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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Kallenbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallenbach is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Through the fire and the flames by Dragonforce. Damien Kallenbach has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Hardy's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Kallenbach!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallenbach gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kallenbach wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy thows a big elbow that misses.
Hardy won't allow Kallenbach to sweep him here.
Kallenbach is working an open guard so Hardy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Kallenbach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Kallenbach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kallenbach has a takedown stuffed.
Kallenbach looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kallenbach as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallenbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Kallenbach fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kallenbach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kallenbach lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallenbach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kallenbach's head.
Kallenbach is trying to stand up here but Hardy is controlling him well.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kallenbach defending well though.
Kallenbach is trying to stand up here but Hardy is controlling him well.
Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardy prevents Kallenbach from improving his position.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kallenbach wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kallenbach fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kallenbach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hardy showed some decent athleticism there.
Kallenbach is looking to improve his position.
Kallenbach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kallenbach is trying to stand up here but Hardy is controlling him well.
Kallenbach is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallenbach on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardy working the head and body with strikes.
Kallenbach taking some punishment here, with Hardy in his half guard.
Kallenbach scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hardy manages to mount him!
Hardy looking for a guillotine from mount but Kallenbach is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kallenbach can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardy breaks from Kallenbach's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a big shot there that rocks Kallenbach but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hardy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kallenbach tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kallenbach manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but Kallenbach is defending well.
The strikes coming from Hardy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kallenbach, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kallenbach.
Kallenbach fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Kallenbach tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallenbach throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Kallenbach counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallenbach prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallenbach walks away with a smile on his face. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kallenbach wants to clinch.
Kallenbach dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kallenbach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kallenbach is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy is trying to drag Kallenbach to the mat but Kallenbach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kallenbach gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Kallenbach holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Hardy pulls guard.
Hardy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kallenbach won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
Hardy wriggles free and stands up.
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kallenbach's waist but Kallenbach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kallenbach's waist but Kallenbach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
Kallenbach gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kallenbach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kallenbach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardy gets to his feet. Kallenbach looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kallenbach is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Kallenbach.
Kallenbach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardy. Hardy obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kallenbach.
Hardy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kallenbach defends it nicely.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallenbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallenbach but Kallenbach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardy shoots in but Kallenbach avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kallenbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardy wants to clinch up but Kallenbach keeps it at a distance.
Kallenbach moves into the clinch.
Kallenbach is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hardy manages to end up in side control.
Hardy landing a few strikes.
Kallenbach is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardy grinds an elbow into Kallenbach's temple.
Hardy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hardy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hardy tries for a kimura but Kallenbach is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Kallenbach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Hardy dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
Kallenbach tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kallenbach tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kallenbach to the ground. Kallenbach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kallenbach wants to clinch.
Kallenbach clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.
Kallenbach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Kallenbach gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy is working for takedown but Kallenbach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kallenbach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallenbach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardy up against the cage.
Kallenbach misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Kallenbach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kallenbach is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy keeps control of Kallenbach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to drag Kallenbach to the mat but Kallenbach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy looking for a takedown.
Kallenbach looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kallenbach wants a takedown but no success here.
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy looks for a takedown but Kallenbach sprawls well.
Kallenbach tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Kallenbach dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Kallenbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kallenbach stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Kallenbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy dives in and grabs Kallenbach's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kallenbach pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
Frank Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallenbach tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallenbach tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kallenbach looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kallenbach sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kallenbach is pressing down on Hardy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kallenbach swivels and escapes.
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kallenbach 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.
Hardy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kallenbach rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hardy's guard! Nice work there by Kallenbach!
Hardy pushes Kallenbach off and gets back to his feet.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Kallenbach tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kallenbach manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kallenbach tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kallenbach to the ground. Kallenbach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kallenbach tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kallenbach to the ground. Kallenbach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Kallenbach shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
Kallenbach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardy dives in and grabs Kallenbach's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kallenbach pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hardy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kallenbach sprawls well initially but Hardy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardy is pressing down on Kallenbach's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kallenbach is holding on for now.
Hardy prevents Kallenbach from improving his position.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kallenbach wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardy lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Frank Hardy!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Frank Hardy!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Frank Hardy!
Frank Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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