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Event:
SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Posta jabs at Hardwick's body.
Hardwick shoots in looking for a takedown. Posta tries to sprawl out of it but Hardwick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Posta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Posta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Posta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardwick.#CL2#
Posta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posta lands a nice shot to the body.
Posta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardwick is looking for a takedown.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Posta.
Posta pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Posta doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwick circles away.
#CL2#
Posta has closed the distance and engaged Hardwick in a clinch.
Posta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardwick tries to score a body lock takedown but Posta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Hardwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hardwick tries to pull guard but Posta holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardwick drops back down to his feet.
Posta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Posta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Posta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Posta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Posta avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Posta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Posta checks a leg kick. #T3#
Jab from Posta.#CL2#
Posta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch.
Caulo Posta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Posta throws a wild body kick that Hardwick sees coming a mile off.
Posta lands a jab to the nose.
Posta is looking to clinch but Hardwick is avoiding it.
Hardwick dives in and grabs Posta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Posta pushes down on Hardwick's head and hops out.
Hardwick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Posta pinned against the cage. Posta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Posta clinches up with Hardwick and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Hardwick is trying to stall.
Posta slows down the pace here.
Hardwick jumps guard but Posta stands there with Hardwick around his waist. Hardwick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Posta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardwick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick from Posta lands but Hardwick takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caulo Posta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hardwick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Posta defends well and Hardwick ends up having to push Posta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Posta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardwicks head.
A nice left hand lands by Posta.
#BC2#
Posta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Posta rushes Hardwick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Posta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Posta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardwick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwick wants to take the fight to the mat but Posta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Hardwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwick blocks a body shot from Posta. #T1##BC2#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Hardwick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caulo Posta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Posta takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardwick looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Posta manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Posta - just one landing.
Hardwick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Posta throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Posta finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardwick's head. #T2#
The fighters circle, before Posta throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hardwick's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Posta lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Caulo Posta! |
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Event:
MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Rocha misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwick avoids the body shot from Rocha.
Hardwick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocha looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardwick is just out of range.
Jose Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha throws a body punch but Hardwick moves out of range.
Hardwick misses the shot to the body.
Rocha swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Hardwick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardwick looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rocha passes Hardwick's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rocha seems to be working for a kimura but Hardwick defends the submission attempt.
Rocha trying to mount his opponent but Hardwick defends it. #T1#
Rocha trying to control from half guard but Hardwick is working away. #SUB2#
Rocha is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a kimura but Hardwick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocha to get the leverage.
Rocha passes to side control. #SUB2#
Rocha is working to tighten his grip on Hardwick's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hardwick has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rocha is really squeezing tight and eventually Hardwick passes out! Rocha breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Rocha!
Jose Rocha decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Khattab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Hardwick counters with a takedown into side control.
Khattab sneaks out the side door and pushes Hardwick away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hardwick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Khattab counters by moving into the clinch.
Hardwick is looking for a takedown.
Khattab can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Khattab has picked Hardwick up - he's going for a ride! Khattab dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwick is trying to maintain the position but Khattab is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardwick is controlling Khattab's trapped leg to prevent Khattab from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Khattab is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hardwick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Umar Khattab! |
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Event:
MMAH 72
Date: Aug 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Hardwick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayes as he jumps to the side.
Hayes stuffs the takedown.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardwick defends it well.
Hayes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Hardwick feints and as Hayes raises his hands in defense, Hardwick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardwick has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hayes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hardwick jumps into guard, dragging Hayes to the mat.
Hardwick managing to control the position.
Hardwick wants to hit a sweep here but Hayes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hardwick there! #T1#
Hardwick is trying desperately to improve position.
Hayes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hayes trying to control but Hardwick is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardwick tries to control Hayes's body but Hayes pushes him off. Hardwick squirms to his side and now Hayes has his back!
Hayes is hanging on to Hardwick's back as he tries to escape.
Hardwick is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hardwick is trying to roll into a better position but Hayes has get a rear naked choke and Hardwick is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Hayes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1161 Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Hardwick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sztojka pinned against the cage. Sztojka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Sztojka clinches with his opponent.
Sztojka lands a body shot.
Sztojka is stalling here.
Sztojka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sztojka continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short left from Sztojka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sztojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Sztojka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sztojka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Hardwick takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Sztojka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sztojka digs a right hand into Hardwick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardwick's gas tank.
Hardwick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sztojka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sztojka misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardwick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sztojka lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Sztojka to work.
A right hand to the body from Sztojka.
Still in the clinch, Sztojka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sztojka.
Hardwick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Sztojka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sztojka.
A right hook to the body lands for Sztojka.
#T2#
Sztojka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sztojka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Hardwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sztojka lands a nice uppercut.
Sztojka lands a nice shot to the body.
Sztojka works on Hardwick's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardwick wants to take the fight to the mat but Sztojka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hardwick is breathing heavily.
Sztojka gets underhooks to prevent Hardwick's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Sztojka.
Sztojka lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sztojka.
Sztojka lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Sztojka.
Sztojka digs a right hand into Hardwick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardwick's gas tank. #T3#
Sztojka controlling the action here for a moment.
Sztojka is leaning against Hardwick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sztojka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sztojka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sztojka lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sztojka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sztojka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwick feinted with a counter takedown.
Sztojka fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Sztojka instigates a clinch.
A short right from Sztojka on the inside.
Sztojka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Sztojka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sztojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sztojka on the inside.
Sztojka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sztojka has a couple of punches blocked by Hardwick.
Hardwick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sztojka.
Sztojka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sztojka can't find room to land a body shot as Hardwick controls the action.
Sztojka lands with a left to the head.
Sztojka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sztojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Sztojka stalls.
Hardwick is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Sztojka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sztojka wants to clinch.
Sztojka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Sztojka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sztojka stalling the fight.
Sztojka lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardwick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sztojka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sztojka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardwick wants a takedown.
Sztojka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Hardwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sztojka scores with a shot to the side of Hardwick's head.
Sztojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards. #T1#
Hardwick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sztojka lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hardwick goes for a takedown attempt but Sztojka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hardwick swats away the attempt to clinch by Sztojka.#CL2#
Sztojka takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sztojka.
A nice left hand lands by Sztojka.
Sztojka lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Sztojka.
Sztojka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardwick backwards.
Sztojka pushes Hardwick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sztojka is pressed up against the cage. Hardwick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sztojka down to the mat. Sztojka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luigi Sztojka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sztojka closes the distance and pushes Hardwick back into the cage.
Sztojka lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwick tries for a takedown but Sztojka manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sztojka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sztojka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sztojka lands with a left to the head.
Hardwick jumps guard but Sztojka stands there with Hardwick around his waist. Hardwick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sztojka lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Sztojka gets through Hardwick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sztojka lands a body shot.
Sztojka lands with a light punch inside.
Hardwick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Sztojka.
Sztojka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sztojka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sztojka.
Still in the clinch, Sztojka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sztojka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sztojka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sztojka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Sztojka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sztojka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Sztojka keeps control of Hardwick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Sztojka.
Hardwick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardwick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sztojka after a bit of a struggle.
Hardwick wants to break free but Sztojka has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sztojka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sztojka is leaning against Hardwick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sztojka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sztojka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Sztojka 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sztojka closes the distance and clinches.
Sztojka has Hardwick pressed against the cage, preventing Hardwick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sztojka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sztojka digs a right hand underneath Hardwick's ribcage. Hardwick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardwick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sztojka to keep the fight standing.
Sztojka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sztojka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardwick or not.
Sztojka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardwick.
Good body shot from Sztojka.
Sztojka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sztojka lands a body shot.
Sztojka lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sztojka lands a left hand.
A short right from Sztojka on the inside. #T1#
Sztojka digs a right hand into Hardwick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardwick's gas tank.
A short right from Sztojka.
Sztojka scores with a hook to the body.
Sztojka lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Sztojka.
Sztojka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sztojka pushes Hardwick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Hardwick is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Sztojka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Hardwick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sztojka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sztojka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sztojka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sztojka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sztojka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sztojka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sztojka lands with a light punch inside.
Luigi Sztojka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Sztojka.
Sztojka pushes Hardwick against the cage. Sztojka is working some dirty boxing. Sztojka pushes off with a quick right hook! Hardwick goes down! Hardwick tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sztojka moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Sztojka! |
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