammer wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackhammer wants to stand and escape but instead Hardman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punt Hardman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackhammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Hardman shoots in and bounces Jackhammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hardman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackhammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackhammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackhammer! #REVB#
Jackhammer trying to control the action but Hardman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman gets back to half guard.#T1#
Jackhammer is trying to control. Hardman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hardman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jackhammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardman defends it well. #SUB#
Hardman has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jackhammer. Oh but Hardman has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jackhammer goes limp - he's gone! Hardman jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Punt Hardman!
Punt Hardman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jack Jackhammer spoke after the fight, saying 'Suck my nuts you fag i will be coming back soon!'.
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Event:
HFC 18 Mccarthy vs DeNiro
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ridal closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Hardman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ridal can't fight it off and eventually Hardman manages to take the fight to the floor. Ridal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Hardman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ridal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardman has managed to get both his arms back between Ridal's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hardman has gone for a leg lock! Ridal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardman's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hardman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ridal 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 Hardman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridal controls the position from side control.#T1##SU2#
Ridal decides to stand back up.
Hardman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Ridal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hardman sprawls well initially but Ridal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ridal is trying to work for a kimura but Hardman is defending well.
#SUB#
Hardman looking for submissions off his back.
Ridal trying to control from Hardman's half guard. Hardman has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Ridal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hardman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ridal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ridal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Ridal wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Ridal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Hardman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hardman has his foot on Ridal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridal works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Hardman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridal. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Hardman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ridal was covering up waiting for the punch and Hardman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Hardman has gone for a leg lock! Ridal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardman's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ridal content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hardman has locked up a guillotine! Hardman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ridal is holding on here and Hardman must be using up a lot of energy. Ridal has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hardman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Punt Hardman!
Our winner, Punt Hardman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Jameson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jameson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jameson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jameson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardman just manages to avoid it.
Jameson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jameson lands a slapping body shot.
Hardman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jameson counters with a body kick.
Jameson lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Jameson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jameson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Hardman moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Jameson breaks the clinch.
Jameson stuffs the takedown.
Lawrence Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punt Hardman.#T1#
Jameson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardman takes a step back to recover.
Jameson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jameson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jameson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jameson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson sizes up Hardman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jameson scores with a nice body kick.
Jameson throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jameson tries to kick Hardman off in order to stand up. Hardman Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameson tries to get out of the position.
Jameson wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Hardman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jameson is trying to escape and Hardman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jameson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hardman! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Punt Hardman!
Punt Hardman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 8 McCarthy vs. Foster
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lamas lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardman walks into a stiff left hand from Lamas.
Hardman misses with a takedown attempt
and Lamas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardman tries for a takedown but Lamas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lamas misses the target.
Hardman walks into a jab.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Lamas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardman's coach down at !!!!!cheapest gym in rio!!!!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hardman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Hardman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lamas tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lamas scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lamas counters with a stiff right hand.
Cub Lamas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punt Hardman.
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lamas counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Hardman is rocked!#T2#
Lamas drops Hardman with a huge uppercut! Hardman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lamas is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cub Lamas!
Cub Lamas is the new featherweight champion!
Cub Lamas decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendoza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Mendoza.
Hardman is looking to regain half guard here but Mendoza keeps moving and retains side control.
Hardman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hardman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Hardman is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
#SUB2#
Hardman pushes a forearm under Mendoza's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mendoza is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Punt Hardman!
Punt Hardman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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