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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rich Marshland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Hardison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardison has chosen Get Low as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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165 cm
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131 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Marshland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Hardison!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marshland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardison as he jumps to the side.
Marshland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marshland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardison.
Hardison throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marshland's guard.
Marshland being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshland is trying to control the position but Hardison postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marshland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshland can't do much from the bottom here.
Marshland is not content to let Hardison control the position.
Hardison throws a strike aimed at the side of Marshland's head but Marshland avoids it well.
Marshland is looking for a sweep.
Marshland stops Hardison from passing to mount.
Marshland misses with a strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marshland trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshland is looking to improve his position.
Hardison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marshland tries to get to full guard but Hardison has control of the leg.
Hardison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marshland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardison slows the pace down in half guard.
Hardison blocks the strikes from Marshland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardison slows the pace down in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kendrick Hardison hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Marshland throws a right hand that misses
and Hardison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marshland is trying to defend but Hardison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hardison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marshland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marshland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marshland is breathing heavily.
Hardison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hardison won't allow Marshland to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardison can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marshland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardison with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshland throwing shots but Hardison is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardison moves into full guard.
Hardison is trying to keep Marshland in close.
Marshland stopping the sweep attempt from Hardison.
Marshland wants to pass the guard but Hardison is keeping the position.
Marshland throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardison has his hands on Marshland's head, controlling the position.
Hardison doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Hardison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshland has a takedown stuffed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marshland enables Hardison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marshland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marshland working a defensive guard here.
Hardison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marshland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marshland has escaped and now he's on top!
Marshland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardison has control of Marshland's left arm, preventing Marshland from doing any damage.
Marshland throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hardison controlling the position.
Hardison wants to stand and escape but Marshland is having none of it.
Hardison controlling Marshland's posture.
Hardison is breathing heavily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kendrick Hardison wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hardison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marshland 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.
Hardison controlling the position from side mount.
Marshland wants to control but Hardison postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hardison off and has taken his back!
Marshland loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hardison hold on?
Hardison grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Marshland looking for the choke but no joy.
Marshland missing with strikes from the back.
Hardison trying to control the position but Marshland manages to sink in the hooks.
Marshland lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hardison hold on?!
Hardison controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshland is landing with strikes from the back.
Marshland lands a shot to the body.
Marshland tightening his grip on Hardison, looking for the choke.
Marshland is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hardison defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Marshland softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshland scores with punches and elbows.
Hardison controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Marshland throwing sloppy strikes.
Marshland controlling well, preventing Hardison from escaping the position.
Will Marshland go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kendrick Hardison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marshland is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hardison up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardison controlling Marshland 's hands.
Hardison trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rich Marshland will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hardison fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marshland sprawls well initially but Hardison persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marshland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hardison trying to control from Marshland's half guard. Marshland has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marshland throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hardison wants to stand but Marshland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marshland trying to keep a closed guard but Hardison is proving a slippery customer.
Hardison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshland is keeping the position for now.
Marshland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marshland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hardison trying to control but Marshland is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kendrick Hardison hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hardison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A good leg kick by Hardison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshland shoots in for a double leg but Hardison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshland swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardison.
Marshland missing with a left hand there. Hardison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marshland's guard.
Hardison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshland is keeping the position for now.
Marshland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardison manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshland wants to control from the top but Hardison keeps moving.
Hardison wants to sweep here but Marshland controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshland distracts Hardison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marshland wants to control from the top but Hardison keeps moving.
Marshland looking to pass the guard.
Hardison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardison pushes Marshland off and gets back to his feet.
Hardison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marshland is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardison passes to full mount!
Hardison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrick Hardison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardison 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrick Hardison!
Kendrick Hardison spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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