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Event: BFT-495: Hard Knock Life 14
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardwood.
Hardwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kochanowski.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Kochanowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardwood misses the target.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardwood.
Kochanowski throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kochanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Hardwood.
Hardwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hardwood blocks the low kick.
Kochanowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood throws a combination. Kochanowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Hardwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood blocks it.
Kochanowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kochanowski scrambles back to his feet.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kochanowski under the eye.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardwood defending well as Kochanowski loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Hardwood.
Hardwood works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood slips a jab from Kochanowski.
Hardwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kochanowski's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.
Hardwood lands a leg kick that knocks Kochanowski off balance momentarily.
Hardwood throws a one two combo.
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.
Hardwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Kochanowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
Kochanowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kochanowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kochanowski's hands.
That kick from Hardwood tenderised Kochanowski's leg. Kochanowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kochanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Hardwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kochanowski missing with a left hand there. Hardwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood lands a jab to the head.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kochanowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Hardwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Donk. Hardwood catches Kochanowski right on the button with a cross.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Hardwood. #ROC#
Kochanowski is rocked!
Hardwood scores with a shot to the body.
Kochanowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardwood finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardwood, as that shot connected. #T4#
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kochanowski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hardwood pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kochanowski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Hardwood!
Lance Hardwood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFT-491: Khan vs El Toro II
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Hardwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Wietrzny throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Hardwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Hardwood.#CL#
Wietrzny has Hardwood up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Hardwood manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wietrzny drives through and clinches with Hardwood against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wietrzny moves in looking to clinch but Hardwood pushes him off.
Hardwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Wietrzny.
Wietrzny tries to clinch there but Hardwood circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wietrzny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that Wietrzny avoids nicely.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wietrzny looks to land a right hand but Hardwood moved out of range.
Wietrzny takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood throws a hook but Wietrzny blocks it.#T1##CL#
Wietrzny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wietrzny misses with a punch on the inside.
Wietrzny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardwood wants to break free but Wietrzny has control.
Hardwood is trying to force a seperation but Wietrzny has the dominant position.
Hardwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wietrzny has him pressed against the cage.
Hardwood is trying to break the clinch but Wietrzny has him pressed against the cage.
Wietrzny is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Hardwood breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wietrzny rushes Hardwood and presses him up against the cage.
Hardwood avoiding damage as Wietrzny throws knees to the body.
Wietrzny prevents Hardwood from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Wietrzny gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hardwood is refusing to be controlled, as Wietrzny sits in half guard. #T2#
Wietrzny stops Hardwood from getting back to his feet.
Wietrzny not doing much here.
Hardwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like Wietrzny is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Wietrzny with a series of wild strikes but Wietrzny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Hardwood connects with a right hand. Wietrzny shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wietrzny or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardwood, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Hardwood.
Wietrzny fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Wietrzny dodges the punch combination from Hardwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood moves away from the strike by Wietrzny.
Good exchange - Hardwood coming out on top.
Wietrzny fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Wietrzny shoots in and bounces Hardwood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hardwood is wriggling around but Wietrzny manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Hardwood tries to kick Wietrzny off but Wietrzny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wietrzny takes one to the side of the head.
Hardwood scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Hardwood.
Wietrzny jabs Hardwood right on the nose. Hardwood blinks but takes it well.
Wietrzny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Wietrzny is wise to it.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wietrzny's head backwards.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Hardwood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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 slips under a jab.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Wietrzny misses.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardwood.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Hardwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Wietrzny shoots in and gets a takedown into Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing Wietrzny from controlling successfully.
Hardwood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wietrzny dives into side control. #T1#
Hardwood is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Wietrzny politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wietrzny prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hardwood is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Wietrzny stands up.
Wietrzny throws a right and a left that Hardwood avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.
Hardwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardwood scores with a nice head shot.
Hardwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardwood.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wietrzny moves away.
Wietrzny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
A big left from Wietrzny misses.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood swings for the body but Wietrzny moves out of range.
Hardwood jabs at Wietrzny's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wietrzny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wietrzny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the body.
Wietrzny throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Hardwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wietrzny doesn't seem phased though.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wietrzny throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Hardwood leaves Wietrzny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wietrzny doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Hardwood tries to get set, Wietrzny tries to push him back and clinch up but Hardwood manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Wietrzny tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Wietrzny misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardwood.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood throws out a counter right but Wietrzny avoids it with no problem.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Wietrzny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wietrzny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardwood feints and then cracks Wietrzny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wietrzny down.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Wietrzny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Wietrzny should have avoided that one.
Wietrzny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wietrzny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hardwood throws a sloppy head kick and Wietrzny moves out of range easily.
Wietrzny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up.#T4#
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Wietrzny should have avoided that one.
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardwood lands with a hook. Wietrzny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Wietrzny is rocked!
Wietrzny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardwood.
Oh Wietrzny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bone on bone clash there as Hardwood blocks the leg kick.
Wietrzny seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardwood throws a good cross that connects.
Hardwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Wietrzny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wietrzny walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
Wietrzny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardwood moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardwood stalks Wietrzny and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wietrzny's face. Wietrzny staggers backwards, shaken.
Wietrzny doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Wietrzny clinches up against the cage.
Wietrzny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Wietrzny needs to keep his hands up - Hardwood had a free shot at his head there.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Wietrzny walks into a stiff left hand from Hardwood.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wietrzny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Hardwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Wietrzny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardwood, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hardwood breaks the clinch.
Wietrzny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wietrzny's hands.
Wietrzny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wietrzny shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardwood!
Hardwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardwood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Wietrzny avoids them all with ease.
Wietrzny seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wietrzny doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood lands with a nice combination. Wietrzny backs away looking to recover.
Hardwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up.
Hardwood cracks Wietrzny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hardwood cracks Wietrzny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wietrzny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wietrzny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardwood but Hardwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Hardwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wietrzny walks into a left hand.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wietrzny.
Wietrzny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardwood. Hardwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Igor Wietrzny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wietrzny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
Wietrzny cracks Hardwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Wietrzny does no damage.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardwood connects with the punch.
Hardwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wietrzny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wietrzny's head backwards.
Wietrzny needs to keep his hands up - Hardwood had a free shot at his head there.
Wietrzny misses with a straight right.
Hardwood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wietrzny backs up against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardwood.
Hardwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wietrzny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood throws a right hand that Wietrzny ducks under and follows up with a left that Wietrzny also avoids with ease.#CL#
Wietrzny rushes Hardwood and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Hardwood manages to break the clinch.
Wietrzny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood cracks a nice hook into Wietrzny's ribs.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood lands a leg kick that knocks Wietrzny off balance momentarily.#CL#
Wietrzny has closed the distance and engaged Hardwood in a clinch.
Wietrzny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Wietrzny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wietrzny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardwood prevents a body shot from Wietrzny. #BC2#
Hardwood manages to break the clinch.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wietrzny shoots in for a takedown but Hardwood shows good takedown defense.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wietrzny.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardwood.
Hardwood stalks Wietrzny and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wietrzny's face. Wietrzny staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wietrzny loads up on a big right hand but Hardwood slips the punch.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwood swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Hardwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood jabs at Wietrzny's body.
Wietrzny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hardwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wietrzny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hardwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardwood sizes up Wietrzny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wietrzny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Wietrzny's body. Wietrzny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wietrzny looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Wietrzny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Hardwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardwood 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Hardwood!
An out of breath Lance Hardwood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFT-488: Khan vs El Toro
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochanowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Hardwood lands with a straight right. Kochanowski didn't see that one coming.
Hardwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardwood, right into the meat.
Hardwood with a jab.
Kochanowski cracks Hardwood with an open hand slap.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
Hardwood lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardwood scores with a body shot.
Kochanowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardwood scores with a jab.
Hardwood lands a jab to Kochanowski's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Hardwood tests Kochanowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardwood lands a two punch combo.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Hardwood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Kochanowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Hardwood there.
Kochanowski takes one to the chin there.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Hardwood avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Kochanowski.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Kochanowski.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood digs a good body shot into Kochanowski's ribs.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kochanowski.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
A punch lands to the side of Kochanowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Hardwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardwood scores with a jab. Kochanowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochanowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kochanowski misses the target.
Hardwood jabs Kochanowski right on the nose. Kochanowski blinks but takes it well.
Hardwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kochanowski's hands.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kochanowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kochanowski throws a jab when Hardwood was well out of range.
A big left from Hardwood misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kochanowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Hardwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kochanowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Kochanowski.#T3#
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kochanowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hardwood.
Hardwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kochanowski. Kochanowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski loads up on a big right hand but Hardwood slips the punch.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kochanowski has time to react.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Hardwood slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a looping overhand right but Hardwood ducks down to avoid it.
Kochanowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kochanowski walks into a left hand.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardwood. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Hardwood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardwood duly obliges.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kochanowski back to the cage. Hardwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardwood throws out a powerful jab.
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood throws a combination that misses
letting Kochanowski counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kochanowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochanowski throws a lazy right hand but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardwood looks for the body kick but Kochanowski saw that one coming.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hardwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Kochanowski throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski throws an overhand right that lands on Hardwood's shoulder, as Hardwood tries to avoid the shot.
Hardwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kochanowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardwood.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Kochanowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.
Kochanowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardwood.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kochanowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kochanowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kochanowski tries to move into range but Hardwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kochanowski lands a jab to the head.
Kochanowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardwood scores with a jab.#T2#
Hardwood stalks Kochanowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kochanowski's face. Kochanowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Kochanowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
A jab lands there for Hardwood.
Hardwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kochanowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Kochanowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kochanowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kochanowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kochanowski misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kochanowski walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood connects with a body shot that sends Kochanowski's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kochanowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardwood.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Kochanowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.
Hardwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Kochanowski misses the jab.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochanowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardwood!
Hardwood moves away from the strike by Kochanowski.
Hardwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Hardwood.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kochanowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Kochanowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Kochanowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Kochanowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardwood jabs Kochanowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood dodges the punch combination from Kochanowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Kochanowski. #T1#
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kochanowski.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Hardwood throws a nice looking combination but Kochanowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood throws a one two combo.
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski cracks Hardwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardwood!
Kochanowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it. #T2#
Hardwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood throws an overhand right that lands on Kochanowski's shoulder, as Kochanowski tries to avoid the shot.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood blocks it.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochanowski.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Hardwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Hardwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kochanowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Kochanowski's body. Kochanowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kochanowski thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardwood tests Kochanowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardwood.
Kochanowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kochanowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardwood.
Kochanowski walks into a left hand.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Hardwood lands a jab to Kochanowski's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Hardwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab. #T4#
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Hardwood avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardwood.
A head kick misses from Kochanowski.
As Kochanowski backs off Hardwood throws a huge counter combo but Kochanowski manages to avoid it all.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a good jab.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Kochanowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochanowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kochanowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kochanowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kochanowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Hardwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardwood 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Hardwood!
A relieved looking Lance Hardwood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#29 Riccuito vs Kuzmenko
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardwood slips a jab from Gold.
Hardwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold lands a nice hook to Hardwood's body. Hardwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Gold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Hardwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Lance Hardwood has been cut.
Gold looks to land a combination but Hardwood avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardwood manages to avoid it.
Hardwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gold. That did some damage!
Gold slips under a jab.
Hardwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gold.#T1#
Gold avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
Gold thuds a left hand into Hardwood's body.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold lands with a hook. Hardwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold misses with a hook. Hardwood ducked under it nicely.
Gold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Gold.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Gold's body. Gold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood cracks Gold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardwood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gold moves forwards but Hardwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood throws a big counter combination but Gold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardwood slips under a jab from Gold.#T2#
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a low kick, looking for Gold's leg but Gold calmly moves out of range.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardwood on the side of the head.
Gold throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
It looked like Hardwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold misses with a body shot.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood punishes Gold's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut
and Gold comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Hardwood stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Gold is on him like rabid pit bull! Hardwood slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Gold!
Jack Gold was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DUEL#25 Silver vs Summers
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Hardwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardwood misses with a double jab #TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ragnarsson is pushing down on Hardwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Ragnarsson is taking a breather. Hardwood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragnarsson works his way into full mount!
Hardwood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Ragnarsson has control of Hardwood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hardwood regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Hardwood is trying to stand.#SUB#
Ragnarsson 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 Ragnarsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardwood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardwood seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnarsson dominates the positioning.#T3#
Hardwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hardwood is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson looking to control but Hardwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4##SUB#
Hardwood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson won't let Hardwood get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Ragnarsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardwood turns into him and now he's in Ragnarsson's guard. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a triangle but Hardwood pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ragnarsson working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarsson cracks Hardwood with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardwood. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Hardwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Hardwood was well out of range.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Hardwood avoids it well and moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardwood.#T2#
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Hardwood strikes.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Hardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hardwood stalks Ragnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarsson's face. Ragnarsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Hardwood's belly button to the back.
Hardwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardwood throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson catches Hardwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Hardwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardwood throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Ragnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ragnarsson passes Hardwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ragnarsson stalling away here and it's allowed Hardwood to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Ragnarsson is standing up over Hardwood. Hardwood looks to escape but Ragnarsson dives into side control.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura but Hardwood is defending well.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Hardwood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ragnarsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood thows a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it #TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardwood is looking to get back to his feet here but Ragnarsson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hardwood's back.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up.
Sigurd Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ragnarsson has got one arm under Hardwood's chin. This could be trouble... Hardwood trying to control the other hand but Ragnarsson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hardwood has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Patton connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood swings for the body but Patton moves out of range.
A big right from Hardwood misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardwood connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Patton.
Hardwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patton missing with a left hand there. Hardwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Hardwood misses its intended target.
Patton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Lance Hardwood has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood cracks the inside of Patton's front leg.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardwood throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patton manages to avoid it.
Hardwood slips under a jab.
Patton misses with a hook.
Hardwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Patton misses with a two punch combination.
Hardwood unleashes a big counter combination but Patton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut.
Hardwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardwood misses with a hook. Patton ducked under it nicely.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Patton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hardwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patton.
Hardwood is trying to stand.
Patton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Patton trying to pass the guard but Hardwood defending well.
Patton is keen to just control but Hardwood is a slippery customer.
Patton stops Hardwood from getting back to his feet.
Patton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Hardwood is looking to escape.
Patton stalling away here and it's allowed Hardwood to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Patton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now.
Patton trying to control but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Patton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Hardwood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hardwood enables Patton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hardwood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Patton distracts Hardwood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Patton cracks Hardwood with a solid left hand.
Patton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patton throws a strike but Hardwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Hardwood tries to stand but Patton is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Patton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Patton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardwood wants to stand but Patton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hardwood is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Patton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patton pulls Hardwood in close to prevent any damage.
Patton has a closed guard, preventing Hardwood from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwood preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardwood won't allow Patton to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Patton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardwood tries to stand but Patton is controlling from the bottom.
Patton looking to control.
Hardwood wants to get up but he can't break Patton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patton tests Hardwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardwood throws a jab when Patton was well out of range.
Hardwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Patton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Hardwood.
Patton shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Patton shoots in for a double leg but Hardwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Patton moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lance Hardwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lance Hardwood'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#
Hardwood throws the left hand but Patton avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patton.
Patton looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Patton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
Hardwood takes one on the button.#ROC#
Hardwood is rocked!
Hardwood walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Patton! 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 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Patton!
Rick Patton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 279 Derksen vs Malone
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Reyes lands a nice hook to Hardwood's body. Hardwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardwood misses the target.
Hardwood throws a combination. Reyes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Reyes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
Reyes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Hardwood misses.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood jabs at Reyes's body.
Hardwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reyes to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Reyes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardwood.#CUT2#
It looks like Lance Hardwood has been cut.
Reyes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Reyes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardwood misses its target.
Hardwood throws a shot to the body.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut.
Hardwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reyes throws a body kick that misses.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Hardwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Hardwood lands but Reyes takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Reyes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reyes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Hardwood throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Reyes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reyes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Reyes with a series of wild strikes but Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes feints a counter leg kick.
Hardwood checks a leg kick.
Hardwood connects with a right hand. Reyes shakes it off.
Hardwood connects with a nice looking jab.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Reyes.
Reyes throws a body punch but Hardwood moves out of range.
A big right from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood lands a leg kick that knocks Reyes off balance momentarily.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardwood is just out of range.
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reyes lands with a hook. Hardwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Reyes scores with a push kick.
Nice cross by Hardwood.
No joy there for Hardwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardwood is just out of range.
Hardwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardwood lands a head shot.
Hardwood misses with a left hand
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reyes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Hardwood misses with a straight right.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reyes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Reyes avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes avoids the head kick by Hardwood. #T4#
Reyes avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
Hardwood lands a jab to the head.
Hardwood stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardwood throws an off balance right hand
and Reyes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardwood misses with a combination
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardwood slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
Hardwood lunges at Reyes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reyes's hand.
Hardwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Reyes defending well as Hardwood loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes misses with a kick to the body.
Hardwood is looking for a counter combo.
Reyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardwood misses with a body punch
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Hardwood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hardwood moves out of range as Reyes throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardwood misses the target.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reyes connects with a body shot.
Reyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardwood throws out the jab.
Hardwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardwood misses with a straight right.
Reyes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
Reyes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood misses with a hook. Reyes ducked under it nicely.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Hardwood ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Reyes.
Hardwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardwood throws a low kick, looking for Reyes's leg but Reyes calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Reyes misses.
No joy there for Hardwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Reyes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardwood.
Reyes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Reyes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reyes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Reyes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reyes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardwood can pounce on him.
Reyes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardwood.
Good shot there by Reyes.
Hardwood throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardwood has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hardwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lance Hardwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from 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!
Hardwood throws a combination that misses
and Reyes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Hardwood is rocked!#T2#
Reyes lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Hardwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes is stalking Hardwood. Hardwood circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Reyes, and it's lights out! Hardwood really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Reyes!
An out of breath Jamie Reyes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 278 Yiftos vs Garrison
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Jenkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardwood.
Hardwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jenkins. Jenkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardwood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardwood.
Jenkins throws a fast counter high kick but Hardwood manages to duck under it in time.
Hardwood cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Hardwood throwing a counter right hand but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardwood.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Jenkins. #T1#
Hardwood throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Jenkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardwood swinging wildly here.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood misses with a looping right.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood lands with a straight right. Jenkins didn't see that one coming.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardwood throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardwood misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a big head kick but Hardwood shrugs it off.
Hardwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Jenkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Jenkins. #T2#
Jenkins takes one to the chin there.
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Hardwood's legs.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins unleashes a big counter combination but Hardwood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardwood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jenkins looks for the body kick but Hardwood saw that one coming.
Jenkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardwood lands the left hand.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Jenkins moves out of range as Hardwood strikes.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hardwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardwood.
Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardwood's sensitive parts.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardwood throws out the jab.
Jenkins lands with a right hand.
A big right from Hardwood misses. #T3#
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Hardwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardwood feints a jab promting Jenkins to slip. Hardwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jenkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jenkins moves out of range as Hardwood strikes.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Hardwood checks it.
Jenkins lands a high kick!
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Hardwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Jenkins is looking for the big counter here.
Nice jab there from Hardwood.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Hardwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Hardwood backs off Jenkins throws a huge counter combo but Hardwood manages to avoid it all.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range. #T4#
Hardwood misses with a body punch
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardwood takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardwood blocks the body kick.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Hardwood stalks Jenkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jenkins's face. Jenkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood misses with a straight right.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardwood throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins tries to score with a low kick but Hardwood moves his leg out of the way.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jenkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
That's time! Hardwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jenkins throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood is looking to counter punch.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardwood swinging wildly here.
Jenkins thinks about the counter body kick.
Hardwood connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins moves forwards but Hardwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardwood.
The fighters circling - Hardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardwood.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Hardwood misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jenkins moves out of range as Hardwood strikes.#T1#
Hardwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwood jabs Jenkins right on the nose. Jenkins blinks but takes it well.
Hardwood checks the leg kick.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardwood. Hardwood obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jenkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hardwood has got the better of the exchanges.
Hardwood scores with a one two! Jenkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hardwood misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardwood.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardwood checks it well.
It looked like Hardwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hardwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Hardwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
And Hardwood counters with a quick kick to the body but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardwood is out of range and Jenkins settles back down.
Jenkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardwood misses the jab.
Hardwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
Hardwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood looks for the body kick but Jenkins saw that one coming.
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Hardwood misses with a low kick.
Hardwood throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Jenkins looks to land a body kick but Hardwood moved away.
Hardwood misses with a leg kick.
Jenkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardwood should have avoided that one.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardwood.
Hardwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Jenkins throws a nice head kick!
Jenkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Hardwood.
Jenkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but Jenkins checks it.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hardwood scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Hardwood throwing a counter right hand but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Hardwood throwing a counter right hand but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Hardwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hardwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardwood throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood lands a jab-cross combination.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardwood swinging wildly here.
Hardwood moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Jenkins lands with a shot to the body.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Hardwood swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Hardwood throws the left hand but Jenkins avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Hardwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lance Hardwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hardwood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Hardwood misses. #T1#
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Hardwood backs off Jenkins throws a huge counter combo but Hardwood manages to avoid it all.
A leg kick checked by Hardwood.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Hardwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jenkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardwood checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardwood. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Hardwood throws a solid leg kick but Jenkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jenkins! But no joy.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the temple. Hardwood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Jenkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood blocks the body kick.
Jab by Hardwood.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardwood throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Hardwood dips to his left and cracks Jenkins with an uppercut!
Hardwood swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jenkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardwood scores with a three punch combo!
Hardwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily. #T3#
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jenkins back to the cage. Hardwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins connects with a high kick.
Hardwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardwood misses with a double jab.
Jenkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardwood swinging wildly here.
Hardwood misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins lands a head kick. Hardwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Hardwood is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardwood.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardwood's calf.
Leeroy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardwood in the body.
Hardwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenkins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Hardwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardwood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Hardwood!
Lance Hardwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Leeroy Jenkins had this to say: 'Juast luck mate...'.

Event: HFC 275 Viceroy vs Fame
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickens. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardwood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dickens has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Hardwood misses.
Dickens misses with a body shot.
Hardwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickens misses with a head kick.
Dickens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Hardwood misses its intended target.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Dickens avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Dickens. That snapped Hardwood's head back.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Dickens avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Dickens blocks the low kick.
Dickens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dickens connects with a body shot that sends Hardwood's belly button to the back.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood throws a jab when Dickens was well out of range.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickens.
Dickens checks a leg kick.#T1#
Dickens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dickens, right into the meat.
Hardwood lands with a straight right. Dickens didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Dickens darts in and clinches Hardwood up against the cage.
Hardwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dickens has him pressed against the cage.
Dickens throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Hardwood blocking some punches.
Dickens tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickens prevents Hardwood from breaking the clinch.
Dickens gets through Hardwood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardwood is trying to break the clinch but Dickens is controlling him.#BC2#
Hardwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickens throws a body punch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Dickens is looking to wear down Hardwood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Dickens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dickens ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Dickens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Dickens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardwood walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood takes a swing at Dickens's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Dickens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickens.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickens misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Dickens drives through and clinches with Hardwood against the cage.
Hardwood can't break the clinch.
Hardwood wants to break free but Dickens has control.
Dickens lands an elbow that stopped Hardwood in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Lance Hardwood has been cut.
Hardwood is trying to break the clinch but Dickens has him pressed against the cage.
Hardwood wants to get back to striking at distance but Dickens won't allow it. #BC2#
Hardwood manages to break the clinch.
Dickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dickens finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardwood's head.
Dickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dickens blocks the leg kick.
Hardwood lands with an overhand left.
Dickens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dickens! #T3#
Dickens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Dickens gets a clinch.
Dickens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardwood is trying to break free.
Dickens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards. #BC2#
Hardwood breaks the clinch.
Dickens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Dickens.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Dickens.
A swing and a miss from Hardwood.
Dickens throws a lazy right hand but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dickens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardwood manages to avoid it.
Dickens lands a nice shot to the body.
Dickens looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Dickens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickens.
Dickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Hardwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dickens slips under a jab.
Dickens connects with a nice looking jab.
Dickens misses with a looping right.
Dickens throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Dickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood connects with a body shot that sends Dickens's belly button to the back.
Dickens just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickens looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardwood is just out of range.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Dickens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut.
Dickens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dickens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardwood clobbers Dickens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood throws a series of strikes that have Dickens backpedaling.
Dickens takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hardwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dickens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardwood tries to land a leg kick but Dickens saw it coming and moves away.
Dickens cracks a nice hook into Hardwood's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richard Dickens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lance Hardwood's cut.
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#
Dickens misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Dickens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardwood blocks the elbow strike.
Dickens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardwood's efforts to push away.
Dickens lands an elbow that stopped Hardwood in his tracks for a moment.
Dickens tries to stall but Hardwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dickens taking a breather.
Hardwood wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Dickens avoids it well.
Dickens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dickens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hardwood misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Hardwood misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Hardwood.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardwood!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickens is looking to clinch.
Hardwood throws out a counter right but Dickens avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hardwood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dickens moves out of range as Hardwood strikes.
Hardwood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dickens is out of range and Hardwood settles back down.
Hardwood throws a lazy right hand but Dickens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dickens digs a good body shot into Hardwood's ribs.
Dickens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood is looking to chop away at Dickens's legs.
Hardwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardwood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardwood missing with a left hand there. Dickens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dickens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickens misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardwood throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Dickens moves into the clinch.
Dickens tries to work over Hardwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
Dickens can't find room to land a body shot as Hardwood controls the action.
Dickens lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Hardwood is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickens lands a big right hand that drops Hardwood! The killer instinct kicks in and Dickens finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dickens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Dickens!
Richard Dickens decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC Challengers 80
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Vicente uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardwood.
Vicente dives in and grabs Hardwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes down on Vicente's head and hops out.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vicente. #CL2#
Vicente drives through and clinches with Hardwood against the cage.
Vicente tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardwood just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Hardwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood misses with a double jab.
Vicente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicente moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Hardwood lands a leg kick that knocks Vicente off balance momentarily.
Vicente shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardwood as he jumps to the side.
Lance Hardwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felicito Vicente.
Vicente is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vicente or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardwood, which made it look bad.
Hardwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardwood clobbers Vicente with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardwood misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vicente misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vicente fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Vicente shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardwood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vicente not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet but Vicente is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vicente trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardwood wants to stand and escape but Vicente is having none of it.
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vicente passes Hardwood's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Vicente is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vicente looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicente trying to control from half guard but Hardwood is working away. #SUB2#
Vicente is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Vicente is looking to advance position but Hardwood won't allow it.
Vicente is looking to take a break and control but Hardwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Hardwood is in trouble now - Vicente has advanced to mount!
Vicente content just to control the position here.
Vicente wants to control the pace but Hardwood is squirming around nicely.
Hardwood wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Vicente 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 Vicente has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet but Vicente drags him back down.
Vicente moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Vicente 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 Vicente has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Vicente tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vicente has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vicente has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lance Hardwood will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vicente pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vicente moves away.
Vicente throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Vicente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Lance Hardwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Vicente tries to move into range but Hardwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardwood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vicente goes for a double leg but Hardwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardwood continues to drive forward.
Vicente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardwood throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vicente. Those never looked like landing.
Hardwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicente is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Vicente.
Vicente uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardwood.
And Vicente tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardwood pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch lands to the side of Vicente 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vicente. Vicente circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vicente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicente slips a jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardwood punishes Vicente's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Vicente slips a straight right by Hardwood.
Vicente tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood throwing a counter right hand but Vicente manages to avoid it.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Vicente ducks down to avoid it.
Hardwood misses the jab.
Vicente fails with the takedown.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Vicente uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hardwood backs off Vicente throws a huge counter combo but Hardwood manages to avoid it all.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Hardwood. Those never looked like landing.
Vicente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Vicente chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardwood can pounce on him.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Hardwood tries a low kick but Vicente avoids it.
Hardwood misses with a right hand
and Vicente counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vicente wants to clinch.#T2#
Vicente wants to clinch up but Hardwood keeps it at a distance.
Hardwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vicente.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Vicente looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vicente will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lance Hardwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felicito Vicente.
Vicente lands a right hook to the body.
Hardwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vicente.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vicente eats them both and turns towards Hardwood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Vicente fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hardwood to the ground. Vicente is now in Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicente controls the pace.
Hardwood wants to stand but Vicente is controlling the position. #T3#
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicente sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardwood's guard. #SUB2#
Vicente is looking for a kimura here.
Vicente is keen to just control but Hardwood is a slippery customer.
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet.
Felicito Vicente has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hardwood is staying active underneath Vicente, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Vicente is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Vicente is working for a kimura but Hardwood is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Vicente looking for a submission but Hardwood manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Vicente wants to pass the guard but Hardwood is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardwood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vicente moves forwards but Hardwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vicente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Vicente looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hardwood!
Hardwood is pushing Vicente's head away, looking to escape. Vicente manages to hold on to the position though.
Vicente wants to control but Hardwood is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vicente goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hardwood has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vicente but great work by Hardwood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicente is trying to buck Hardwood off.
Hardwood tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vicente is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardwood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hardwood tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vicente. #T1#
Vicente trying to hold on to Hardwood's head to control him but Hardwood postures up.
Vicente slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardwood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vicente's guard.#SUB2#
Vicente escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vicente wants to sweep here but Hardwood controlling him for the moment.
Hardwood wants to stand but Vicente has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Vicente working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
Hardwood wanted to stand there but Vicente had control of the position. #SUB2#
Vicente is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardwood wants to stand and escape but instead Vicente has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vicente wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hardwood's closed guard. He's half up but Hardwood has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hardwood pivots and extends the arm, Vicente falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hardwood! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Hardwood!
A relieved looking Lance Hardwood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC Challengers 77
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedotov tries to clinch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fedotov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Hardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Fedotov.
Hardwood throws a front kick that sends Fedotov stumbling back into the cage.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Fedotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedotov staying out of range there.
Fedotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedotov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Fedotov misses the shot to the body.
Hardwood misses with a body punch
and Fedotov counters with a good low kick that Hardwood was not able to check.
Hardwood connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fedotov has time to react.
Fedotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Hardwood is looking for the big counter here.
Hardwood misses with a hook
enabling Fedotov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Fedotov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Hardwood checks a leg kick.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Hardwood throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fedotov counter with a right hand.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Fedotov with a series of wild strikes but Fedotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Fedotov slips under a jab.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Fedotov.
Fedotov scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Fedotov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardwood moves away.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fedotov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood cracks Fedotov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A big right from Hardwood misses.
Fedotov misses with a hook.
Fedotov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fedotov throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedotov.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardwood lands with a hook. Fedotov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Fedotov avoids them all with ease.
Fedotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedotov misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardwood throws a counter combo.
Fedotov slips a jab and a cross from Hardwood.
Sloppy strikes from Hardwood. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Fedotov lands the left hand.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Fedotov should have avoided that one.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedotov.
Hardwood punishes Fedotov's body with a nice straight punch.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
Hardwood thinks about the counter body kick.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Fedotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedotov defending well as Hardwood loads up on a big left hand.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand.
Hardwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardwood connects with a body shot that sends Fedotov's belly button to the back.
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!#TD#
Fedotov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fedotov trying to mount his opponent but Hardwood defends it. #T4#
Fedotov is looking to take a break and control but Hardwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fedotov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fedotov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fedotov is really struggling to control Hardwood but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwood is trying to stand up here but Fedotov is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedotov slips a nice elbow through Hardwood's hands, connecting with Hardwood's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood tries to kick Fedotov off but Fedotov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fedotov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hardwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedotov.
Fedotov checks a low kick from Hardwood.
Fedotov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardwood just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Fedotov finds it's way through Hardwood's defenses.
Fedotov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedotov manages to avoid it.
Fedotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwood misses with a double jab.
Fedotov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fedotov misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardwood.
Fedotov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fedotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedotov.
Fedotov is looking to counter punch.
Hardwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedotov manages to avoid it.
Fedotov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fedotov moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood catches Fedotov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Fedotov takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood moves out of range as Fedotov strikes.
Hardwood looks to land a combination. Fedotov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hardwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fedotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a hook but Fedotov blocks it.
Fedotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedotov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fedotov tries a low kick but Hardwood avoids it.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardwood throws a low kick but Fedotov moves out of range easily.
Fedotov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedotov throws a wild body kick that Hardwood sees coming a mile off.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Hardwood moves out of range as Fedotov strikes.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Fedotov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardwood sprawls well. Hardwood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fedotov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardwood throws a right hand that Fedotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Fedotov also avoids with ease.
Fedotov scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Fedotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Fedotov scores with a takedown into Hardwood's guard.
Fedotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedotov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fedotov advances position into side control!
Fedotov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fedotov wants to control but Hardwood is keeping him busy.
Hardwood wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Fedotov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fedotov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fedotov advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Fedotov.
Fedotov unloads with some shots from mount but Hardwood bucks and avoids them well.
Fedotov lands a big shot there that rocks Hardwood but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hardwood wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Fedotov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardwood turns into him and now he's in Fedotov's guard. #T4##SU2#
Hardwood stands up and waves to Fedotov to follow him.
Fedotov misses the shot to the body.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Fedotov drives through with a takedown into Hardwood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fedotov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lance Hardwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardwood with a hook.
Hardwood feints and then cracks Fedotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fedotov down.
Hardwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fedotov throws out a powerful jab.
Hardwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Fedotov clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardwood is trying to break free.
Hardwood blocks an elbow strike from Fedotov. #BC2#
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Fedotov with a series of wild strikes but Fedotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fedotov slips under a jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood walks into a straight right hand from Fedotov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedotov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the head.
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood tries a low kick but Fedotov avoids it.
Hardwood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fedotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
Hardwood cracks a nice hook into Fedotov's ribs.
Hardwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fedotov throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood misses with a looping left.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut. Fedotov saw that one coming.
Fedotov takes one to the side of the head.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Fedotov.
Hardwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedotov wants to clinch.
Fedotov lands a jab to Hardwood's midsection.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hardwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Hardwood is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedotov counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hardwood out cold! What a finish! Fedotov is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vyacheslav Fedotov!
After winning the bout, Vyacheslav Fedotov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC Challengers 75
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Pouko moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pouko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls well. He's pushed Pouko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pouko is defended easily by Hardwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Hardwood lands with a good body shot.
Hardwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko checks a leg kick nicely.
Pouko dives in and grabs Hardwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes down on Pouko's head and hops out.#TD#
Pouko looking to score a takedown here. Hardwood is defending well but Pouko drives through and ends up in Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood being controlled here, momentarily.
Pouko looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet but Pouko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pouko has gone for a leg lock! Hardwood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pouko's guard.#REVB#
Pouko looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouko, not yet.
Hardwood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pouko trying to control the position.
Hardwood won't allow Pouko to sweep him here.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Pouko won't let him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pouko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Pouko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hardwood to the ground. Pouko is now in Hardwood's guard.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pouko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hardwood wants to stand up but Pouko is controlling him.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouko won't allow Hardwood to get back to his feet.
Pouko pushing down on Hardwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pouko is keen to just control but Hardwood is a slippery customer.
Pouko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pouko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up but Pouko is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardwood loads up on a big right hand but Pouko slips the punch.
Pouko has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pouko is defended easily by Hardwood.
Pouko shoots in but Hardwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Pouko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Pouko's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Pouko with that takedown attempt.
Pouko staying out of range there.#TD#
Pouko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardwood's guard now, I'm sure.
Pouko won't allow Hardwood to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
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#
Pouko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardwood eats them both and turns towards Pouko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Pouko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Pouko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pouko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pouko advances to half guard.
Pouko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pouko slips nicely into half guard.
Pouko is controlling the pace.
Hardwood pushes Pouko off but Pouko dives into side control.
Pouko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pouko trying to control the position but Hardwood is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouko taking a break here but Hardwood is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet.
Pouko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardwood keeps working.
Pouko content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Pouko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hardwood to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pouko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hardwood wants to stand and escape but Pouko is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Pouko misses.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pouko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardwood.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Pouko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls well. He's pushed Pouko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pouko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood lands a jab to Pouko's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pouko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood dips to his left and cracks Pouko with an uppercut!
A big left from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pouko on the side of the head.
Hardwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Pouko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pouko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Hardwood. Those never looked like landing.
Hardwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pouko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut. Pouko saw that one coming.
Pouko shoots in for a double leg but Hardwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pouko fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Hardwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that Pouko avoids nicely. #TD#
Pouko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pouko is in Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood wants to stand and escape but Pouko is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pouko trying to control but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Hardwood keeping full guard, as Pouko tries to pass.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Pouko isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood leaves Pouko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pouko walks into a left hand.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pouko.
Pouko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardwood throws a nice looking combination but Pouko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pouko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls well. He's pushed Pouko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood jabs at Pouko's body.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Pouko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to avoid it but Pouko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwood to the ground. Hardwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pouko takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
Hardwood misses with a hook. Pouko ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Hardwood lands a body shot.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Hardwood scores with a nice head shot.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Pouko feinted with a counter takedown.
Pouko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pouko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pouko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardwood defends well and Pouko ends up having to push Hardwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poukos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pouko takes one to the chin there.
Hardwood scores with a one two! Pouko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Pouko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pouko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Hardwood as Pouko shoots in.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pouko's calf.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pouko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Touko Pouko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Pouko.
Pouko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pouko misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pouko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardwood defends it nicely.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Hardwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardwood 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Hardwood!
A very excited looking Lance Hardwood 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.

Event: HFC Challengers 73
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Luiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
A telegraphed right hand from Luiz misses the target.
Luiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardwood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luiz has time to react.
Hardwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luiz takes one to the side of the head.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood works over Luiz's head and body with a nice combination.
Luiz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood lands a body shot.
Luiz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Luiz moves into range and clinches up with Hardwood.#BC#
Hardwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Hardwood throws a shot from downtown. Luiz moves away and avoids it.
Luiz misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood throwing a counter right hand but Luiz manages to avoid it.
Luiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab lands there for Luiz.
Hardwood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Lance Hardwood has been cut.
Luiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardwood throws a right hand that misses
and Luiz counters with a straight right hand.
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Hardwood jabs Luiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand.
Hardwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardwood cracks Luiz with an open hand slap.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luiz misses with a two punch combination.
Luiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luiz slips a jab and a cross from Hardwood.
Luiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luiz's head backwards.
Hardwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardwood connects with a single shot there.
Luiz tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Hardwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardwood throws a leg kick which misses Luiz's front leg but catches the back leg as Luiz tries to avoid it.
Hardwood scores with a nice body kick.
Hardwood lands with a nice combination. Luiz backs away looking to recover.
Hardwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Hardwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Hardwood coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Luiz.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luiz. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardwood avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Hardwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luiz.
Hardwood is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Hardwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardwood.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Luiz walks into a jab.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luiz has a takedown stuffed.
Lance Hardwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.#CL2#
Luiz clinches. #BC#
Hardwood breaks the clinch.
Luiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Luiz walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Luiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardwood takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Luiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardwood feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hardwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luiz's calf.
Luiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardwood dips to his left and cracks Luiz with an uppercut!
Luiz misses with a two punch combination.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Hardwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Hardwood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luiz slips under a jab from Hardwood.
Luiz is looking for the big counter here.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luiz counters with a left to the body.
Luiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luiz lands a nice shot that snaps Hardwood's head back.
Luiz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luiz moves away.
Luiz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood throws a hook to the side of Luiz's head but Luiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luiz staying out of range there.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardwood throws a good cross that connects.
Hardwood throws a right hand that Luiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Luiz also avoids with ease.#T1#
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Luiz avoids them all with ease.
Hardwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardwood thumps Luiz with a low kick.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luiz throws a lazy right hand but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Hardwood.
Luiz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Luiz does no damage.
Hardwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood dips to his left and cracks Luiz with an uppercut!
A big left from Luiz misses.
Hardwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Hardwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luiz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Luiz instigates a clinch.
Luiz wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Hardwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Luiz rushes Hardwood and presses him up against the cage.
Hardwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luiz can do to turn this around?#BC#
Hardwood manages to break the clinch.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luiz throws a shot from downtown. Hardwood moves away and avoids it.
Luiz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardwood scores with a jab.
Luiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luiz.
Luiz ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Luiz's body. Luiz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Luiz throws a body punch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Luiz swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hardwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardwood throws a big counter combination but Luiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Luiz.
Nice jab there from Hardwood.
Luiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood cracks the inside of Luiz's front leg.
Luiz swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
Luiz misses with a straight left.
Hardwood lands a head shot.#T4#
Luiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardwood misses the jab.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
It looked like Hardwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luiz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Luiz's head.
Hardwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardwood misses with a looping left.
Luiz wants to counter the offense by Hardwood and move into the clinch position.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood throws a hook to the side of Luiz's head but Luiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Hardwood.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Luiz with a series of wild strikes but Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Hardwood's cut.
That's time! Hardwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Luiz. Those never looked like landing.
Hardwood looks to land a right hand but Luiz moved out of range.
Luiz throws a right and a left that Hardwood avoids nicely.
Hardwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luiz.
Luiz misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luiz walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
A lazy left from Hardwood finds it's target.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that Luiz avoids nicely.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Luiz is just out of range.
Luiz digs a good hook to Hardwood's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Luiz.#T1#
Hardwood cracks Luiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luiz is looking to clinch.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luiz moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Hardwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luiz.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Hardwood.
Hardwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Luiz should have avoided that one.
Hardwood lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Hardwood. Beautiful body shot.
Luiz swinging wildly here. #T2#
Hardwood looks to throw the jab but Luiz is out of range.
Lance Hardwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Luiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Hardwood is rocked!
Luiz is stalking Hardwood. Hardwood circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Luiz, and it's lights out! Hardwood really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Luiz!

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