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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joy Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joy Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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244 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cruz Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joy Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederick shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy thumps Frederick with a low kick.
Frederick stuffs the takedown.
Frederick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frederick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Frederick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Frederick gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frederick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frederick tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frederick manages to break the clinch.
Hardy drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Frederick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frederick wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Hardy won't allow Frederick to get back to his feet.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Frederick looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Frederick gets a clinch.
Frederick 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. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frederick with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Cruz Frederick has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frederick enables Hardy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frederick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hardy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Hardy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Frederick managing to control the position.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Frederick is trying to hold Hardy in close to prevent damage but Hardy has managed to pass into half guard.
Frederick is trying to control but Hardy passes into side control!
Hardy trying to control the position but Frederick is working away.
Hardy takes a little break here. Frederick wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frederick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is looking to regain half guard here but Hardy keeps moving and retains side control.
Hardy stands up and beckons Frederick to his feet.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frederick tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frederick to the ground. Frederick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frederick moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
Hardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick pulls Hardy into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frederick controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joy Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cruz Frederick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardy rushes Frederick and presses him up against the cage.
Frederick 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. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frederick fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frederick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hardy is in Frederick's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frederick looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Hardy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard.
Frederick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frederick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy 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.
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick takes the fight into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy jumps guard and drags Frederick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
Hardy trying to control the position here.
Frederick landing some decent shots from guard.
Frederick postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hardy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Frederick tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy blocks with his arms.
Frederick tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardy taking a breather.
Hardy gets control of Frederick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hardy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy has Frederick pulled in close to control his posture.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joy Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cruz Frederick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hardy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frederick on his heels. He'll look to pass Frederick's guard now, I'm sure.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hardy has his feet on Frederick's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frederick swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Frederick decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy working some strikes from top position.
Frederick wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick working a defensive guard here.
Hardy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hardy controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Frederick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frederick is trying to escape the position but Hardy is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy landing a few strikes.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy taking a breather here.
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy trying to control the action but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick tries to buck Hardy off but Hardy is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frederick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joy Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frederick trying to control but Hardy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hardy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Frederick has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Frederick wants to control his opponent's hands but Hardy gets his hands free.
Hardy is hanging on to Frederick's back as he tries to escape.
Frederick is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to control Frederick but Frederick is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hardy is persistently looking for the submission but Frederick is defending it well.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy not allowing Frederick to control his hands.
Frederick is trying to get back to his feet but Hardy has full control of the position and if anything, Frederick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Frederick wants to escape the position.
Hardy keeps control of the position easily here as Frederick tries to buck him off.
Frederick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cruz Frederick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Frederick doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joy Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joy Hardy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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