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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldridge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rondou counters with a one-two to the body.
Aldridge looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rondou blocks a jab.
Rondou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rondou misses with a straight left.
Rondou misses with a head kick.
Rondou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rondou throws a hook but Aldridge avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondou throws a shot from downtown. Aldridge moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Aldridge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rondou misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Rondou moves into range and clinches up with Aldridge.#T1##TD2#
Rondou has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aldridge uses from the top position.
Rondou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rondou wants to sweep but no luck.
Rondou is pulling down on Aldridge's head to control his posture.
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.
Rondou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aldridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rondou 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.
Rondou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rondou. Aldridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldridge tried to counter with a leg kick but Rondou avoided it.
Aldridge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rondou.#T3#
Rondou shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldridge sprawls well. He's pushed Rondou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rondou misses with a double jab.
Aldridge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rondou 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.
Rondou throws a hook but Aldridge blocks it.
Aldridge slips a jab from Rondou.
Nice body kick from Rondou.
Rondou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rondou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Aldridge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rondou.
Marcus Aldridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rondou.
Aldridge swats away the attempt to clinch by Rondou.
Rondou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rondou tries to clinch up but Aldridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Rondou is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Aldridge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rondou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chival Rondou dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Aldridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rondou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aldridge with a body shot.
Rondou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Rondou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Rondou - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rondou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldridge working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rondou goes for a takedown attempt but Aldridge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcus Aldridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rondou has closed the distance and engaged Aldridge in a clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Rondou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rondou shoots in for a takedown but Aldridge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus Aldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chival Rondou.#TD2#
Rondou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aldridge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldridge tries to get out of the position.
Rondou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rondou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aldridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rondou showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
More stalling from Rondou.
Rondou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rondou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rondou cracks Aldridge with a solid left hand.
Rondou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rondou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rondou landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Rondou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rondou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rondou with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rondou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rondou landing some decent shots from guard.
Rondou distracts Aldridge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rondou stays in close to Aldridge's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rondou shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldridge sprawls well. He's pushed Rondou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldridge tries to counter with a takedown but Rondou is quick to defend against it.
Aldridge moves forwards but Rondou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chival Rondou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aldridge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rondou.
Rondou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldridge tries to counter with a takedown but Rondou is quick to defend against it.
Rondou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rondou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rondou wants to clinch.
Chival Rondou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondou throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aldridge ducks under a wild hook from Rondou.#T1#
Rondou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Aldridge. No joy for Rondou on that attempt.
Aldridge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aldridge there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Aldridge is rocked!
Rondou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Aldridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rondou throws a hook but Aldridge avoids it easily.
Aldridge is looking for a counter combo.
Aldridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rondou.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2##CL2#
Rondou gets a clinch.
Aldridge prevents the takedown attempt.
Rondou putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aldridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rondou is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Rondou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rondou closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rondou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldridge throwing a counter right hand but Rondou manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rondou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Aldridge counters with a single leg into guard. Rondou didn't expect that.
Rondou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldridge's guard. #REVB#
Rondou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rondou with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
Rondou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldridge's head.
Rondou throwing strikes but missing.
Rondou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chival Rondou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rondou stays in close to Aldridge's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus Aldridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chival Rondou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rondou 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chival Rondou!
Our winner, Chival Rondou, 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:
RRFC Fight Night 29
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Hell closes the distance and pushes Aldridge back into the cage.
Hell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldridge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Hell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldridge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Hell drives through and clinches with Aldridge against the cage.
Aldridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Hell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Hell to work.
Aldridge prevents the takedown attempt.
Hell is trying to pull guard but Aldridge has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Aldridge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marcus Aldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Hell.#T1#
Hell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aldridge up against the cage.
Hell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aldridge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aldridge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aldridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aldridge is breathing heavily.
Hell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldridge stops a takedown attempt from Hell.
Hell keeps control of Aldridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Hell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldridge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aldridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##CL2#
Hell drives through and clinches with Aldridge against the cage.
Aldridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hell tries for a takedown but Aldridge manages to get underhooks.
Hell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hell lands a nice uppercut.
Hell scores a nice knee to the body.
Hell tries for a takedown but Aldridge manages to get underhooks.
Aldridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aldridge pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3##CL2#
Hell has Aldridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Hell lands with a short shot to the head.
Hell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Aldridge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hell lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Hell.
Hell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldridge backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Hell.
Hell lands a left hand.
#T4##TD2#
Hell manages to pull guard.
Hell is trying to control the position but Aldridge postures up. #ES2#
Hell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell lands a nice uppercut.
Hell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aldridge to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Hell gets control of Aldridge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Hell 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marcus Aldridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Aldridge misses.
Hell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldridge avoids it really well and circles away.
Hell fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell fails with the takedown.
Marcus Aldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Hell.#CL2#
Hell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aldridge to keep the fight standing.
Hell jumps guard but Aldridge stands there with Hell around his waist. Hell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aldridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldridge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Hell manages to pull guard.
Aldridge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Hell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aldridge is trying to escape back to his feet but Hell uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T2##SUB2#
Hell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aldridge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hell throws a strike aimed at the side of Aldridge's head but Aldridge avoids it well.
Hell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aldridge is avoiding damage well.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Aldridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Hell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Aldridge's face as Hell controls the position.
Hell misses with the ground and pound.
Hell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Hell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hell prefers to stall for the moment though.
An elbow from Hell crashes against the mat.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hell is putting a hurting on Aldridge here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aldridge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hell. #SUB2#
Hell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell wants to control but Aldridge is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldridge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hell looks for a takedown but Aldridge sprawls well.
Hell connects with a body shot that sends Aldridge's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell connects with a solid leg kick.
Aldridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robbie Hell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hell drives through and clinches with Aldridge against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hell goes for a takedown attempt but Aldridge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hell.
Hell is looking to slow Aldridge down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Hell darts in and clinches Aldridge up against the cage.
Aldridge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hell.
Marcus Aldridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Hell.
Aldridge prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hell lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Hell misses with some punches.
Hell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aldridge walks away with a smile on his face. Hell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldridge's sensitive parts.
Aldridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hell is looking to clinch but Aldridge is avoiding it.
Aldridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Hell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robbie Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hell moves into the clinch.
Aldridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aldridge prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3##TD2#
Hell decides to pull guard.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet.
Hell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hell is pulling down on Aldridge's head. It's preventing any offense from Aldridge, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldridge defends well.#SUB2#
Hell is looking to cinch up a triangle. Aldridge throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hell's body to avoid the submission. Hell has instead reached around Aldridge's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hell arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbie Hell!
Robbie Hell 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: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Aldridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Hardcastle with that takedown attempt.
Hardcastle is looking to clinch but Aldridge is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldridge! But no joy.
Hardcastle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardcastle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldridge tries for a takedown but Hardcastle circles away easily
and Hardcastle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle wants to clinch up but Aldridge keeps it at a distance.
Hardcastle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardcastle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldridge changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardcastle misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Hardcastle throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Aldridge lands a stunning uppercut that sends Hardcastle to the mat! #CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Hardcastle has been cut.
Hardcastle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aldridge won't allow Hardcastle to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for a triangle but Aldridge pushes his legs off easily.
Aldridge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aldridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardcastle is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hardcastle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldridge defends well.#T2#
Aldridge preventing the sweep.
Aldridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardcastle looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardcastle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardcastle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Hardcastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
A lazy body kick from Hardcastle #TD2#
and Aldridge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardcastle is breathing heavily.
Aldridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardcastle is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Hardcastle wriggles free and stands up.
Aldridge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aldridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardcastle slips a jab and a cross from Aldridge.
Hardcastle misses with a takedown attempt - Aldridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Hardcastle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Hardcastle has Aldridge up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Hardcastle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardcastle dives in for a single leg takedown but Aldridge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aldridge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardcastle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldridge.
Hardcastle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Aldridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Hardcastle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aldridge misses with an uppercut. Hardcastle saw that one coming.
Aldridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardcastle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardcastle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Hardcastle tries to sprawl but Aldridge drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hardcastle pushes Aldridge off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldridge avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Hardcastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hardcastle wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldridge tries to bum rush Hardcastle with a series of wild strikes but Hardcastle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardcastle throws a big counter combination but Aldridge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardcastle tries for a takedown but Aldridge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldridge tries to bum rush Hardcastle with a series of wild strikes but Hardcastle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardcastle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Aldridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardcastle throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardcastle shoots for a takedown but Aldridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardcastle wants to clinch but Aldridge slips to the side
and Aldridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldridge cracks Hardcastle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aldridge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardcastle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunter Hardcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardcastle shoots in but Aldridge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aldridge wants to counter with a clinch but Hardcastle pushes him away.#T3##KD2#
Aldridge cracks Hardcastle with an uppercut from hell and Hardcastle crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Aldridge's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Aldridge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Hardcastle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Hardcastle pushes Aldridge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hardcastle seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardcastle tries to get into range but Aldridge steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Hardcastle! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Aldridge scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Aldridge!
Marcus Aldridge bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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