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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phill McDan (ranked 5490 p4p, 226 weight class) and Charlie Hardy (ranked 7751 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Hardy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phill McDan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Hardy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
McDan is wriggling around but Hardy manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDan has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDan wants to get back to full guard.
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.
McDan is trying to stand back up but Hardy is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hardy passes into side control, despite McDan's attempt to control the position.
McDan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hardy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hardy is staying tight to McDan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Hardy looks to move away, McDan throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. McDan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McDan counter with a right hand.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy dives in and grabs McDan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDan pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
McDan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDan slips a jab from Hardy.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gets the takedown into side control.
McDan throws Hardy to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt
and McDan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy looks winded!
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by McDan.
McDan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by McDan.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardy shoots and misses
and McDan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but McDan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDan stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDan duly obliges.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill McDan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDan is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but McDan is out of range.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by McDan, which made it look bad.
Charlie Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
McDan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but McDan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcDan.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDan pinned against the cage. McDan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and McDan counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy shoots and misses
and McDan counters with a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDan, right into the meat.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and McDan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDan is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - McDan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDan closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDan to keep the fight standing.
McDan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDan swivels and escapes.
McDan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDan tries to counter by clinching up but Hardy breaks away and moves out of range.
McDan shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looks for a takedown but McDan sprawls well.
McDan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Hardy misses
and McDan counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
McDan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but McDan is proving a slippery customer.
McDan wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill McDan dominated that second round.
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!
A low kick from Hardy misses
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a two punch combo.
McDan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDan wants it to stay on the feet.
McDan tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDan tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDan to the ground. McDan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDan throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phill McDan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hardy.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but McDan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like McDan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardy fails with the takedown
and McDan counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries for a takedown but McDan circles away easily
and McDan counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a combination
and McDan counters with a three punch combo that has Hardy backing up. Hardy nods at McDan to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - McDan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hardy dives in and grabs McDan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDan pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
As Hardy looks to move away, McDan throws a big counter combo but Hardy just gets out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McDan is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
McDan trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
McDan controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding McDan's attempts to control the action.
McDan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy is desperately trying to improve his position but McDan has a good base and remains in mount.
McDan trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Charlie Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phill McDan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phill McDan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phill McDan!
Phill McDan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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