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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Matt Hardy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matt Hardy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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207 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matt Hardy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jeff Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matt Hardy is defended easily by Jeff Hardy.
Jeff Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Jeff Hardy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jeff Hardy taking a breather.
Jeff Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Matt Hardy controls his hands.
Matt Hardy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jeff Hardy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matt Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jeff Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matt Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeff Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matt Hardy taking a breather.
Matt Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Jeff Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeff Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeff Hardy shoots in and drives through. Matt Hardy sprawls well.
Matt Hardy misses with a takedown
and Jeff Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Matt Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jeff Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Matt Hardy.
Matt Hardy is breathing heavily.
Matt Hardy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jeff Hardy quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matt Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jeff Hardy is just riding it out for now. Matt Hardy eventually gives up the hold.
Matt Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeff Hardy keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jeff Hardy's head.
Matt Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jeff Hardy defending well though.
Matt Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jeff Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matt Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jeff Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Matt Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jeff Hardy punching from the bottom.
Matt Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Jeff Hardy is controlling Matt Hardy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jeff Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matt Hardy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jeff Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matt Hardy stops Jeff Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Matt Hardy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeff Hardy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matt Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Jeff Hardy defends the submission attempt.
Matt Hardy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Matt Hardy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jeff Hardy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matt Hardy pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matt Hardy throwing shots but Jeff Hardy is blocking nicely.
Jeff Hardy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Matt Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jeff Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Matt Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeff Hardy's waist but Jeff Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matt Hardy off to one side.
Jeff Hardy counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeff Hardy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matt Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jeff Hardy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matt Hardy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Matt Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jeff Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeff Hardy looking to slow down the pace here.
Matt Hardy looking for a takedown.
Jeff Hardy tries to break the clinch but Matt Hardy is controlling the position.
Jeff Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Matt Hardy wants to take the fight to the mat but Jeff Hardy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matt Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jeff Hardy prevents it.
Jeff Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matt Hardy moves out of range of the body kick.
Matt Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matt Hardy tries for a takedown but Jeff Hardy circles away easily
and Jeff Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Matt Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Jeff Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Matt Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jeff Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and Jeff Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matt Hardy dives in and grabs Jeff Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jeff Hardy pushes down on Matt Hardy's head and hops out.
Jeff Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeff Hardy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jeff Hardy duly obliges.
Jeff Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeff Hardy.
Matt Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matt Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by Jeff Hardy, which made it look bad.
Jeff Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matt Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
Matt Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matt Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Jeff Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeff Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matt Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jeff Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matt Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeff Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matt Hardy wants the takedown. Jeff Hardy is fighting it off but Matt Hardy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jeff Hardy's guard against the cage.
Jeff Hardy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matt Hardy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Hardy tightens his grip and picks Jeff Hardy up, before dumping him to the ground. Jeff Hardy manages to land in guard.
Jeff Hardy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Matt Hardy blocks a head kick by Jeff Hardy.
Matt Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jeff Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Matt Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Jeff Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matt Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Hardy shoots in and drives through. Jeff Hardy sprawls well.
Jeff Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matt Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matt Hardy dives in and grabs Jeff Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jeff Hardy pushes down on Matt Hardy's head and hops out.
Jeff Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matt Hardy as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeff Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown but Matt Hardy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeff Hardy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeff Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matt Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Jeff Hardy is looking to clinch but Matt Hardy is avoiding it.
Jeff Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matt Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by Jeff Hardy, which made it look bad.
Jeff Hardy moves into the clinch.
Jeff Hardy tries to pull guard but Matt Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Jeff Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Jeff Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matt Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeff Hardy tries to pull guard but Matt Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Jeff Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Matt Hardy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jeff Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Matt Hardy.
Jeff Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matt Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and Jeff Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matt Hardy thinking.
Jeff Hardy rushes Matt Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Jeff Hardy tries to circle away but Matt Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Matt Hardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeff Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Matt Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jeff Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Matt Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Jeff Hardy tries to clinch up.
Matt Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeff Hardy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeff Hardy.
Matt Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Jeff Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matt Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matt Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Jeff Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeff Hardy leaves Matt Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matt Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Jeff Hardy shoots for a takedown but Matt Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jeff Hardy shoots for a takedown but Matt Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Matt Hardy as Jeff Hardy shoots in.
Matt Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jeff Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Jeff Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matt Hardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matt Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Matt Hardy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jeff Hardy defends it nicely.
Jeff Hardy shoots in but Matt Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeff Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matt Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Hardy checks the leg kick.
Jeff Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jeff Hardy tries to sprawl but Matt Hardy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matt Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jeff Hardy defending well though.
Jeff Hardy trying to control but Matt Hardy postures up.
Matt Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jeff Hardy is refusing to be controlled, as Matt Hardy sits in half guard.
Matt Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matt Hardy with the ground and pound but Jeff Hardy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Matt Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matt Hardy forces his way into half guard.
Matt Hardy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matt Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jeff Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matt Hardy 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.
Matt Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Jeff Hardy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jeff Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matt Hardy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matt Hardy is thwarting Jeff Hardy's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matt Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jeff Hardy defending well though.
Matt Hardy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matt Hardy winds up and cracks Jeff Hardy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matt Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jeff Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matt Hardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jeff Hardy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matt Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matt Hardy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jeff Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matt Hardy drops an elbow to the side of Jeff Hardy's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jeff Hardy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hardy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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