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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Birchack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Birchack attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Birchack against the cage.
Birchack is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Hardy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hardy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Hardy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Birchack has passed into half guard!
Hardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birchack is working away from the top position though.
Birchack working Hardy over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy moves into full guard.
Birchack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a triangle but Birchack pushes his legs off easily.
Birchack distracts Hardy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Birchack from controlling successfully.
Birchack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Hardy tries to roll over but Birchack keeps him under control.#T2#
Birchack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Birchack working Hardy over with strikes. #SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Birchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Birchack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birchack in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Birchack is thwarting Hardy's attempts to control the position.
Hardy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardy taking some punishment here, with Birchack in his half guard. #SUB2#
Hardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardy tries to roll over but Birchack keeps him under control.#T4#
Hardy keeps trying to improve his position.
Hardy missing with punches from the bottom.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Birchack scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Birchack seems content to control.
Hardy is looking to get back to full guard here but Birchack has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Birchack after a bit of a struggle.
Birchack tries for a takedown. No joy.
Birchack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Birchack slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hardy gets caught napping as Birchack dives in and scores a takedown. Hardy manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Birchack from controlling successfully. #T1#
Birchack stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Birchack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Birchack stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anthony Birchack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Birchack passes Hardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Birchack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchack prevents Hardy from improving his position.#T2#
Birchack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Birchack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Birchack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Birchack is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Birchack is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchack lands strikes from half guard.
Birchack controlling the action here.
Hardy pushes Birchack off looking to stand but Birchack dives back in and keeps control.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Birchack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack working over Hardy with some ground and pound. Hardy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birchack in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Hardy wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardy tries to roll over but Birchack keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Birchack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Birchack's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hardy tries to sprawl but Birchack drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hardy actively working from the bottom here.
Birchack working Hardy over with strikes.
Birchack working the head and body with strikes.
Hardy has a hand on Birchack's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Birchack takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Birchack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Birchack looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Birchack trying to control but Hardy is having none of it. #T1#
Birchack with the ground and pound from mount.
Birchack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Hardy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Birchack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Birchack in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Birchack landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Birchack lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Birchack finish him?#T2#
Hardy is trying to escape the mount.
Birchack with a couple of short strikes.
Birchack drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hardy! More shots from Birchack and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Wasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and Wasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masa Wasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Wasa circles away easily
and Wasa counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Wasa.#ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wasa counters with a huge left! Hardy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wasa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hardy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wasa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Wasa!
Our winner, Masa Wasa, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into Wasa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Wasa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hardy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wasa has tightened it up now! Hardy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa 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:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Rad (ranked 8956 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Hardy (ranked 7895 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Rad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Kyle Rad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hardy has Rad up against the cage in a clinch.
Rad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy lying in Rad's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Rad decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hardy taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Rad!
A relieved looking Kyle Rad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zhovhar Kurmagomedov (ranked 5750 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Hardy (ranked 7679 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhovhar Kurmagomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zhovhar Kurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurmagomedov (0) vs (2) Hardy
Kurmagomedov looking to control.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurmagomedov (2) vs (2) Hardy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy has his foot on Kurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurmagomedov won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurmagomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Kurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (2) Hardy
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy gets back to half guard.
Kurmagomedov is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now.
Kurmagomedov trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy tries to roll over but Kurmagomedov keeps him under control.
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (4) Hardy
Hardy passes Kurmagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is taking a breather. Kurmagomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Hardy 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.
Kurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Kurmagomedov trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurmagomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hardy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (7) Hardy
Kurmagomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy wants to control but Kurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurmagomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hardy is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (9) Hardy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kurmagomedov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Kurmagomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Kurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kurmagomedov tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Kurmagomedov can't escape the position.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurmagomedov tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hardy works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (12) Hardy
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurmagomedov 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 is working for a guillotine from mount but Kurmagomedov frees his head quite easily.
Kurmagomedov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kurmagomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the pace.
Kurmagomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hardy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurmagomedov (5) vs (15) Hardy
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy is working for a guillotine from mount but Kurmagomedov frees his head quite easily.
Hardy goes for an armbar but Kurmagomedov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kurmagomedov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurmagomedov (7) vs (15) Hardy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy has an active guard here but Kurmagomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charlie Hardy (ranked 7642 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buckaroo Banzai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buckaroo Banzai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banzai closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
Banzai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Banzai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hardy (4) vs (0) Banzai
Banzai tries to escape the position.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banzai on the ground.
Banzai is still trying to improve position.
Banzai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hardy controlling the position well here. Banzai rolled but Hardy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy gets his hands free as Banzai looks to control.
Hardy is hanging on to Banzai's back as he tries to escape.
Banzai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banzai trying to control the hands but Hardy won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is really stuck here.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Banzai looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hardy controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banzai trying to control the hands but Hardy breaks the grip.
Hardy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hardy is not going to allow Banzai to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Hardy.
Banzai tries to break free.
Banzai trying to control the action but Hardy just sinks the hooks in.
Banzai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hardy is staying active.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banzai tries to roll but Hardy sticks to his back.
Hardy working for a choke but Banzai is defending well.
Hardy controlling the position well here. Banzai rolled but Hardy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hardy is not going to allow Banzai to sit and survive in this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hardy is riding his opponent, not letting Banzai buck him off.
Hardy is not going to allow Banzai to sit and survive in this position.
Banzai tries to escape but Hardy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Banzai trying to control the hands but Hardy won't let him.
Banzai tries to escape the position.
Hardy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Banzai is defending well though. Hardy let's go of the attempt for now.
Banzai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banzai moves into full guard.
Banzai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
Banzai is controlling Hardy's posture.
Banzai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hardy stacks Banzai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hardy! Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (7) vs (0) Banzai
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is looking for a sweep.
Hardy just content to control the position.
Banzai is not content to let Hardy control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardy controlling from side mount.
Hardy trying to control the action but Banzai is working from the bottom.
Banzai tries to bench press Hardy off him but Hardy keeps the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Banzai sneaks back into half guard.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Banzai is controlling Hardy's trapped leg to prevent Hardy from advancing to side control.
Banzai trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Banzai works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banzai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hardy (7) vs (2) Banzai
Hardy is adopting a defensive guard.
Banzai passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy moves into full guard.
Hardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banzai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banzai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banzai trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banzai defends well.
Hardy looking for a guillotine here but Banzai defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banzai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Maealdo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maealdo scores with a head kick. Hardy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Hardy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maealdo is trying to control but Hardy manages to pass to mount!
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maealdo is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Maealdo tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardy controlling from the full mount. #T3##SU#
Hardy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Hardy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hardy content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Hardy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maealdo for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy throws the left hand but Maealdo avoids the punch easily.
Maealdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maealdo throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Maealdo lands a high kick!
#TD#
Hardy feints and as Maealdo raises his hands in defense, Hardy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maealdo wants to control but Hardy passes easily into half guard.
Maealdo has a hand on Hardy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hardy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Hardy scoring with strikes but Maealdo is staying in there.
Hardy controlling the pace for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Maealdo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maealdo wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Hardy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maealdo throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maealdo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hardy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Maealdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Hardy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Maealdo is retaining full guard.
Hardy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardy advances to mount.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hardy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maealdo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Further stalling from Hardy.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hardy is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Hardy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC. No joy for Hardy on that attempt. #TD#
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC defends the submission attempt.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC looking to control.
#T1#
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC pulls Hardy in to control the position.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hardy is defending well. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hardy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC as he jumps to the side.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC shoots in and bounces Hardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC pushes down on Hardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Hardy won't allow KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hardy is not content to let KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC control the position.
Hardy tries to roll over but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC keeps him under control.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hardy!
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hardy tries to improve his position but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has taken his back! KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hardy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC pushes Hardy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miranda trying to control the position.
Hardy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miranda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hardy won't allow Miranda to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miranda keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Miranda's leg but Miranda calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Hardy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hardy is in Miranda's guard.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miranda 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.#T2#
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Miranda trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy 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.
Miranda trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miranda checks a low kick from Hardy.#TD2#
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miranda wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Miranda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy tries to score with a low kick but Miranda moves his leg out of the way.
Miranda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Miranda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miranda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Miranda working a defensive guard here.
Miranda being controlled here, momentarily.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet but Hardy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Charlie Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Miranda is out of range. #TD2#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into Miranda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Miranda trying to control from the bottom.
Miranda trying to get back to full guard but Hardy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
You get the feeling that Miranda really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Miranda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hardy 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Miranda trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miranda manages to get to full guard.
Hardy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miranda trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miranda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miranda's guard.#T3#
Hardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charlie Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miranda is keeping the position for now.
Hardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Miranda pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Miranda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustavo Miranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miranda quickly recovers to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Hardy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1#
McDan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardy 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.
McDan is wriggling around but Hardy manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDan has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDan wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDan is trying to stand back up but Hardy is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hardy passes into side control, despite McDan's attempt to control the position.
McDan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hardy is staying tight to McDan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Hardy looks to move away, McDan throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. McDan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McDan counter with a right hand.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy dives in and grabs McDan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDan pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
McDan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDan slips a jab from Hardy.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4##TD2#
Hardy gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
McDan throws Hardy to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and McDan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy looks winded!
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by McDan.
McDan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by McDan.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy shoots and misses
and McDan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but McDan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDan stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDan duly obliges.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill McDan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDan is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but McDan is out of range.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by McDan, which made it look bad.
Charlie Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
McDan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but McDan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcDan.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Hardy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDan pinned against the cage. McDan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and McDan counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy shoots and misses
and McDan counters with a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDan, right into the meat.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and McDan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDan is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - McDan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
McDan closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDan to keep the fight standing.
McDan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
McDan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDan swivels and escapes.#CL#
McDan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
McDan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDan tries to counter by clinching up but Hardy breaks away and moves out of range.
McDan shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Hardy looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Hardy misses #TD#
and McDan counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
McDan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but McDan is proving a slippery customer.
McDan wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill McDan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Hardy misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a two punch combo.
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
McDan tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDan tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDan to the ground. McDan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but McDan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries for a takedown but McDan circles away easily
and McDan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hardy misses with a combination
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - McDan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hardy dives in and grabs McDan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDan pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
As Hardy looks to move away, McDan throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDan is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
McDan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
McDan trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
McDan controlling his opponent. #T3#
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding McDan's attempts to control the action.
McDan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy is desperately trying to improve his position but McDan has a good base and remains in mount.
McDan trying to control but Hardy is having none of it. #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.
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charlie Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phill McDan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phill McDan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phill McDan!
Phill McDan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling the position for now.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Johnson is controlling Hardy's posture.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Hardy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Charlie Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alex Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.#TD2#
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hardy tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Johnson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hardy has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Johnson's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charlie Hardy!
Alex Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best, no excuses.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ints shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Hardy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ints trying to control here.
Ints tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ints trying to control but Hardy postures up.
#T1#
Hardy stalling.
Ints looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hardy trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardy not doing much here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ints is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Ints shoots in.
Ints 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 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ints is defended easily by Hardy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghost Ints. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ints moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ints manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Hardy gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy controlling the action here.
Ints looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Ints misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ints is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Ints wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ints's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hardy tries to clinch but Ints moves out of range.
Charlie Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ints is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ints is trying to control but can't.
Hardy not doing much here.
Hardy is pressing down on Ints's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ints is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ints wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
#T1#
Ints is working hard here to advance position.
Ints has a hand on Hardy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hardy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hardy content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardy scoring with strikes but Ints is staying in there.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ints is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Hardy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Let's hope that Hardy 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.
Ints is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ints is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Ints is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ints tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ints's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ints or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Ints moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy swings for the body but Ints moves out of range.
Ints avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy tries to clinch but Ints is having none of it.
No luck for Ints with that takedown attempt.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
Ints tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ints shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghost Ints. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ints shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ints seems a little lost for a moment, as Hardy dominates the positioning.
Hardy is continuing to stall.
Hardy working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
Ints trying to remain calm as Hardy controls from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hardy.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hardy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ints will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hardy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ints's face as Hardy controls the position.
Charlie Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ints is trying to improve his position.
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ints will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ints has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ints tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ghost Ints has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Hardy controls the position.
Ints manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#ES2#
Hardy pushes Ints off and gets back to his feet.
Ints ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.#TD2#
Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ints!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ints tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hardy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Charlie Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Hardy!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 8
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Kid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut lands for Kid. That snapped Hardy's head back.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kid lands with a straight right. Hardy didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kid.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Kid's head but Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charlie Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Kid is out of range.
Kid scores with a jab.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kid swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Kid is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hardy flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hardy is out cold! Kid holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Disco Kid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 5
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy leaves Kid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A low kick from Hardy misses #TD#
and Kid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hardy's guard.
Kid passes into half guard.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kid working the head and body with strikes.
Kid scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kid not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid lands with a punch from half guard.
Kid controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kid wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Kid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kid not doing much here.
#SUB#
Kid is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hardy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kid.
Hardy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kid trying to control from Hardy's half guard. Hardy has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kid scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Hardy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kid stacks Hardy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kid!#SUB#
Kid has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hardy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kid yanks on the arm and Hardy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kid.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Theresa sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Theresa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hardy in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a kimura but Theresa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Theresa defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Hardy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hardy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Theresa defend it? Hardy steps over the head and cranks it - Theresa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Hardy!
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