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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Grixus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Grixus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Grixus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grixus lands a nice looking body shot.
Grixus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardin defends it nicely.
Hardin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grixus after a bit of a struggle.
Hardin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grixus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grixus is trying to drag Hardin to the mat but Hardin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grixus breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grixus clinches with his opponent.
Hardin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grixus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grixus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hardin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grixus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grixus breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Grixus.
Grixus shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardin sprawls well. He's pushed Grixus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grixus.
Grixus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardin is fending him off so far but Grixus persists. Nope, Hardin circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin clinches.
Hardin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grixus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Max Grixus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grixus punishes Hardin's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardin is breathing heavily.
Grixus throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kevin Hardin has been cut.
Grixus rushes Hardin and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardin wants a takedown but no success here.
Grixus working Hardin over with knees to the body.
Grixus breaks from the clinch.
Grixus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grixus dives in and grabs Hardin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardin pushes down on Grixus's head and hops out.
Grixus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardin tries to clinch but Grixus moves out of range.
Hardin tries to clinch there but Grixus circles away.
Kevin Hardin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardin blocks a head kick by Grixus.
Hardin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grixus unleashes a big counter combination but Hardin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grixus misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardin counters with a three punch combo that has Grixus backing up. Grixus nods at Hardin to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardin is looking to clinch.
Grixus gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin is trying to pull guard but Grixus has him pressed against the cage.
Grixus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grixus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardin tries to avoid it but Grixus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardin to the ground. Hardin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grixus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardin as he avoids it easily.
Grixus rushes Hardin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grixus gets underhooks to prevent Hardin's takedown attempt.
Grixus is pressed up against the cage. Hardin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grixus down to the mat. Grixus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grixus.
Hardin is looking for a counter combo.
Hardin dodges the punch combination from Grixus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Grixus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Hardin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardin has closed the distance and engaged Grixus in a clinch.
Grixus manages to break the clinch.
Grixus throws a body punch but Hardin moves out of range.
It looked like Hardin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardin clinches up with Grixus and pushes him back against the cage.
Grixus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grixus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardin is defending well.
Hardin tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grixus is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardin gets an underhook and turns Grixus into the cage.
Hardin tries to break the clinch but Grixus is controlling the position.
Hardin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grixus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grixus working Hardin over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grixus pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin stopping the sweep attempt from Grixus.
Hardin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grixus looking to control.
Hardin wanted to stand there but Grixus had control of the position.
Hardin wants to control from the top but Grixus keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grixus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grixus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hardin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grixus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grixus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grixus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hardin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grixus to the mat. Grixus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grixus is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hardin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Grixus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grixus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grixus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grixus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grixus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardin is looking for a counter combo.
Grixus misses with a double jab.
It looked like Hardin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grixus.
Hardin wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin tries to clinch but Grixus moves out of range.
Grixus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grixus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardin wants to clinch up but Grixus keeps it at a distance.
Hardin rushes Grixus and presses him up against the cage.
Grixus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grixus gets underhooks to prevent Hardin's takedown attempt.
Grixus wants a takedown but no success here.
Grixus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardin has closed the distance and engaged Grixus in a clinch.
Hardin is trying to drag Grixus to the mat but Grixus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grixus is defending well.
Grixus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardin clinches with his opponent.
Hardin tries to break free but Grixus pushes him back against the cage.
Grixus has Hardin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grixus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Grixus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Hardin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Grixus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardin as he avoids it easily.
Grixus tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grixus tries to clinch up but Hardin circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardin manages to break the clinch.
Grixus moves into the clinch successfully.
Grixus gets underhooks to prevent Hardin's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin can't get the takedown.
Hardin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Max Grixus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grixus is trying to maintain the position but Hardin is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grixus is pressing down on Hardin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grixus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grixus looking for a guillotine here but Hardin defends easily.
Grixus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grixus trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grixus has managed to clinch.
Grixus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grixus clinches up with Hardin and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Grixus.
Hardin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grixus breaks from the clinch.
Grixus dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Hardin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grixus throws a head kick but Hardin moves out of range.
Grixus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardin tries to avoid it but Grixus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardin to the ground. Hardin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grixus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardin tries to clinch up but Grixus circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardin tries to clinch there but Grixus circles away.
Grixus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grixus swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardin.
Hardin moves into the clinch.
Hardin tries to pull guard but Grixus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hardin is working for takedown but Grixus is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin is looking for a takedown.
Grixus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grixus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grixus.
Grixus darts in looking for a takedown but Hardin gets double underhooks and turns Grixus into the cage.
Hardin tries to clinch up.
Hardin tries to clinch there but Grixus circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grixus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardin swivels and escapes.
Hardin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Grixus.
Well Grixus 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Grixus!
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