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Event:
RRFC Challengers 42
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Woodley does it's job there.
Woodley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woodley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woodley punishes Hardman's body with a nice straight punch.
Woodley's corner calls for a 1-2. Woodley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardman swings for the body but Woodley moves out of range.
Woodley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woodley misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman fails to land the takedown.
Hardman misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman defending well as Woodley loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Woodley. No joy for Hardman on that attempt.
Woodley throws a solid leg kick but Hardman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woodley.
Hardman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Woodley misses with a looping left.
Woodley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman. #T1##TD2#
Hardman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Woodley to the ground. Hardman is now in Woodley's guard.
Woodley wants to stand and escape but Hardman is having none of it.
Hardman chips away with some ground and pound.
Woodley is looking to stand up but Hardman isn't so interested in that idea.
Woodley managing to control the position.
Hardman is pushing down on Woodley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woodley is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woodley wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Woodley wants to improve his position but Hardman is controlling well.
Hardman 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.
Hardman wants to take a breather but Woodley is having none of it.
Woodley wants to get back to his feet.
Hardman trying to control from half guard but Woodley is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hardman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woodley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darren Woodley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman slips a straight right by Woodley.
Woodley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A combination from Woodley does no damage.
Hardman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woodley throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Woodley.
Woodley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Hardman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Woodley's guard.#ES#
Woodley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Woodley is trying to push Hardman away but Hardman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hardman is working for takedown but Woodley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darren Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Hardman.#TD2#
Hardman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodley wants to control but Hardman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woodley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardman.
Hardman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AdvancedX. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hardman is looking to advance position but Woodley won't allow it. #T4#
Woodley is pressing down on Hardman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woodley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woodley tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woodley pulls Hardman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Woodley keeps moving.
Hardman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Woodley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Woodley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Woodley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardman fails to land the takedown.
Woodley misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woodley.
Woodley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Hardman shoots in for a double leg but Woodley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardman misses with a two punch combination.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darren Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Hardman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hardman dives in and scores a takedown into Woodley's guard.
Bert Hardman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woodley is controlling Hardman's posture.
Woodley wants to get back to his feet but Hardman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Hardman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Woodley tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Woodley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Woodley gets underhooks to prevent Hardman's takedown attempt.
Woodley is trying to break the clinch but Hardman is controlling him.
Woodley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardman has him pressed against the cage.
Hardman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Woodley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darren Woodley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Woodley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woodley misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Woodley pushes Hardman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woodley's waist but Woodley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardman off to one side.
It looked like Woodley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardman.
Woodley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Woodley defends it well.
Woodley throws a solid leg kick but Hardman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Woodley.
A cross from Woodley lands.
Woodley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardman tries to clinch there but Woodley circles away.
Woodley throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman with the counter takedown but Woodley avoids it easily.#T3#
Woodley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woodley can pounce on him.
Woodley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woodley manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Woodley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman walks into a stiff left hand from Woodley.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woodley as he avoids it easily.
Woodley lands with a nice body punch.
Woodley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardman.
Woodley misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woodley.
Woodley missing with a left hand there. Hardman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woodley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Woodley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woodley wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardman walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodley thows a leg kick but Hardman checks it #TD2#
and Hardman counters with a takedown into side control.
Woodley is pushing Hardman's head away, looking to escape. Hardman manages to hold on to the position though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Woodley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hardman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley is holding Hardman down, trying to stall.
Hardman taking a break here but Woodley is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Woodley 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hardman tries for a takedown but Woodley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woodley is looking to chop away at Hardman's legs.
And Hardman tries to counter it with a takedown but Woodley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Woodley defends well and Hardman ends up having to push Woodley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Woodley misses the target.#TD2#
Hardman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Woodley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hardman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Woodley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for Woodley.
Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodley connects with a looping right hand.
Woodley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardman's head backwards.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woodley as he avoids it easily.
Darren Woodley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Hardman.
Hardman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bert Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hardman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woodley is fending him off so far but Hardman persists. Nope, Woodley circles away and we're back to standing.
Woodley throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Woodley swivels and escapes.
Hardman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Woodley defends it nicely.
Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodley lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Woodley misses #TD2#
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown. Woodley fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Woodley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Darren Woodley is winning the standup battle so far.
Woodley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bert Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Woodley misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman checks a low kick from Woodley.
Woodley fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardman in the body.
Woodley throws a front kick aimed at Hardman's knee but Hardman avoids it well.
Woodley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Woodley with the inside leg kick.
Woodley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardman wants to clinch up but Woodley keeps it at a distance.
Hardman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Woodley. Those never looked like landing.
Woodley throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Hardman thows a huge punch but Woodley dodges it nicely.
Hardman lands strikes from half guard.
Hardman prevents Woodley from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hardman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woodley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woodley wants to get back to full guard.
Woodley regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Woodley is trying to keep Hardman in close.
Hardman distracts Woodley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woodley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardman is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardman lands an overhand right.
Woodley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardman scores with a hook to the body. Woodley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Woodley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woodley, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Woodley!
Darren Woodley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 36
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toews as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Toews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Toews tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Hardman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hardman manages to end up in side control.
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.
Hardman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hardman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toews tries to bench press Hardman off him but Hardman keeps the position.
Hardman lands an elbow.
Hardman is putting a hurting on Toews here, landing some big shots from side control.
Toews is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Hardman cracks Toews with a big right hand but Toews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hardman lands a few punches from side control.
Toews lands an elbow from the bottom.
My spies in AdvancedX inform me that Hardman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hardman trying to control the action but Toews is working from the bottom.
Hardman looks up at the clock and then as Toews takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hardman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Toews is not content to let Hardman control the position.
Toews is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardman cracks Toews with a big elbow. #T2#
Hardman lands a nice forearm strike.
Toews taking a bit of punishment here - Hardman scoring with strikes.
Hardman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hardman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardman is chipping away with strikes.
Hardman is chipping away with strikes.
Hardman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Toews manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hardman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardman winds up and cracks Toews with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Hardman working over Toews with some ground and pound. Toews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardman is looking to take a break and control but Toews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardman lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Toews is rocked!
Toews gets full guard.
Toews trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman postures up and lands a big shot to Toews's brow.
Hardman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Toews looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hardman is defending well. Toews quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hardman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Toews celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Toews!
Jonathan Toews bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 33
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardman gets a double leg takedown into Tarantino's guard.
Tarantino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardman is in close to Tarantino's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Tarantino is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hardman frees his head nicely. Oh but Tarantino has switched to an armbar! Hardman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Quintet Tarantino!
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Event:
WCKD-6- Go Hard- Stein vs Ueda
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Greer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greer won't be happy with that.
Hardman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Greer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardman.
Hardman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Greer is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman working the ground and pound but Greer is defending the strikes.
Hardman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hardman throws a strike aimed at the side of Greer's head but Greer avoids it well.
Hardman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Greer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hardman throws a strike aimed at the side of Greer's head but Greer avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hardman lands an elbow.
Hardman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Greer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hardman.
Hardman throwing strikes but Greer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Hardman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardman struggling a bit here.
Hardman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hardman tries to roll over but Greer keeps him under control.
Greer wants to stand up but Hardman is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greer is thwarting Hardman's attempts to control the position.
Hardman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Greer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Greer is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hardman tries to reverse the position but Greer maintains control.
Hardman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU#
Greer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T3#
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greer! #ES#
Greer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Greer tries to bum rush Hardman with a series of wild strikes but Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardman with the counter takedown but Greer avoids it easily.
Greer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown. Greer fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hardman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardman distracts Greer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Hardman throwing strikes but missing.
Hardman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardman looking to pass the guard.
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardman lands a couple of digs.
Hardman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greer misses with a double jab.
Greer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greer is breathing heavily.
Greer misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bert Hardman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Greer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Hardman tightens his grip and picks Greer up, before dumping him to the ground. Greer manages to land in guard.
Greer wants to stand up but Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardman throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Greer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Greer throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. Greer didn't expect that.
Hardman distracts Greer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greer's head.
Hardman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardman stands up over Greer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardman landing with the ground and pound.
Hardman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hardman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greer has momentary wrist control but Hardman slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardman's coach down at The Outlaws Fight club We train to kill was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hardman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greer won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman working the head and body with strikes.
Hardman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hardman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Hardman working the ground and pound from side control.
Hardman working the head and body with strikes.
Hardman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hardman lands an elbow.
Hardman landing strikes.
Hardman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Hardman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Greer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardman.
Hardman lands a nice forearm strike.
Hardman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hardman working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Hardman crashes against the mat.
Greer is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Hardman working the ground and pound.
Greer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardman.
Greer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bert Hardman has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Hardman crashes against the mat.
Hardman misses with the ground and pound.
Hardman working the head and body with strikes.
Hardman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hardman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greer to see if he's OK.
Hardman looks up at the clock and then as Greer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hardman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Greer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hardman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hardman lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Hardman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. Greer didn't expect that.
Hardman is working Greer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardman lands a couple of digs.
Hardman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hardman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman is working Greer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardman cracks Greer with a solid left hand.
Hardman is in close to Greer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Hardman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Greer throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. Greer didn't expect that.
Hardman landing with the ground and pound.
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardman distracts Greer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Desmond Greer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Greer throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Hardman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Greer keeping full guard, as Hardman tries to pass.
Greer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Hardman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Hardman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hardman chips away with some ground and pound.
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bert Hardman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Greer keeps moving.
Hardman controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Greer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greer throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greer is refusing to be controlled, as Hardman sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hardman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Hardman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardman 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Bert Hardman!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Bert Hardman!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Bert Hardman!
Bert Hardman wins by unanimous decision!
Bert Hardman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WCKD - 3 -
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Hardman gets a takedown into half guard.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
McGregor is looking to control Hardman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGregor avoid being mounted?
Hardman thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
Hardman winds up and cracks McGregor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hardman lands strikes from half guard.
Hardman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardman lands a nice short elbow.
Hardman 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.
Hardman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor taking some punishment here, with Hardman in his half guard.
Hardman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGregor's head. #T1#
Hardman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hardman lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Hardman drops an elbow to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Hardman finish him?
McGregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardman lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt McGregor quite badly. McGregor pulls Hardman in close trying to recover. Hardman postures up and lands two really hard shots that put McGregor on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but McGregor doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bert Hardman!
Bert Hardman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hardman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Furgesson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hardman is looking to defend but Furgesson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hardman! Furgesson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hardman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kribb Furgesson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompsin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardman but Hardman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Hardman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardman lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardman stopping the sweep attempt from Thompsin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompsin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardman preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Thompsin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Thompsin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardman defends it easily.
Hardman connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hardman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompsin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Thompsin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hardman postures up and lands a big shot to Thompsin's brow. #ROC2#
Thompsin is rocked!
Hardman gets to his feet and stands over Thompsin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Thompsin felt that one! Hardman unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Thompsin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bert Hardman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St Pierre sprawls well initially but Hardman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardman tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Hardman there. #CUT2#
It looks like Antoine St Pierre has been cut.
Hardman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
St Pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
Antoine St Pierre's cut is getting worse.
Hardman unloads with some huge strikes here! St Pierre is out! Hardman wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bert Hardman!
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