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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Geese lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Geese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geese throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Geese shoots in and gets a takedown into Hardy's guard.#ES#
Hardy pushes Geese off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geese thumps Hardy with a low kick.#TD#
Geese gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Geese trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Geese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Geese avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geese has momentary wrist control but Hardy slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Geese wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy cracks Geese with a solid left hand.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardy distracts Geese with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Hardy throwing strikes from guard but Geese blocks nicely.
Geese wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy landing with the ground and pound.
Geese looking for a sweep. Not yet Geese, not yet.
Geese wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Geese gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Hardy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hardy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Geese pushes Hardy off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Geese gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hardy kicks Geese off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Geese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Hardy was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Geese shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hardy is trying to defend but Geese finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Hardy kicks Geese off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geese throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Geese didn't expect that.
Hardy postures up and lands a big shot to Geese's brow. #SUB#
Hardy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Geese looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Geese looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Geese! #REVB##SUB2#
Geese swings around for an armbar but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Geese's guard.
Geese looks winded!
Hardy stands up over Geese, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Hardy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Geese misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geese has managed to free his arm - good work.
Herman Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Geese tries to kick Hardy off but Hardy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Geese manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Geese misses with a combination
#CL#
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Geese breaks from the clinch.
Geese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geese swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Geese throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Geese as he jumps to the side.
Geese lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Geese misses with a kick to the body.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Geese tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Hardy moves into the clinch.
Geese is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy jumps guard but Geese stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Hardy pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Hardy wriggles free and stands up.
Geese tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
Hardy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Geese manages to circle out of the way.
Geese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geese is breathing heavily.#T2#
Geese tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Geese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geese misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Geese throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Geese.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Geese sprawls well. Geese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Geese misses. #CL#
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Geese in a clinch.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geese can do to turn this around?
Geese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geese can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
#T3##TD#
Hardy decides to pull guard.
Hardy trying to control the position.
#ES#
Hardy pushes Geese off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Geese has taken the fight to the clinch.
Geese is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Geese prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Hardy jumps into guard, dragging Geese to the mat.
Geese works over Hardy with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Geese throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Hardy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Geese.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Geese and move into the clinch.
Geese tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Geese lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Geese misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Geese bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Hardy throws Geese to one side and escapes!
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 Herman Hardy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Geese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Geese.
Geese throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
Hardy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Geese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Geese clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy closes the distance but Geese moves to the side
and Geese counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
It looks like Herman Hardy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Geese gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Geese can't break the clinch.
Geese stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
#TD2#
Geese gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Hardy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Geese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Geese scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Geese clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Geese breaks from the clinch.
Geese moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Geese sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Geese is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Geese circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geese fails to land with a series of punches.
Mighty Geese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.#T2#
Geese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Geese throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Geese has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hardy is on him like a limpet, forcing Geese back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Hardy decides to pull guard. #ES#
Hardy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Geese is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Geese fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Geese.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Geese shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Geese was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Hardy throws Geese to one side and escapes!#TD#
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Geese is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Geese tries to kick Hardy off in order to stand up. Hardy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Geese down.
Geese is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy working the head and body with strikes.
Geese taking a bit of punishment here - Hardy scoring with strikes. #ES2#
Geese throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Geese misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geese stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Mighty Geese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Hardy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Geese looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mighty Geese.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Hardy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
McGregor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Herman Hardy has been cut.
Hardy is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McGregor doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hardy crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hardy's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McGregor!
After the fight, Conor McGregor 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: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wiwczaryk is controlling him.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiwczaryk is one step ahead there.
Wiwczaryk content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hardy has an active guard here but Wiwczaryk has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Wiwczaryk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wiwczaryk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Wiwczaryk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a triangle but Wiwczaryk pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wiwczaryk throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Hardy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wiwczaryk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Wiwczaryk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardy fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Wiwczaryk successfully pulls guard.
Wiwczaryk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy stands up over Wiwczaryk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wiwczaryk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiwczaryk has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Wiwczaryk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
Hardy cracks Wiwczaryk with a solid left hand.
Hardy 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.
Hardy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wiwczaryk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy working some strikes from top position.
Wiwczaryk wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
Wiwczaryk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiwczaryk is trying to keep Hardy in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy cracks Wiwczaryk with a solid left hand.
Hardy throws a strike but Wiwczaryk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Hardy looking for a guillotine here but Wiwczaryk defends easily.
#ES#
Hardy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wiwczaryk presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Wiwczaryk.
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 Herman Hardy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Hardy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hardy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hardy is stalling here.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Wiwczaryk has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herman Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Wiwczaryk gets a clinch.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wiwczaryk has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wiwczaryk.
#T1#
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiwczaryk just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Wiwczaryk has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Hardy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wiwczaryk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wiwczaryk postures up.
Wiwczaryk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiwczaryk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Wiwczaryk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hardy working for submissions but it's allowed Wiwczaryk to get to half guard.
Wiwczaryk wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wiwczaryk. #T3#
Hardy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wiwczaryk.
Wiwczaryk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wiwczaryk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Wiwczaryk tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Wiwczaryk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Hardy tries to roll over but Wiwczaryk keeps him under control.#SU2#
Wiwczaryk decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Wiwczaryk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiwczaryk trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wiwczaryk 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##TD2#
Wiwczaryk drives through with a takedown into Hardy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tyler Wiwczaryk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wiwczaryk trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to stand up but Wiwczaryk is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiwczaryk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Hardy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Wiwczaryk scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Wiwczaryk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard.
Wiwczaryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiwczaryk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Wiwczaryk controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Wiwczaryk wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is trying to hold Wiwczaryk in close to prevent damage but Wiwczaryk has managed to pass into half guard.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Wiwczaryk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wiwczaryk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Wiwczaryk shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Wiwczaryk dives in and scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Wiwczaryk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Wiwczaryk tries to pass.
Wiwczaryk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wiwczaryk stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.#T4#
Wiwczaryk stops Hardy from standing up.
Wiwczaryk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Wiwczaryk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiwczaryk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiwczaryk misses with a head shot. Hardy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiwczaryk prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Wiwczaryk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wiwczaryk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wiwczaryk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Czereczenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Czereczenko.
Czereczenko swinging wildly here.
Czereczenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Czereczenko and move into the clinch.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Czereczenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Czereczenko continues to drive forward.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Czereczenko.#CUT2#
It looks like Herman Hardy has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Czereczenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czereczenko connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Czereczenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardy is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Hardy pushes Czereczenko up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Czereczenko prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Czereczenko throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Czereczenko and move into the clinch.
Czereczenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Czereczenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blazko Czereczenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czereczenko falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardy.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Hardy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Czereczenko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hardy to the mat. Hardy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Czereczenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing Czereczenko from standing up. #T2##SUB#
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Czereczenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Hardy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Czereczenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy jumps guard but Czereczenko stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hardy gets control of Czereczenko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hardy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Czereczenko wants to get up but he can't break Hardy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Czereczenko stands up from Hardy's guard - Czereczenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Czereczenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Czereczenko continues to drive forward.
Czereczenko throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Czereczenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A left lands for Czereczenko.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Czereczenko!
Czereczenko looks winded!
Czereczenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!
Czereczenko throws an overhand right that has Hardy reeling! Czereczenko follows up with more punches and Hardy is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blazko Czereczenko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Zappa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zappa.
Zappa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES#
Hardy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zappa throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Hardy manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Zappa from controlling successfully.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zappa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zappa trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zappa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hardy dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard.
Zappa controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Zappa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zappa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zappa has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage. #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.
Zappa is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zappa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Zappa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Zappa getting side control.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Zappa is looking for a kimura but Hardy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zappa to get the leverage.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zappa.
Zappa scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Zappa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardy sees it coming and defends easily.
Hardy is staying active underneath Zappa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zappa trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Zappa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardy defends it well.
Hardy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zappa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zappa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Herman Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zappa throws a sloppy head kick
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Zappa gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Zappa tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Zappa.
As Zappa looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Zappa just gets out of the way.
Zappa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zappa throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Hardy counters with a single leg into guard. Zappa didn't expect that.
Hardy prevents Zappa from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappa looking to control.
Zappa wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Zappa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hardy escapes and throws Zappa's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1##SUB#
Hardy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zappa has one of Hardy's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Zappa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zappa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zappa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hardy tries for a kimura but Zappa is defending well.
Zappa is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy is putting a hurting on Zappa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zappa parries the strikes from Hardy easily there. Hardy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zappa to escape.
Zappa can't do much from the bottom here.
Herman Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hardy working the head with strikes.
Hardy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zappa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hardy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zappa is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Hardy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zappa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hardy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hardy prevents Zappa from improving his position.#T4##SUB#
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Zappa defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zappa can do to turn this around?
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zappa misses with a hook
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zappa throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Zappa. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herman Hardy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zappa gets a takedown into half guard.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zappa is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now.
Zappa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zappa is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.#T1#
Hardy is wriggling around but Zappa manages to pass to half guard.
Zappa trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away. #SUB2#
Zappa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hardy is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Zappa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hardy enables Ritchie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hardy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritchie is working Hardy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ritchie wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritchie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ritchie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ritchie throws a big right hand that misses.
Ritchie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ritchie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritchie gets to his feet and stands over Hardy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hardy felt that one! Ritchie unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hardy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ritchie!
A less than humble James Ritchie misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Masuku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masuku manages to circle out of the way.
Masuku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Herman Hardy has been cut.
Masuku throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Masuku tries to get set, Hardy tries to push him back and clinch up but Masuku manages to avoid the attempt.
Masuku swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alex Masuku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masuku throws a combination that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Masuku.
Masuku throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hardy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masuku to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masuku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Masuku is having none of it. #ES#
Hardy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Masuku off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That kick from Masuku tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masuku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Masuku counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masuku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Masuku lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming.
Masuku scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masuku but Masuku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardy tries to clinch up
and Masuku counters with a left right combination that sends Hardy crashing to the mat - Masuku wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Hardy out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Masuku!
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