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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski comes to the cage accompanied by Sting Of The Bumblebee. Hardy has chosen Coming home -Dirty money as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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180 cm
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160 lbs
24 - 18 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Hardy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Tokyo Gym inform me that Hardy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hardy cracks Kochanowski with a solid left hand.
Kochanowski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kochanowski is keeping the position for now.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Kochanowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kochanowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kochanowski but Kochanowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Kochanowski is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Kochanowski's guard.
Hardy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardy throws a strike but Kochanowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski is really struggling to control Hardy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kochanowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hardy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kochanowski has Hardy in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses. Kochanowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Kochanowski!
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy controls Kochanowski momentarily but Kochanowski frees himself.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Kochanowski has gone for a leg lock! Hardy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kochanowski's guard.
Hardy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardy prevents Kochanowski from improving his position.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy trying to control from Kochanowski's half guard. Kochanowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Kochanowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jason Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardy throws the left hand but Kochanowski avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy throws a hook but Kochanowski avoids it easily.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Kochanowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochanowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Kochanowski misses with a straight right.
Kochanowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kochanowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy working the ground and pound.
Hardy happy to just control the position for now.
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochanowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hardy lands a nice forearm strike.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hardy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kochanowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hardy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kochanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jason Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy looking to control but instead Kochanowski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control. Kochanowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy looks to land a strike but Kochanowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hardy stands up over Kochanowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kochanowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy works over Kochanowski with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kochanowski is on top in guard.
Hardy has his hands on Kochanowski's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kochanowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kochanowski pulls Hardy in to control the position.
Kochanowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hardy throws a solid leg kick but Kochanowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardy.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch.
Kochanowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochanowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Kochanowski moved out of range nicely.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.
Kochanowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kochanowski avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Kochanowski saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Kochanowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Kochanowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy tries to land a body kick
and Kochanowski counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy tries to work over Kochanowski's front leg with a kick but Kochanowski checks it.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Kochanowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy with a jab.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy moves out of range as Kochanowski strikes.
Kochanowski gets caught napping as Hardy dives in and scores a takedown. Kochanowski manages to retain guard.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Kochanowski's temple.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jason Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardy lands a nice short elbow.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Hardy passes into side control, despite Kochanowski's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Hardy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hardy trying to control the action but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.
Hardy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kochanowski is not content to let Hardy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kochanowski some visible discomfort.
Hardy happy to just control the position for now.
Hardy wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy 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 Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hardy!
Jason Hardy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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