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Event:
BFT-455: Raekwon vs Kampmann
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kochanowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.#TD2#
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. #REVR#
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.#SUB#
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.#REVB##T3#
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!#REVR#
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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kochanowski has gone for a leg lock! Hardy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kochanowski's guard.#REVB#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.
#REVR#
Hardy has his hands on Kochanowski's head, controlling the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#TD2#
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.
#REVR#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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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Event:
BFT-450: Schooner or Later 7
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Chaowanungkarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardy takes a swing at Chaowanungkarn's ribcage but misses.
As Hardy tries to get set, Chaowanungkarn tries to push him back and clinch up but Hardy manages to avoid the attempt.
Chaowanungkarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Hardy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardy's back!
Hardy tries to roll but Chaowanungkarn sticks to his back.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control.
Chaowanungkarn controlling the position well here. Hardy rolled but Chaowanungkarn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chaowanungkarn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chaowanungkarn has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
Hardy can't escape the position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chaowanungkarn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hardy's body.
Chaowanungkarn continues to stall.
I really don't envy Hardy right now.
Chaowanungkarn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Chaowanungkarn is riding his opponent, not letting Hardy buck him off.
Hardy can't escape the position.
Hardy prevents Chaowanungkarn from getting a body triangle.
Chaowanungkarn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hardy's body.
Chaowanungkarn tries to get the hooks in deep but Hardy pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
I would not like to be Hardy right now.
Hardy rolls, trying to escape but Chaowanungkarn keeps control of the position.
Hardy prevents Chaowanungkarn from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chaowanungkarn is looking to slow Hardy down with leg kicks.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch up.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaowanungkarn.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chaowanungkarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chaowanungkarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy's coach down at Tokyo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hardy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hardy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chaowanungkarn's head.#CL#
Chaowanungkarn takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Chaowanungkarn jumps back.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into Chaowanungkarn's guard.
Chaowanungkarn wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Chaowanungkarn is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaowanungkarn is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control from the bottom.
Chaowanungkarn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chaowanungkarn is controlling Hardy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to improve his position.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a kimura but Chaowanungkarn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage.
Chaowanungkarn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardy's back!
Chaowanungkarn controlling the position well here. Hardy rolled but Chaowanungkarn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hardy is in bad spot here.
Will Chaowanungkarn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Chaowanungkarn controls the position.
Hardy is in bad spot here.
Hardy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chaowanungkarn.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chaowanungkarn keeps control of the position easily here as Hardy tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy trying to control the action but Chaowanungkarn just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chaowanungkarn controls the action.
Hardy is trying to break free.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chaowanungkarn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Suchart Chaowanungkarn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chaowanungkarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chaowanungkarn can pounce on him.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaowanungkarn backing away here, and Hardy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hardy takes a swing at Chaowanungkarn's ribcage but misses.
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chaowanungkarn takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Chaowanungkarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy slips a straight right by Chaowanungkarn.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaowanungkarn blocks the body kick.
Hardy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chaowanungkarn's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. Hardy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a leg kick but Hardy saw it coming and moves away.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardy counters with a body kick.
Chaowanungkarn jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Chaowanungkarn throws out a leg kick but Hardy moves out of range and Chaowanungkarn only half commits.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a hook to the body
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn checks it.
Hardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaowanungkarn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Chaowanungkarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Chaowanungkarn's shoulder, as Chaowanungkarn tries to avoid the shot.
Chaowanungkarn tries to counter by clinching up but Hardy breaks away and moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chaowanungkarn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. Hardy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to wear down Hardy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chaowanungkarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaowanungkarn throws a chopping leg kick but Hardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chaowanungkarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jason Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Chaowanungkarn. Chaowanungkarn maintains the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chaowanungkarn works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chaowanungkarn.
A right hand to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Chaowanungkarn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Hardy.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a punch to the body.
Chaowanungkarn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaowanungkarn crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
Chaowanungkarn blocking some punches.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaowanungkarn.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaowanungkarn tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chaowanungkarn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Hardy.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chaowanungkarn lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chaowanungkarn's elbow.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Chaowanungkarn.
Hardy working aggressively here.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaowanungkarn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hardy avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaowanungkarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaowanungkarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Chaowanungkarn avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaowanungkarn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Suchart Chaowanungkarn thanked Tokyo United Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Jason Hardy stepped up to the mic, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Event:
BFT-442
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Cantor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardy!
Hardy is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cantor working the ground and pound.
Cantor just content to control the position.
Hardy tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cantor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cantor wants to control for a moment but Hardy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hardy tries to roll over but Cantor keeps him under control.#T1#
Still in half guard, Cantor seems content to control.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cantor trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Cantor passes Hardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cantor thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantor thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy tries to roll over but Cantor keeps him under control.
Cantor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy is in trouble now - Cantor has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Hardy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Hardy can't escape the position.
Hardy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cantor 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.
Cantor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cantor working the ground and pound effectively.
Cantor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Cantor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hardy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cantor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cantor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cantor trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cantor.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Cantor is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Cantor dominated that round.
That's time! Cantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
Cantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Cantor misses with a low kick as Hardy jumps back.
Good leg kick by Cantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cantor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cantor off to one side.
Cantor lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor scores with a punch to the head.
Cantor shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cantor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy trying to control but Cantor is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantor is looking to sweep but instead, Hardy has passed into half guard.
Cantor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cantor working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cantor is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Cantor keeps moving.
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!#SUB#
Cantor has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Cantor's legs - danger averted.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Cantor's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Cantor's legs - danger averted.
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cantor's head.
Hardy stands up over Cantor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cantor keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy won't allow Cantor to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Cantor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cantor keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Cantor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Cantor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantor throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Hardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cantor throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Cantor. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Hardy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cantor closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Cantor pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cantor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Cantor's body.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Cantor saw that one coming.
Cantor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cantor there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cantor is looking to counter punch.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Cantor moves out of range easily.
Cantor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Cantor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hardy!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Cantor trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Cantor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardy is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy is not content to let Cantor control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cantor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Cantor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Cantor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working. #T3#
Cantor in side control, throwing shots but Hardy defends.
Cantor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy tries to buck Cantor off but Cantor is having none of it.
Cantor controlling the position.
Cantor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hardy trying to remain calm as Cantor controls from the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cantor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Cantor landing a few strikes.
Cantor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Cantor working the ground and pound from side control.
Hardy regains half guard.
Hardy trying to hold on to Cantor's head to control him but Cantor postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Cantor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cantor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Cantor!
Roger Cantor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jason Hardy was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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