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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moshe Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hardinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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346 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Moshe Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Hardinger!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Best counters with a head kick.
Hardinger tries to clinch up
enabling Best to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardinger looking to score a takedown here. Best is defending well but Hardinger drives through and ends up in Best's guard.
Hardinger postures up in Best's guard and throws a big left but Best blocks it.
Best doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hardinger wants to control from the top but Best keeps moving.
Hardinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardinger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andrew Hardinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hardinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Best enables Hardinger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Best manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Best seems keen to control Hardinger's posture.
Hardinger looking to sit in guard and control but Best gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Best is stalling in the full guard.
Hardinger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardinger looking to control.
Best trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hardinger's guard.
Hardinger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Best puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Best throwing shots but Hardinger is blocking nicely.
Hardinger is looking to control Best's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardinger avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Best connects with a nice short shot to Hardinger's temple.
Best decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Andrew Hardinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Best swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardinger.
Hardinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Best sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moshe Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Hardinger.
Hardinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Best misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Best counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Best is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Best throwing shots but Hardinger is blocking nicely.
Hardinger wants to control but Best is keeping busy.
Hardinger wants to get back to his feet.
Hardinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardinger strikes from the bottom but Best uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardinger is trying to control Best's posture but Best avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Hardinger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardinger tries to sprawl but Best drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardinger wants to control but Best is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardinger is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrew Hardinger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hardinger feints and as Best raises his hands in defense, Hardinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardinger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardinger postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Best sprawls well. Best wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Best has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hardinger to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Moshe Best has been cut.
Hardinger tries for a takedown but Best sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Best counters with a good, hard body kick but Hardinger shrugs it off.
Moshe Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Hardinger.
Hardinger is breathing heavily.
Best fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardinger avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardinger darts in and clinches Best up against the cage.
Hardinger lands a shoulder strike.
Hardinger is trying to stall.
Hardinger can't get the takedown.
Hardinger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Best has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best prevents the takedown attempt.
Best has Hardinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Best smiles and moves away.
Hardinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardinger shoots in but Best avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Hardinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Best which made him look bad.
Best looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Best throws a big elbow that misses.
Best gets to his feet. Hardinger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardinger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Best's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Best stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Best wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Best shoots in and drives through. Hardinger sprawls well.
Andrew Hardinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Best shoots in but Hardinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Hardinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moshe Best's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Good exchange - Hardinger coming out on top.
Best shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardinger sprawls well. He's pushed Best's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardinger is trying to pull guard but Best turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Best wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardinger has him pressed against the cage.
Best fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is trying to pull guard but Hardinger has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Best jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardinger walks away with a smile on his face. Best gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Best with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardinger counters by clinching up.
Hardinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardinger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardinger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hardinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrew Hardinger.
Hardinger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardinger working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardinger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hardinger trying to control the position but Best is working away.
Andrew Hardinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best tries to improve position but can't.
Best seems a little lost for a moment, as Hardinger dominates the positioning.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andrew Hardinger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hardinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Best shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Best takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardinger clinches with his opponent.
Hardinger jumps guard but Best turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Best avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardinger is trying to pull guard but Best turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Best jumps guard and drags Hardinger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardinger stands up and waves to Best to follow him.
Hardinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Best's waist but Best gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardinger off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Hardinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardinger 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Hardinger!
A very excited looking Andrew Hardinger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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