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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mikey trident (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Permanent - Acceptance . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heath Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, mikey trident!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
trident tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
trident fails to land the takedown.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from trident, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardy shoots for a takedown but trident saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy rushes trident and presses him up against the cage.
Hardy drags the fight down to the ground.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
trident stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
trident trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy has his foot on trident's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. trident works his way back into a safe position though.
trident looking to pass the guard.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
trident gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. trident avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hardy has trident pressed against the cage, preventing trident from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
trident using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
trident takes a knee to the side of the body.
trident tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heath Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mikey trident.
trident prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy pulls guard.
Hardy keeping full guard, as trident tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controls trident momentarily but trident frees himself.
trident trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy striking off his back but it's not causing trident any problems.
trident is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Hardy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
trident gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
trident has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
trident is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Hardy tries for a takedown but trident manages to get underhooks.
Hardy wants a takedown.
Hardy has trident pressed against the cage, preventing trident from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy jumps guard.
trident trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
trident pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
Hardy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
trident wants to stand but Hardy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
trident really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
trident postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
trident stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
trident shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for trident with that takedown attempt.
Hardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but trident avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
trident fails with the takedown
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
trident shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
trident tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Heath Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mikey trident.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
trident tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy gets control of trident's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hardy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as trident accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy controls trident momentarily but trident frees himself.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing trident from controlling successfully.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
trident wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy looking to control.
Hardy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
trident fails with a takedown attempt.
trident with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
trident is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
trident tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually trident drops back down to his feet.
Hardy is trying to drag trident to the mat but trident just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Heath Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
trident shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
trident shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but trident keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
trident looks to clinch
and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Hardy jumps guard but trident stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy tries to pull guard but trident won't allow it.
trident fails to pull guard.
Hardy wants to stall.
trident is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
trident tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing trident back against the cage.
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
trident looks to clinch
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
trident looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
trident tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
trident tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
trident jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. trident gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
trident shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
trident tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
mikey trident seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from trident.
trident throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by trident.
trident tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
trident tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with trident.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
trident closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
trident wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Hardy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hardy leaves trident with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
trident looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
trident pulls out of a head kick attempt.
trident tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but trident shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy has hold of one of trident's legs. trident is fighting the takedown attempt but Hardy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hardy won't allow trident to get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hardy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
trident looking to control but Hardy passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
trident tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows trident to get to his feet.
trident shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. trident gets slowly back to his feet.
Heath Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mikey trident.
trident lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
trident darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy counters with a head kick. That will keep trident thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
trident doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
trident getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
trident shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
trident tries to clinch but Hardy moves away
and Hardy counters with a nice kick to the body.
trident shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
trident rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Hardy is trying to maintain a safe position but trident gets an underhook and turns Hardy into the cage.
trident fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
trident tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. trident just stands there and leans against the cage.
trident is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag trident down to the mat. trident avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
trident lands with a good body shot.
trident shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. trident gets slowly back to his feet.
trident fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. trident sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
trident tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
trident is trying to control but can't.
Hardy throwing shots but trident is blocking nicely.
Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
trident wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but trident is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. trident defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
trident fails to land the takedown.
trident shoots and misses
and Hardy counters by clinching up.
trident tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
trident wants a takedown.
Hardy jumps guard.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Hardy!
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