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Event:
EFL 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
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Event:
The EFL Returns
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Road goes for a double leg but Hardini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardini continues to drive forward.
Hardini leaves Road with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardini throws a head kick but Road moves out of range.
Hardini lands a head kick. Road smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Road as he avoids it easily.
Hardini pushes Road away with a front kick.
Road has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardini finds it's way round the side to connect with Road's head.
Hardini fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Road closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hardini quickly recovers to half guard.
Road looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Road passes to side control.
Hardini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Road on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Road goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hardini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Road but great work by Hardini.#T1#
Road is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hardini off and has taken his back!
Road scores with punches to the body.
Hardini's coaches at Cozad MMA New York have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hardini takes a big shot to the side of the head.
What can Hardini do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Road lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Road.
Road throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hardini!
Road is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Road gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Road gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Road apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hardini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Road shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Road was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardini is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Road happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Road is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardini prevents Road from improving position.
Road throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardini on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Road working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Road takes a little break here. Hardini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Road lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Road wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Road thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Road moves into full mount!
Road controlling the position easily from mount.
Road with the ground and pound from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Road is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hardini to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hardini shrugs it off.
Road looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Road takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Road really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hardini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Road dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hardini throws a sloppy head kick and Road moves out of range easily.
Road drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardini defends it well.
Ash Road is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardini throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Road counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Road frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Road has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Road controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Road goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardini turns into him and now he's in Road's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Road can do anything to dispel that myth.
Road looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardini is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road has Hardini pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Let's hope that Road 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.
Hardini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Road manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Road controlling from the top position.
Road passes into half guard. #T2#
Road trying to pass the guard but Hardini defending well.
Road works his way into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Road is looking to take a break and control but Hardini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Road has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Road is working Hardini over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Road working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Road lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3##SUB2#
Road tries for a kimura but Hardini is defending well.
Road works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Road tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardini's legs. #SUB2#
Road tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Road has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Road wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardini, who protects the arm well.
Road working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Road remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Road lands a nice forearm strike.
Road lands a decent elbow from side control.
Road grinds an elbow into Hardini's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Road passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hardini! #SUB2#
Road working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Road sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Road showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Road shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardini pinned against the cage. Hardini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Road avoids the head kick by Hardini.
We've been informed that Road has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hardini throws a jab when Road was well out of range.
Hardini throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Road counters with a shoot takedown. Hardini fights it but they end up in guard.
Road working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Road showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Road.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hardini is defending against the submission attempts here by Road.
#T1#
Road sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Road is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardini!
Road landing punches.
Hardini taking shots to the head.
Road sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ash Road has got the better of the ground game so far.
Road lands a couple of good shots and Hardini has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Addy Hardini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Hardini is rocked!#T2#
Road lands a good shot there. Hardini covers up! Road smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Hardini to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Road jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Road!
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Event:
EFL 12 - Dheeb v Marley
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Rob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardini throws a sloppy head kick and Rob moves out of range easily. #TD#
Rob tries to sprawl but Hardini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Rob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardini pulls his head out easily.
Rob wants to control but Hardini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rob is not content to let Hardini control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is trying to maintain the position but Hardini is very close to passing his half guard.
Rob moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Hardini stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rob has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hardini manages to get his head free but now Rob has transitioned to an armbar! Hardini grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rob! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Rob!
After winning the bout, Black Rob thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EFL 11 - Wales v Wallace
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hardini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardini lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigo in his tracks for a moment.
Hardini tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigo avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigo is trying to pull guard but Hardini has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigo avoids the elbow strike from Hardini, against the cage.
A short left from Rodrigo. #BC2#
Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardini stuffs the takedown.
Rodrigo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardini tries to avoid it but Rodrigo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardini to the ground. Hardini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Addy Hardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edson Rodrigo.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Hardini with a series of wild strikes but Hardini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo fails with the takedown
and Hardini counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Hardini.
Rodrigo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigo feints the counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Rodrigo clinches up with Hardini and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardini wants a takedown.
Rodrigo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardini is defending well for now.#TD2#
Rodrigo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hardini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodrigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardini wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardini has wrist control.
Hardini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Hardini has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigo from standing up.
Rodrigo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Rodrigo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodrigo stalling against the cage.
Hardini with a knee to the head.
Hardini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T3#
Hardini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigo connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigo avoids the head kick by Hardini.
Rodrigo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hardini is breathing heavily.
Rodrigo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardini is fending him off so far but Rodrigo persists. Nope, Hardini circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardini dives in and grabs Rodrigo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigo pushes down on Hardini's head and hops out.
Hardini throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardini's waist but Hardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigo off to one side.
Hardini wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigo slips a jab and a cross from Hardini.
Rodrigo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardini at a distance.
#CL2#
Rodrigo forces Hardini back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Rodrigo decides to pull guard.
Hardini postures up.
#T4#
Rodrigo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hardini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodrigo is trying to keep Hardini in close.
#SUB2#
Rodrigo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardini is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardini stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rodrigo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigo wants to control from the top but Hardini keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edson Rodrigo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rodrigo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hardini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardini duly obliges.
Addy Hardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rodrigo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardini misses with a knee to the head.
Hardini lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodrigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardini.#TD2#
Rodrigo jumps into guard, dragging Hardini to the mat.
Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardini postures up in Rodrigo's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo trying to control the position.
Hardini wants to stand but Rodrigo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodrigo working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardini. #SUB2#
Rodrigo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardini defends well.
Hardini throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rodrigo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardini throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigo blocks nicely.
Hardini stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardini looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo is trying to control the position but Hardini postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hardini misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination. Hardini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hardini lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardini tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigo looks for a takedown but Hardini sprawls well.
Rodrigo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Addy Hardini is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hardini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Rodrigo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardini won't be happy with that.
Rodrigo controlling the position.
Hardini is not content to let Rodrigo control the position. #SUB2#
Rodrigo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Hardini is not content to let Rodrigo control the position.
Hardini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardini is not content to let Rodrigo control the position.
Rodrigo advances to full mount.
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 Addy Hardini will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodrigo fails to land the takedown.
Hardini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodrigo will feel that in the morning.
Rodrigo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigo or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardini, which made it look bad.
Hardini is looking to counter punch.
Hardini plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Rodrigo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hardini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigo fails to land the takedown.
Addy Hardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edson Rodrigo.
Hardini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigo moves away.
Hardini stuffs the takedown.
Rodrigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigo defending well as Hardini loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardini. That's going to slow Rodrigo down. #CL2#
Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches.
Hardini lands an elbow inside.
Hardini unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Rodrigo pulls guard successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Hardini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodrigo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardini thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Hardini scores with a head kick.
Hardini tries to bum rush Rodrigo with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardini plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hardini misses with a head kick.
Rodrigo lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Rodrigo rushes Hardini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigo dodges an elbow strike from Hardini.
#BC2#
Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rodrigo has Hardini up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Hardini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodrigo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Rodrigo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hardini is trying to keep an underhook but Rodrigo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hardini is staying active underneath Rodrigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodrigo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodrigo lands strikes from half guard.
Rodrigo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigo wants to pass to mount but Hardini is defending the position.
Rodrigo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Rodrigo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Rodrigo stands up out of the half guard.
Rodrigo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardini.
Hardini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Rodrigo clinches.
Rodrigo managing to block the knees to the body from Hardini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo dodges an elbow strike from Hardini.
Hardini misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Addy Hardini.
I think Hardini 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addy Hardini!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardini stuffs the takedown.
Chambers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardini counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chambers throws a looping overhand right but Hardini ducks down to avoid it.
Hardini throws a counter combo.
Chambers throws a leg kick but Hardini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Hardini with that takedown attempt.
Hardini closes the distance and clinches up with Chambers, looking for a takedown. Hardini pushes Chambers against the cage but Chambers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chambers tries to clinch there but Hardini circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Chambers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambers.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing.
Hardini controlling Chambers's posture. #T1#
Chambers lands a couple of elbows.
Chambers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardini's head.
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chambers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chambers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardini looks winded!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardini keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hardini shoots for a double leg takedown but Chambers sprawls well. He's pushed Hardini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kraig Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Hardini.
Chambers with a jab.
Chambers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chambers tries to score with a low kick but Hardini moves his leg out of the way.
Hardini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Chambers clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Chambers manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardini is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Chambers looking for a guillotine here but Hardini defends easily.
#SUB#
Chambers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chambers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chambers 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.
Chambers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB#
Chambers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardini defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Chambers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chambers has Hardini pulled in close to control his posture.
Hardini trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Chambers tries to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chambers seems keen to control Hardini's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chambers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardini's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kraig Chambers 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chambers is working for takedown but Hardini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chambers fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardini.
Hardini tries to land a knee to the head but Chambers blocks with his arms.
Hardini prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraig Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Hardini breaks from the clinch.
Hardini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Addy Hardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hardini is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Chambers. No joy for Hardini on that attempt. #T1#
Hardini tries for a takedown but Chambers circles away easily
and Chambers counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hardini tries to keep at a distance but Chambers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardini is trying to push Chambers away but Chambers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chambers is trying to pull guard but Hardini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Chambers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chambers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chambers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hardini trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hardini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardini is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Chambers is pulling down on Hardini's head to control his posture.
Chambers 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.
Hardini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chambers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chambers looking for a guillotine here but Hardini defends easily.
#SUB#
Chambers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hardini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chambers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardini has managed to get both his arms back between Chambers's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hardini stands up over Chambers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chambers wants to sweep here but Hardini controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chambers has his foot on Hardini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardini works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Chambers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardini won't allow Chambers to sweep him here.
Chambers wants to stand and escape but Hardini is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
Chambers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardini controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardini shoots in but Chambers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Hardini with that takedown attempt.
Chambers tries to counter by clinching up but Hardini breaks away and moves out of range.
Chambers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardini shoots in but Chambers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Chambers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kraig Chambers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Chambers throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardini tries to break free but Chambers pushes him back against the cage.
Hardini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chambers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chambers jumps guard but Hardini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chambers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraig Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Hardini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hardini moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers jumps guard but Hardini stands there with Chambers around his waist. Chambers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Hardini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hardini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hardini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away.
Chambers stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardini. Hardini gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Chambers moves into the clinch.
Hardini tries to break the clinch but Chambers is controlling the position.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Hardini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chambers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardini to keep the fight standing.
Hardini wants to break free but Chambers has control.
#TD#
Chambers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chambers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hardini scoring with some ground and pound.
Chambers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Addy Hardini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hardini wanted to stand there but Chambers had control of the position.
Hardini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chambers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Chambers looking for a guillotine here but Hardini defends easily.
Chambers is pulling down on Hardini's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardini, at least for the moment.#T3#
Hardini looking to sit in guard and control but Chambers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chambers trying to control but Hardini is working from the bottom.
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chambers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Hardini keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chambers gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Hardini throws Chambers to one side and escapes!#TD#
Chambers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardini being controlled for a moment.
Kraig Chambers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chambers scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Addy Hardini.
Well Chambers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kraig Chambers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Branch moves into the clinch.
Hardini blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Hardini is trying to trip Branch. He has hold of a leg but Branch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hardini persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hardini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardini trying to control the position from guard on top but Branch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hardini stands up from Branch's guard - Hardini perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Hardini instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Branch successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Hardini gets to his feet - Branch follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Hardini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Branch's guard.#T1#
Branch looking for a sweep. Not yet Branch, not yet.
Hardini trying to control the position from guard on top but Branch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardini's guard. #REVR#
Hardini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Branch stopping the sweep attempt from Hardini.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Hardini has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Branch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Branch avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Hardini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD2#
Hardini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Branch did well to prevent Hardini getting side control.
Hardini content to control rather than advance.
Branch wants to get back to his feet.
Branch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Branch wants to improve his position but Hardini is controlling well.
#SU2#
Hardini decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Hardini lands a jab to Branch's midsection.#CL#
Branch rushes Hardini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Branch is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hardini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hardini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardini is pressed up against the cage. Branch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardini down to the mat. Hardini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Hardini looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Branch wants to sweep here but Hardini controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardini is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Hardini stands and steps away. Branch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Branch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardini counters with a left and a right... And another left! Branch is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Addy Hardini!
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