Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#60 oCrazy vs Esposito
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Chino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chino throws a body kick that misses.
Hardwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
Hardwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardwood takes a swing at Chino's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Chino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hardwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardwood.
Chino throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chino stuns Hardwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Chino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hardwood if he has to take too many more of those.
Chino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardwood takes a step back to recover.
Hardwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chino to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Chino connects with an inside leg kick.
Chino connects with an inside leg kick.
Chino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chino rather than just go for the knockout.
Chino lands a body shot.
Hardwood misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Chino counter with a right hand.
Hardwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Chino misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Chino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chino looks to land a combination but Hardwood avoids it well.
We've been hearing reports that Chino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood closes the distance and clinches up with Chino, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes Chino against the cage but Chino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood tries to land a front kick but Chino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alpa Chino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chino jabs at Hardwood's body.#T2#
Hardwood missing with a left hand there. Chino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Chino defending well as Hardwood loads up on a big left hand.
Chino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Hardwood clinches.
Hardwood has a couple of punches blocked by Chino. #BC#
Chino breaks the clinch.
Hardwood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chino avoids it really well and circles away.
Alpa Chino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Hardwood.
Chino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chino throws a body shot but no joy.
Chino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chino throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Chino tries to sprawl but Hardwood drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardwood is trying to control. Chino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Chino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardwood.
Chino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardwood on the ground.
Hardwood throws a strike but Chino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chino tries to get out of the position.
Hardwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Chino has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardwood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardwood has him pressed against the cage.
Hardwood lands a shoulder strike.
Chino has had enough of the clinch but Hardwood keeps him there for the moment.
Hardwood pushes Chino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chino can't break the clinch.
Chino has had enough of the clinch but Hardwood keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chino. #T4#
Chino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chino is trying to break the clinch but Hardwood is controlling him.
Chino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardwood has him pressed against the cage.
Hardwood tries to throw a body punch but Chino avoids it by throwing Hardwood back against the cage.
Hardwood works on Chino's body with a couple of short punches.
Chino is breathing heavily.
Hardwood has Chino pushed against the cage.
Hardwood lands a shot to the body.
Chino has had enough of the clinch but Hardwood keeps him there for the moment.
Hardwood is trying to maintain a safe position but Chino gets an underhook and turns Hardwood into the cage.#BC#
Chino breaks from the clinch.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwood is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Chino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chino.
Chino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardwood in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chino.
Hardwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chino scores with the left hand. Hardwood knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpa Chino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chino was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Chino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chino counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Chino counters with a series of strikes. Hardwood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardwood can do to turn this around?
Chino misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Hardwood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardwood.
Hardwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Chino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Chino is retaining full guard.
Chino keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully.
Hardwood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Hardwood looking to pass the guard.
Hardwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardwood controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hardwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Chino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardwood moves out of range of the body kick from Chino.
Chino fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardwood in the body.
Hardwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Chino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alpa Chino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hardwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Hardwood coming out on top.
Hardwood lands the left hand.
A combination from Chino does no damage. #CL2#
Hardwood rushes Chino and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Chino breaks the clinch.
Chino throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Chino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Hardwood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardwood.
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!
Chino is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardwood has double underhooks.
Hardwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chino tries to circle away but Hardwood has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hardwood.
Hardwood tries to work over Chino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chino can't break the clinch.
Hardwood tries a body shot but Chino blocks it. #BC#
Chino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chino throws a looping overhand right but Hardwood ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood scores with a jab. Chino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alpa Chino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardwood scores with a jab. Chino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chino misses with a looping right.
Chino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Chino.
Alpa Chino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Hardwood dives in and scores a takedown into Chino's guard.
Hardwood wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chino wants to stand but Hardwood is controlling the position.
Hardwood distracts Chino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Major Hardwood has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Hardwood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardwood postures up in Chino's guard and throws a big left but Chino blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood is looking to pass into half guard but Chino pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chino is in guard.#REVR#
Hardwood is controlling Chino's posture.
Chino wanted to stand there but Hardwood had control of the position.
Hardwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chino postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hardwood misses with a low kick.
Chino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chino throws the kick towards the body but Hardwood avoids it.
Hardwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood scores with a nice head shot.
Hardwood is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Chino.
Chino throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardwood.
Chino misses with a looping right.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Chino.
Chino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Hardwood blocks the body kick.
Hardwood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chino throws a push kick but Hardwood slaps the foot to one side.
Chino walks into a stiff left hand from Hardwood.
Chino thuds his right hand into Hardwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Chino's body.
Chino ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Chino finds it's way through Hardwood's defenses.
Chino scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chino.
Hardwood lands with an overhand left.
Hardwood checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Chino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardwood tries to clinch but Chino is having none of it.
Chino looks to land a body kick but Hardwood moved away.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Chino.
Hardwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chino cracks Hardwood with an open hand slap.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Hardwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chino.
Hardwood tries a body shot but Chino blocks it. #BC#
Chino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chino throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Hardwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardwood misses with a leg kick
and Chino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Chino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Hardwood takes a swing at Chino's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood connects with a right hand. Chino shakes it off.
Hardwood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chino. Chino obviously looking to wear him down.
Chino throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Hardwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Chino.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chino misses the jab.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
Hardwood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chino as he jumps to the side.
Hardwood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardwood somewhat.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardwood dives in and grabs Chino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chino pushes down on Hardwood's head and hops out.
Alpa Chino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Hardwood.#T4#
Hardwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardwood throws out a counter right but Chino avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Chino slams his shin into Hardwood's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Hardwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardwood. #BC#
Chino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Chino jabs at Hardwood's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chino ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Chino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chino's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood clobbers Chino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Major Hardwood.
I think Hardwood 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Major Hardwood!
Major Hardwood took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!'.

Event: OFC 270: Usyk vs Smaug
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Chino cracks Hardwood with an open hand slap.
Chino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chino misses with an uppercut.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Chino throws a head kick that Hardwood semi-blocks.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a jab.
Chino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardwood checks a low kick from Chino.
Chino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood misses the jab.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Chino. #CL#
Hardwood closes the distance and clinches.
Hardwood pushes Chino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chino manages to break the clinch.
Chino keeps Hardwood at a distance using the push kick.
Chino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Chino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chino throws the kick towards the body but Hardwood avoids it.
Chino looks to land a combination. Hardwood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chino throws a series of punches but Hardwood avoids them all with ease.
Hardwood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alpa Chino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardwood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chino sprawls well. Chino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardwood gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Chino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardwood manages to avoid it.
Hardwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Alpa Chino has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hardwood instigates a clinch. #T2#
Hardwood keeps control of Chino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chino has had enough of the clinch but Hardwood keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Chino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hardwood pushes Chino up against the cage in a clinch.
Chino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chino wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardwood won't allow it.
Hardwood stalling against the cage.
Chino wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Chino manages to break the clinch.
Hardwood looks to land a right hand but Chino moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chino, as that shot connected.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chino defending well as Hardwood loads up on a big left hand.
Hardwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chino flicks out a counter leg kick but Hardwood steps away.
Hardwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Chino.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Hardwood throws a hook to the side of Chino's head but Chino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chino is out of range and Hardwood settles back down.
Hardwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chino.
Chino moves out of range of the body kick.
Chino lunges at Hardwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardwood's hand.
Chino slips under a jab.
Chino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chino is out of range.
Alpa Chino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut.
Hardwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardwood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardwood throws a wild body kick that Chino sees coming a mile off.
Chino scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardwood connects with a body shot that sends Chino's belly button to the back.#T4#
Chino scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Hardwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardwood throws a body kick that misses
and Chino counters with an outside leg kick.
Hardwood is breathing heavily.
Chino works Hardwood's body with a nice hook.
Hardwood throws a low kick, looking for Chino's leg but Chino calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chino. Those never looked like landing.
Chino throws a push kick but Hardwood slaps the foot to one side.
Hardwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chino.
A punch lands to the side of Hardwood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardwood connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chino scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardwood should have avoided that one.
Chino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chino misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpa Chino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpa Chino's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardwood.
Chino keeps Hardwood at a distance using the push kick.
Chino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Chino.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Hardwood moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChino.
Chino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Chino lands a head kick. Hardwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Hardwood misses with a body kick.
A nice combination there by Chino.
Chino connects with a body shot that sends Hardwood's belly button to the back.
Chino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Chino's body.
Hardwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Chino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardwood momentarily.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Chino.#T1#
Chino checks the leg kick.
Chino throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Chino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hardwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Chino misses with a few strikes there.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Alpa Chino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardwood.
Chino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardwood tests Chino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chino throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Hardwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chino.
Chino avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Chino throws a leg kick #CL#
and Hardwood counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardwood.
Hardwood prevents Chino from breaking the clinch.
Chino has had enough of the clinch but Hardwood keeps him there for the moment.
Chino is trying to push Hardwood away but Hardwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hardwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chino prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chino is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardwood has double underhooks.
Hardwood is looking to control Chino's arms but Chino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardwood has his back to the cage.
Chino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chino has had enough of the clinch but Hardwood keeps him there for the moment.
Hardwood looking to stall.
Hardwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chino working hard to break the clinch.
Hardwood keeps control of Chino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardwood misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Chino prevents a body shot from Hardwood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
Hardwood keeps control of Chino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardwood prevents Chino from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Chino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chino throws out a counter right but Hardwood avoids it with no problem.
Chino moves out of range as Hardwood throws a body kick.
Chino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hardwood with a jab.
Chino just misses with a punch to the body.
Chino throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Chino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chino.
Chino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardwood can pounce on him.
Chino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood walks into a jab.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chino - that will leave a mark!
Chino scores with a one two! Hardwood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hardwood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chino counters with a left and a right that stings Hardwood.
Hardwood swings for the body but Chino moves out of range.
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Hardwood was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hardwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood tries to clinch but Chino moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardwood misses with a low kick.
Hardwood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chino on the side of the head.
Chino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Chino's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpa Chino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alpa Chino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Chino.
Chino throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwood cracks Chino with a good jab.
Hardwood tests Chino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chino is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardwood shoots in for a takedown but Chino shows good takedown defense.
Chino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardwood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chino.
Chino throws a right and a left that Hardwood avoids nicely.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardwood tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chino is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardwood fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hardwood moves away from the strike by Chino.
Hardwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chino at a distance.
Chino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardwood takes a swing at Chino's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood slips under a jab.
Chino scores with a jab. Hardwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardwood misses with a left hand
and Chino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chino misses with a head kick.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but Chino checks it.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood misses with a body kick.
Chino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardwood misses with a looping left.#T2#
Chino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Chino.
Chino moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Chino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chino misses with an uppercut. Hardwood saw that one coming.
Chino lands with a nice body punch.
Hardwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Chino off the cage and back into range.
Hardwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardwood dips to his left and cracks Chino with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Chino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chino throws a right and a left that Hardwood avoids nicely.
Hardwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chino slips under a jab.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Chino. No joy for Hardwood on that attempt.
Hardwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardwood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chino has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Chino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood is looking to land body kicks.
Hardwood backing away here, and Chino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Major Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chino looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Chino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chino throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chino's calf.
Alpa Chino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
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!
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardwood ducks right into an uppercut from Chino.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Chino.
Alpa Chino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood avoids a kick to the body.
Chino avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
Chino lands with a good body shot.
Hardwood digs a good body shot into Chino's ribs.
Chino lands with a right hand.
Chino misses with a head kick.
Chino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardwood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alpa Chino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chino 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpa Chino!
A relieved looking Alpa Chino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Major Hardwood stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.

Event: OFC 264: Interstellar
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1##CL#
Hardwood drives through and clinches with Tupper V against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardwood.
Hardwood lands a body shot.
Tupper V throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardwood has Tupper V pushed against the cage.
Hardwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tupper V can't get the takedown.
Hardwood lands a shoulder strike.
Hardwood lands with a light punch inside.
Hardwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tupper V wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardwood won't allow it.
Hardwood is working Tupper V over against the cage.
Hardwood prevents Tupper V from breaking the clinch.
Hardwood lands with a light punch inside.
Tupper V wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tupper V or not.
Hardwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupper V looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardwood stops a takedown attempt from Tupper V.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardwood. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.#T1#
Hardwood lands with a light punch inside.
Hardwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tupper Vs head.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body.
Hardwood digs a right hand into Tupper V's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tupper V's gas tank.
Hardwood pushes Tupper V back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardwood lands a shoulder strike.
Hardwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Tupper V is rocked!
Hardwood dips a shoulder and cracks Tupper V with a mighty uppercut! Tupper V falls back against the cage and Hardwood unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tupper V is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hardwood screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Hardwood!
Major Hardwood took some time post fight to say the following; 'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!'.

Event: OFC 253: Stanfield vs Palikka
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardwood.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Major Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardwood counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Hardwood misses
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Hardwood will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Hardwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Hardwood is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Hardwood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardwood arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Alvarez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Major Hardwood!
Post fight, an emotional Major Hardwood said 'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!'.
Avila Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'Aw shucks. I stinkeroo. '.

Event: OFC 245: Reclaim
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nanahara enables Hardwood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nanahara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nanahara keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully. #ES#
Nanahara kicks Hardwood off and gets to his feet.
Hardwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nanahara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nanahara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nanaharas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardwood throws the left hand but Nanahara avoids the punch easily.
Nanahara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardwood misses with a jab to the body
and Nanahara counters with a right hand to the body. #KD#
Nanahara drops Hardwood with a beautiful combination! Hardwood stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nanahara is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Hardwood is rocked!
Nanahara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hardwood misses with a head kick.
Nanahara blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanahara misses the target.
Hardwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Major Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood closes the distance and clinches up with Nanahara, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes Nanahara against the cage but Nanahara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Nanahara's body.
Nanahara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardwood throws a right hand that misses
and Nanahara counters with a nice body shot.
Nanahara looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Hardwood misses with a right hand #KD#
and Nanahara counters with a crisp one two that drops Hardwood! Nanahara thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hardwood to his feet! Hardwood is in big trouble!
Hardwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Nanahara finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Major Hardwood has been cut.
Hardwood looks winded!#T2#
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!
Hardwood walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Nanahara! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shuya Nanahara!
During a confident post fight interview, Shuya Nanahara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Major Hardwood was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 56
Date: Sep 06, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood blocks a jab.
Hardwood connects with a right hand. Watson shakes it off.
Hardwood connects with a single shot there.
Watson throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardwood throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Hardwood looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardwood's head backwards.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Hardwood shoots in but Watson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Watson lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Watson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson checks a low kick from Hardwood.
Watson throws a big counter head kick but Hardwood avoids it with no problem.
Watson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardwood.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardwood slips a jab from Watson.
Hardwood has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Hardwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Watson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hardwood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson lands a high kick! #T2#
Watson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood with a jab.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardwood.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Major Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Hardwood.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Watson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Watson sizes up Hardwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardwood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
Watson lands a jab.#T3#
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Watson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
John Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson throws a good cross that connects.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardwood with a hook.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Hardwood tries to counter with a takedown but Watson is quick to defend against it.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Hardwood takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood scores with a shot to the body.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the head.
Hardwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardwood missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson lands with a nice body punch.
Hardwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watson circles away.
Hardwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Watson throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Watson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Watson.
Hardwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Watson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardwood thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson throws a fast counter high kick but Hardwood manages to duck under it in time.
Watson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardwood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watson cracks Hardwood with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardwood misses with a low kick as Watson jumps back.
Watson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.#T1#
A big left from Watson misses.
Watson lands a high kick!
Watson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Watson.
Hardwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardwood walks into a jab.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardwood throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Watson takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Watson cracks Hardwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardwood.
Watson lands a head kick. Hardwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Hardwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watson takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Hardwood misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hardwood might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Watson lands a head kick!
Hardwood closes the distance and clinches up with Watson, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes Watson against the cage but Watson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Hardwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Hardwood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Watson.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Watson throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hardwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood slips under a jab.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hardwood misses.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood throws a sloppy body shot
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardwood works the jab nicely.
Hardwood is looking to clinch.
Hardwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Watson 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!
#R3#
Hardwood swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Watson misses.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Hardwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watson throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson stuns Hardwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardwood. Hardwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watson throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Hardwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardwood off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Watson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hardwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardwood's head.#T1#
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watson checks a low kick from Hardwood.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Hardwood misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardwood.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardwood misses with a head kick.
Watson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Hardwood misses the jab.
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!
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson scores with a jab to the head.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson scores with a jab to the body.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardwood moves forwards but Watson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardwood swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Watson avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
A left and a right from Watson both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Hardwood is rocked!
Hardwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Hardwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardwood throws a series of strikes that have Watson backpedaling.
Hardwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardwood takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
Watson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Major Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardwood throws a one two combo.
Hardwood swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Hardwood walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Hardwood.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Hardwood missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Watson lands a big head kick that sends Hardwood tumbling to the mat! Watson takes a step backwards and waves Hardwood back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardwood.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Watson lands a big head kick that sends Hardwood tumbling to the mat! Watson takes a step backwards and waves Hardwood back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Hardwood tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Watson.
A shot to the liver by Watson. Beautiful body shot.
Hardwood throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Watson 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Watson!
John Watson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Major Hardwood was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.

Event: Destiny 164:Fakiiri vs Marshal
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Hardwood, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Hardwood against the cage but Hardwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardwood.
Nice cross by Hardwood.
Hardwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith .#CUT2#
It looks like Stan Smith has been cut.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardwood misses with a straight right.
Hardwood works Smith 's body with a nice hook.
Hardwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Hardwood connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
Hardwood lands a big shot that drops Smith ! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hardwood throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Hardwood passes Smith 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is staying active underneath Hardwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Hardwood is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Hardwood working Smith over with strikes.
Hardwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hardwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardwood lands strikes from half guard.
Hardwood not doing much here.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardwood. #T2#
Hardwood trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hardwood seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Hardwood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardwood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith trying to hold on to Hardwood's head to control him but Hardwood postures up.
Hardwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Hardwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Hardwood is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hardwood trying to control from Smith 's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hardwood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardwood working some strikes from top position.
Hardwood trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Hardwood passes Smith 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardwood scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Hardwood slips a nice elbow through Smith 's hands, connecting with Smith 's forehead.
Hardwood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardwood trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Hardwood takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hardwood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hardwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. #SUB2#
Hardwood maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smith could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hardwood has cracked it and Smith is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hardwood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Major Hardwood!
Post fight, an emotional Major Hardwood said 'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!'.

Event: Destiny 160: Consecration
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Stanson fails with the takedown.
Stanson with a poor takedown #TD#
and Hardwood counters with a shoot takedown. Stanson fights it but they end up in guard.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully.
Hardwood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stanson has control of Hardwood's left arm, preventing Hardwood from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson 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.
Stanson is pulling down on Hardwood's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardwood, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardwood advances position into side control!#SUB#
Hardwood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stanson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hardwood lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stanson is trying to control Hardwood's posture but Hardwood avoids it.
Hardwood 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.
Stanson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hardwood is staying active.#T2#
Stanson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hardwood in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hardwood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hardwood has hold of Stanson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stanson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hardwood cranks the arm and Stanson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stanson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Major Hardwood!
Major Hardwood took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!'.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 51
Date: Jun 28, 2016

#R1##TD#
Sobrante feints and as Hardwood raises his hands in defense, Sobrante changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobrante won't allow Hardwood to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hardwood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sobrante is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hardwood.
Sobrante tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardwood's legs. #SUB#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobrante is trying to move to mount but Hardwood reverses beautifully and ends up in Sobrante's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobrante being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hardwood trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobrante is working hard here to advance position.
Hardwood throwing strikes but missing.
Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardwood landing with the ground and pound.
Sobrante keeping full guard, as Hardwood tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobrante looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobrante, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardwood with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Sobrante working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobrante keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardwood trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hardwood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sobrante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Hardwood slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Hardwood slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobrante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardwood manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobrante pushing down on Hardwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardwood moves into full guard.
Sobrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardwood is looking for a sweep.
Hardwood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sobrante trying to mount his opponent but Hardwood defends it. #T4#
Sobrante is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardwood!
Sobrante has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardwood's face. #SUB#
Sobrante has hold of Hardwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hardwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Sobrante jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardwood and Sobrante has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardwood sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Les Sobrante dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrante is defended easily by Hardwood.
Sobrante avoids the head kick by Hardwood.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Sobrante checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sobrante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobrante.
Sobrante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrante is defended easily by Hardwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Sobrante. 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.#TD#
Sobrante gets the takedown into side control.
Hardwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobrante moves into full mount! #T1#
Hardwood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardwood can't escape the position.
Hardwood tries to hold on but Sobrante postures up.
Hardwood in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardwood wants to hold on but Sobrante pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sobrante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hardwood manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hardwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobrante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hardwood tries to buck Sobrante off but Sobrante is having none of it.#SUB#
Sobrante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hardwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sobrante off and has taken his back!
Hardwood trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Sobrante's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Hardwood is trying to stick to Sobrante's back but Sobrante is turning into Hardwood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hardwood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sobrante.
Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardwood is retaining full guard.
Hardwood 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.#SUB2#
Hardwood working for a triangle but Sobrante defends it easily.
Sobrante forces his way into half guard.
Sobrante wants to free his trapped foot but Hardwood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hardwood tries to get to full guard but Sobrante has control of the leg. #T4#
Hardwood keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura here.
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Hardwood is defending the position.
Sobrante works his way into full mount!
Hardwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Sobrante there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Les Sobrante dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sobrante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to avoid it but Sobrante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwood to the ground. Hardwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardwood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobrante drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardwood sprawls and moves away.
Hardwood throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Sobrante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardwood won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Les Sobrante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardwood is looking for a sweep.
Sobrante tries to advance position but instead Hardwood slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sobrante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sobrante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardwood defends it well. #T1#
Hardwood wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
Hardwood is still trying to improve position.
Sobrante frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hardwood wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sobrante.
Hardwood tries to reverse the position but Sobrante maintains control.
Hardwood wants to hold on but Sobrante pushes him away.
Sobrante with shots to the head and body - Hardwood looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Sobrante wants to finish this one by submission but Hardwood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobrante.
Hardwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Sobrante has hold of Hardwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hardwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hardwood regains half guard.#SUB#
Sobrante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sobrante tries to pass to full mount but Hardwood defends it.
Hardwood is trying to maintain the position but Sobrante is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Hardwood is defending the position.
Hardwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardwood trying to control the position.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Major Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardwood, not yet.
Sobrante slips nicely into half guard.
Hardwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobrante is pressing down on Hardwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardwood is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Sobrante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardwood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardwood wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
Hardwood is pressing down on Sobrante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardwood is on top in guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Les Sobrante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sobrante, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Sobrante!
A very excited looking Les Sobrante made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Major Hardwood stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.

Event: LAFC FN 2 Crow VS Johnson
Date: Apr 27, 2016

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