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CEC 542
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardon with a poor takedown
and Kamenov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Hardon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Kamenov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kamenov misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kamenov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Hardon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've been hearing that Hardon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardon lands a couple of digs.
Kamenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardon is controlling him.
Hardon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamenov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamenov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Hardon won't allow Kamenov to sweep him here.
Hardon postures up in Kamenov's guard and throws a big left but Kamenov blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kamenov is pulling down on Hardon's head to control his posture.
Hardon works over Kamenov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kamenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon.
Hardon throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamenov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hardon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kamenov is stalling in the full guard.
Hardon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
Kamenov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hardon.
Hardon punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenov in particular looking to stall.
Hardon strikes from the bottom but Kamenov passes into mount!
#SUB2#
Kamenov working for a submission but Hardon is keeping him at bay.
Hardon tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Kamenov has taken his back.
Kamenov controlling from the back.
Hardon wants to escape the position.
Will Kamenov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Kamenov doesn't have the hooks in and Hardon manages to turn into his guard.
Hardon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kamenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kamenov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hardon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardon landing with the ground and pound.
Hardon throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardon stands up over Kamenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardon stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenov.
Hardon throwing strikes but missing.
Hardon is in close to Kamenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Hardon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardon throws a strike but Kamenov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Kamenov gets to his feet - Hardon follows without any prompting.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamenov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamenov.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Kamenov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamenov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamenov is fending him off so far but Hardon persists. Nope, Kamenov circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamenov's waist but Kamenov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardon off to one side.
Hardon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenov lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Medium Hardon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamenov misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardon throws a body kick that misses
and Kamenov counters with a good low kick that Hardon was not able to check.
Kamenov jabs Hardon right on the nose. Hardon blinks but takes it well.
Aleksandar Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardon is defended easily by Kamenov.
Hardon tries to clinch but Kamenov moves out of range. #TD#
Hardon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hardon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kamenov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hardon's best efforts.
Hardon looks to land a strike but Kamenov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kamenov wants to sweep here but Hardon controlling him for the moment.
Kamenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamenov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardon is one step ahead there.
Kamenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon. #T2#
Kamenov wants to stand and escape but Hardon is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamenov holds on and takes a little breather.
Hardon distracts Kamenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardon throwing strikes from guard but Kamenov blocks nicely.
Hardon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamenov seems keen to control Hardon's posture.
Kamenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon.
Hardon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardon throwing strikes but missing.
Hardon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Hardon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardon throwing strikes but missing.
Kamenov has Hardon pulled in close to control his posture.
Hardon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardon throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamenov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon.
Kamenov working a defensive guard here.
Hardon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hardon wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardon striking off his back but it's not causing Kamenov any problems.
Hardon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kamenov trying to control but Hardon is working from the bottom.
Hardon trying to strike off his back.
Kamenov controlling from the top position.
Medium Hardon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandar Kamenov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kamenov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kamenov throws the left hand but Hardon avoids the punch easily.
Kamenov jabs Hardon right on the nose. Hardon blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Hardon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kamenov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamenov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardon thows a huge punch but Kamenov dodges it nicely.
Hardon throwing shots but Kamenov is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon throws a strike but Kamenov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hardon throwing strikes but missing.
Hardon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hardon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamenov has wrist control.
Kamenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon. #T1#
Hardon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamenov has wrist control.
Kamenov controls Hardon momentarily but Hardon frees himself.
Hardon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardon cracks Kamenov with a solid left hand.
Hardon lands a couple of digs.
Kamenov has momentary wrist control but Hardon slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kamenov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardon is working Kamenov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aleksandar Kamenov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Kamenov is rocked!#T2#
Kamenov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon.
Kamenov is still in real trouble! Can Hardon finish him?
Hardon throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Kamenov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hardon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hardon tries to pull guard but Kamenov won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenov lands with a left to the head.
Hardon jumps guard but Kamenov stands there with Hardon around his waist. Hardon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kamenov.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Hardon pulls Kamenov into guard.
#T3#
Kamenov passes Hardon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kamenov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hardon punching from the bottom.
Kamenov controlling the action here.
Hardon wants to get back to full guard but Kamenov has mounted him!
Hardon is looking to improve his position but Kamenov isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hardon swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Kamenov controlling the pace for now.
Kamenov wants to control the pace but Hardon is squirming around nicely.
Kamenov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hardon is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Medium Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamenov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Kamenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamenov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Kamenov!
Aleksandar Kamenov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#635 Sito v Wayne
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as LeBlanc blocks the leg kick.
LeBlanc misses with a straight right.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
Hardon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardon. Hardon gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
Hardon lands a body shot.
Hardon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
LeBlanc checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Hardon.
LeBlanc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardon cracks LeBlanc with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
LeBlanc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
Hardon misses with a right hand
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hardon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Claude LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LeBlanc checks a leg kick. #T2#
LeBlanc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LeBlanc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon is looking to land body kicks.
Hardon throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlanc manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardon moves out of range as LeBlanc strikes.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc connects with a single shot there.
Hardon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Medium Hardon has been cut.
LeBlanc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hardon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlanc.
Hardon attempts a counter takedown but LeBlanc avoids it well and moves away.
LeBlanc lands with a hook. Hardon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LeBlanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBlanc. That did some damage!
LeBlanc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Hardon.
Hardon throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBlanc misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
Hardon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Hardon. #T4##KD2#
LeBlanc drops Hardon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hardon looks back up at him and smiles so LeBlanc waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Hardon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hardon head around and knocks him out cold! LeBlanc hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claude LeBlanc!
A very excited looking Claude LeBlanc 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.
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Event:
GAMMA#631 Gunnar v Torres 3
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Hardon.
Bryant blocks a leg kick.
Hardon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardon throws a front kick aimed at Bryant's knee but Bryant avoids it well.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
A nice combination there by Bryant.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardon in his tracks.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Hardon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
Bryant slips a straight right by Hardon.
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!
Hardon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardon thows a leg kick but Bryant checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon.
A good leg kick by Bryant.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bryant misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
Bryant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Bryant as he checks the leg kick.
Hardon connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardon is looking to chop away at Bryant's legs.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Hardon is out of range.
Hardon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hardon misses the jab.
Hardon throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon lands with a right hand.
Hardon moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hardon.
Hardon goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Hardon.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bryant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hardon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hardon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Hardon's shoulder, as Hardon tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant scores with a leg kick.
Hardon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Hardon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bryant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryant is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hardon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bryant tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Hardon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bryant, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hardon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hardon tries for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
Hardon trying to control the position but Bryant is working away.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardon swings around for an armbar but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hardon's guard.
Bryant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bryant trying to control but Hardon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hardon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryant trying to control but Hardon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hardon working for a triangle but Bryant defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Medium Hardon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryant can pounce on him.
Hardon scores with a nice right hand.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. Bryant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardon lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Hardon is looking to slow Bryant down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Hardon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws the left hand but Hardon avoids the punch easily.
Hardon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Hardon ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bryant.
Hardon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant checks a low kick from Hardon.#T1#
Hardon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryant's calf.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Hardon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardon stuffs the takedown.
Bryant backing away here, and Hardon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hardon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bryant, as that shot connected.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Hardon misses with a looping right.
Hardon throws a leg kick but Bryant checks it.
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardon defends it nicely.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryant closes the distance but Hardon moves to the side
and Hardon counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon jabs at Bryant's body.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryant. That did some damage!
Bryant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardon doesn't seem bothered though.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bryant throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Bryant misses. #T3#
Bryant moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bryant cracks Hardon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
Bryant takes a swing at Hardon's ribcage but misses.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bryant!
Hardon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Bryant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bryant.
Hardon lands with a good body shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardon.
Hardon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Hardon.
Hardon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Hardon.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardon connects with a solid leg kick.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Hardon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardon. #SUB#
Hardon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardon pushing down on Bryant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hardon seems to be working for a kimura but Bryant defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bryant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardon pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Medium Hardon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hardon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardon lands a nice shot that snaps Bryant's head back.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardon sprawls well. Hardon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bryant looks for the body kick but Hardon saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hardon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bryant is doing well to control the position and prevent Hardon from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Hardon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
Bryant is staying active underneath Hardon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardon prevents Bryant from improving his position.
Hardon is trying to control. Bryant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hardon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Hardon is controlling well.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hardon is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
Hardon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bryant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hardon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bryant is just riding it out for now. Hardon eventually gives up the hold.
Bryant gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Hardon preventing the sweep.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully.
Medium Hardon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardon slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hardon seems content to control.
Bryant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bryant.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bryant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Hardon.
Hardon with a nice cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hardon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bryant misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medium Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardon 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Hardon!
After winning the bout, Medium Hardon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GAMMA#625 Gunnar v Fjera 2
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sauced.
Sauced catches Hardon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sauced swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Stew Sauced has been cut.
Sauced throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Sauced tries to keep at a distance but Hardon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sauced swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardon prevents a body shot from Sauced.
Hardon controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon lands with a light punch inside.
Hardon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sauced misses with the head strike.
Hardon is working for takedown but Sauced is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauced misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hardon is trying to stall.
#TD#
Hardon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Sauced manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sauced throws a hook but Hardon blocks it.
Sauced misses with a combination
#TD#
and Hardon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sauced is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hardon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sauced looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sauced looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sauced! #REVB#
Sauced controls the position.#T2#
Sauced working the head with strikes.
Sauced working the ground and pound but Hardon is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Sauced tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sauced has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sauced trying to control the action but Hardon is working from the bottom.
Hardon is being controlled here. #SU2#
Sauced decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sauced jabs at Hardon's body.
Stew Sauced seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Hardon throws a poor cross that misses
and Sauced counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardon thinking.
Sauced scores with a body shot.
Sauced keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Sauced responds with a good body kick, but Hardon manages to step out the way in time.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
Sauced throws a solid leg kick but Hardon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sauced.
Hardon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Hardon has Sauced up against the cage in a clinch.
Sauced tries to work over Hardon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sauced lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardon tries to score a body lock takedown but Sauced shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardon is looking to control Sauced's arms but Sauced gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hardon has his back to the cage.
Sauced is pressed up against the cage. Hardon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sauced down to the mat. Sauced avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sauced throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sauced.
Sauced waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardon.#T4#
Hardon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sauced takes a swing at Hardon's ribcage but misses.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sauced throws a series of punches but Hardon avoids them all with ease.
Sauced lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon misses the body punch
and Sauced counters with a good low kick that Hardon was not able to check.
Hardon slips under a jab.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Sauced throws a fast counter high kick but Hardon manages to duck under it in time.
Hardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sauced throws a lazy right hand but Hardon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sauced throws out a loose jab but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stew Sauced dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stew Sauced's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hardon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sauced thows a leg kick but Hardon checks it
and Hardon counters with a left and a right that stings Sauced.
Stew Sauced seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
Hardon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Hardon has closed the distance and engaged Sauced in a clinch.
Sauced prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sauced being controlled against the cage.
Sauced is trying to pull guard but Hardon has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauced lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Hardon to work.
Hardon blocking some punches.
Sauced misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##TD#
Hardon wants the takedown. Sauced is fighting it off but Hardon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sauced's guard against the cage.
Hardon passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Hardon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hardon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sauced is not content to let Hardon control the position. #SUB#
Hardon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Hardon tries for a kimura but Sauced is defending well.
Hardon wants to control but Sauced is keeping him busy.
Sauced tries to improve position but can't.
Sauced can't do much from the bottom here.
Sauced prevents Hardon from moving into mount. #T3##SUB#
Hardon is trying to get an arm triangle but Sauced is defending well.
Medium Hardon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardon working away.#SUB#
Hardon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hardon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hardon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sauced struggling a bit here.
Sauced is looking to regain half guard here but Hardon keeps moving and retains side control.
Sauced manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hardon's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sauced knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hardon is looking for a kimura but Sauced is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardon to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Hardon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stew Sauced's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sauced connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sauced lands the left hand.
Sauced misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Hardon clinches up with Sauced and pushes him back against the cage.
Sauced's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sauced's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sauced misses with a punch on the inside.
Sauced is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hardon wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauced lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardon lands a body punch. #TD2#
Sauced jumps guard.
Hardon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hardon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauced is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sauced is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardon is aware though and is defending well.
Sauced takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sauced keeping full guard, as Hardon tries to pass.
Hardon is working hard here to advance position.
Hardon prevents Sauced from getting back to his feet.
Sauced is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sauced pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardon jabs Sauced right on the nose. Sauced blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Hardon works Sauced's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Hardon drops Sauced with a big left hand and mounts him. Sauced is in big trouble! #ROC#
Sauced is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon is looking to work his way around to Sauced's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Hardon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sauced has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hardon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sauced to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sauced shrugs it off.
Sauced tries to reverse the position but Hardon maintains control.#SUB#
Hardon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Hardon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sauced is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sauced and Hardon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Sauced stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sauced is looking for a sweep.
Hardon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sauced keeps working.
Hardon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sauced!
Hardon looking to control but Sauced is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Hardon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sauced manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sauced can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardon laying and praying for a moment but Sauced takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hardon is keen to just control but Sauced is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hardon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sauced has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sauced trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medium Hardon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Hardon!
Our winner, Medium Hardon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Stew Sauced stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not my day, I'm so unlucky. Sorry fans I had disappointed you all.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#618 Bryant v Gymer
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardon avoids a kick to the body.
Hardon tries to clinch up.
Verama stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardon. Hardon gets slowly back to his feet.
Verama wants to land a leg kick but Hardon is out of range.
Hardon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
Hardon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardon misses with a wild body shot.
Verama is looking to counter the offense by Hardon and move into the clinch.
Hardon misses with a left hand
and Verama counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Hardon 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.
Verama digs a good body shot into Hardon's ribs.#CL#
Verama closes the distance and pushes Hardon back into the cage.
Verama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verama misses with a punch to the body.
Hardon stalling in the clinch but Verama improves position. #T1##TD2#
Hardon has Verama pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hardon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Verama tumbling to the mat - Hardon dives into Verama's guard.
Verama is trying to control the position but Hardon postures up.
Verama is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Verama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Verama working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Verama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verama keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Verama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Verama is looking for a kimura here.
Hardon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Verama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Verama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Hardon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verama defends it easily.
Hardon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Verama's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Verama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardon defends it easily.
Hardon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verama is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hardon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Verama has locked up a guillotine! Verama's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hardon is holding on here and Verama must be using up a lot of energy. Hardon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Verama gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Verama!
Hector Verama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#615 Belliveau v Steam
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Hallick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big left from Hallick misses.
Hardon misses with a takedown
and Hallick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardon throws a hook but Hallick blocks it.
Hardon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hallick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardon ducks under a wild hook from Hallick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hardon misses.
Hardon ducks under a wild hook from Hallick.
Hardon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick misses the jab.
Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallick moves away.
Hallick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Hallick. No joy for Hardon on that attempt.
Al Hallick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medium Hardon.
Hardon wants to clinch up but Hallick keeps it at a distance.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallick is just out of range.
Al Hallick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Hardon.
Hallick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Hallick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardon.
Hallick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Hardon 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.
Hardon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallick was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardon.
Hallick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon.
Hardon throws a lazy head kick
and Hallick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hallick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardon shoots in looking for a takedown. Hallick tries to sprawl out of it but Hardon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hallick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardon scores with a hook to the body. Hallick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2##TD2#
Hardon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hallick tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hardon tightening his grip on Hallick, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Hardon working for the choke.
Hallick wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Hardon tightening his grip on Hallick, looking for the choke.
Hardon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Hardon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hallick is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Hardon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Hallick showing good submission defense here.
Hardon is looking to control Hallick but Hallick is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Hardon looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Hallick is controlling Hardon 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Hardon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hardon working for submissions but it's allowed Hallick to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallick prevents Hardon from improving his position.
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 Al Hallick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Hallick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hallick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hallick misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Hallick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hallick keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully.
Hardon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallick is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hallick is trying to stand up here but Hardon is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Hardon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hallick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hallick is trying to stand.
Hardon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hallick!
Hardon wants to control the pace but Hallick is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Hardon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hallick has worked his arm free - good work by Hallick!
#SUB2#
Hardon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hallick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Hardon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hallick, who protects the arm well.
Hardon trying to control the action but Hallick is working from the bottom. #ES#
Hallick throws Hardon to one side and escapes!#T3#
Nice defenses there by Hallick.
Hardon fails with a takedown attempt.
Hallick connects with a leg kick. Hardon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hallick scores with a head kick.
Hallick throws a series of strikes that have Hardon backpedaling.
#TD2#
Hardon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Hallick has one foot on Hardon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Al Hallick is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon tries to clinch up.#T4#
Hallick misses with an uppercut. Hardon saw that one coming.
Hardon punishes Hallick's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallick punishes Hardon's body with a nice straight punch.
Hallick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Hardon misses
and Hallick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallick misses with a straight right.
Hardon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Hardon misses.
Hardon scores with a jab to the body.
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallick.
Hallick fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Hallick.
Hallick is looking to chop away at Hardon's legs.
Hardon flicks out a counter leg kick but Hallick steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Hallick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Hallick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Hallick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hallick throws the kick towards the body but Hardon avoids it.
Hallick stuffs the takedown.
Hardon misses with a straight right.
Hallick moves away from the strike by Hardon.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Hallick.
Hardon throws a lazy head kick
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardon throws a body punch but Hallick moves out of range.
Hallick misses with a straight right.
Hallick moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHardon.
Hardon throws a front kick aimed at Hallick's knee but Hallick avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hallick. Those never looked like landing.
Hallick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon.
Nice cross by Hallick.
Hardon throws the left hand but Hallick avoids the punch easily.
Hardon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Hardon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Hardon misses.
A shot to the body from Hardon misses
and Hardon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardon moves out of range as Hallick strikes.
Hallick keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
Hardon walks into a straight right hand from Hallick.
Hallick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardon looks to land a right hand but Hallick moved out of range.
Hallick thuds his right hand into Hardon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardon throws a body punch but Hallick moves out of range.
Hallick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardon on the side of the head.
Hardon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Medium Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hallick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardon connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Hardon misses with a right hand
and Hallick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardon misses the shot to the body.
Hardon lands a nice shot to the body.
Hallick lands a jab.
Hallick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardon.
Hardon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallick.
Hardon tries to clinch there but Hallick circles away.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallick manages to avoid it.
Hallick takes one on the button.
Hardon misses with a hook
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallick misses with the combination.
Hardon throws a front kick aimed at Hallick's knee but Hallick avoids it well.
Hardon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallick. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Hardon.
Hardon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hallick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardon scrambles back to his feet.
Hardon tests Hallick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It looks like Hallick has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hallick tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallick. Hallick obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Hallick. That snapped Hardon's head back.
#T4#
Hallick tests Hardon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardon swings widly with a right hand
and Hallick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Hallick - just one landing.
Hallick avoids the body shot from Hardon.
Hallick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon.
Nice cross by Hallick.
Hardon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Hardon is rocked!
Hardon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallick. Hallick obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallick finish him?
Hardon is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Hallick Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hardon is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Al Hallick!
Al Hallick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GAMMA#610 Rutten v Fjera
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
BatzCastelmore throws a jab when Hardon was well out of range.
BatzCastelmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Hardon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardon.
BatzCastelmore misses with a wild combination.
Hardon swings widly with a right hand
and BatzCastelmore counters with a straight right hand.
BatzCastelmore throws a series of punches but Hardon avoids them all with ease.
BatzCastelmore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - BatzCastelmore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Hardon 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.
BatzCastelmore throws a right hand that misses
and Hardon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardon connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BatzCastelmore.
Hardon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but BatzCastelmore is just out of range.
Hardon lands the left hand.#T1#
BatzCastelmore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardon misses the jab.
Nice body kick from BatzCastelmore.
Hardon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and BatzCastelmore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from BatzCastelmore misses the target.
Hardon defending well as BatzCastelmore loads up on a big left hand.
Hardon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid body kick from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore misses with a few strikes there.
Hardon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as BatzCastelmore backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
Charles BatzCastelmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon ducks under a wild hook from BatzCastelmore.
Hardon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by BatzCastelmore.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for BatzCastelmore.
We've been told by BatzCastelmore's head coaches at Ballshoi Ballet 3 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Hardon misses with a looping left.
BatzCastelmore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BatzCastelmore misses with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon manages to avoid it.
Hardon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardon misses with a hook. BatzCastelmore ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore walks into a jab.
Hardon misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Hardon misses its intended target.
A big right from Hardon misses.
BatzCastelmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon throws a hook to the side of BatzCastelmore's head but BatzCastelmore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BatzCastelmore digs a good hook to Hardon's body.
BatzCastelmore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
BatzCastelmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon.
BatzCastelmore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardon on the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Hardon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore slips a jab and a cross from Hardon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. BatzCastelmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
BatzCastelmore lands a jab.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice looking body shot.
BatzCastelmore misses with a right hand
and Hardon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a series of strikes that have Hardon backpedaling.
BatzCastelmore lands a jab to the nose.
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!
BatzCastelmore misses with a body kick.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but BatzCastelmore is just out of range.
Hardon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BatzCastelmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
BatzCastelmore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
BatzCastelmore throws out a leg kick but Hardon moves out of range and BatzCastelmore only half commits.
Hardon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hardon works BatzCastelmore's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. BatzCastelmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from BatzCastelmore.
Hardon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BatzCastelmore.
Hardon throws a big shot that misses.
Hardon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardon there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardon with the counter takedown but BatzCastelmore avoids it easily.
A head kick from BatzCastelmore lands but Hardon takes it in his stride.
Hardon scores with a jab to the body.
BatzCastelmore ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
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 Charles BatzCastelmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore'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#
BatzCastelmore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardon throws out the jab.
Hardon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BatzCastelmore circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from BatzCastelmore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Hardon.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardon.
Hardon misses with a right hand
and BatzCastelmore counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardon slips a straight right by BatzCastelmore.
A clash of legs there as Hardon blocks the low kick.
BatzCastelmore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charles BatzCastelmore is winning the standup battle so far.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Hardon avoids it easily.
Hardon lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon blocks a jab.
BatzCastelmore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BatzCastelmore lands a front kick.
BatzCastelmore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon pivots, looking for a leg kick but BatzCastelmore is out of range and Hardon settles back down. #T1#
BatzCastelmore misses with an uppercut. Hardon saw that one coming.
Hardon misses the body punch
and BatzCastelmore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BatzCastelmore cracks Hardon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardon lands a nice looking body shot.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hardon counters with a nice double leg into side control. BatzCastelmore won't be happy with that. #ES#
BatzCastelmore explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BatzCastelmore slips a jab from Hardon.
BatzCastelmore throws a series of punches but Hardon moves out of range.
Hardon feints a counter leg kick.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon lands a really nice looking cross but BatzCastelmore seems unphased.
Hardon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BatzCastelmore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardon throws a big shot that misses.
BatzCastelmore ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
It looked like BatzCastelmore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BatzCastelmore misses with a head kick.
BatzCastelmore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
BatzCastelmore misses with a body kick.
Hardon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardon looks to land a combination but BatzCastelmore avoids it well.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore throws a series of punches but Hardon avoids them all with ease.
BatzCastelmore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
BatzCastelmore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardon.
BatzCastelmore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Hardon lands.
BatzCastelmore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
BatzCastelmore ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice hook to Hardon's body. Hardon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BatzCastelmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BatzCastelmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
BatzCastelmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from BatzCastelmore finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardon's head.
BatzCastelmore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardon.
#T3#
Hardon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Hardon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore throws a shot from downtown. Hardon moves away and avoids it.
Hardon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BatzCastelmore looks to land a left hand but Hardon moved out of range nicely.
Hardon with the counter takedown but BatzCastelmore avoids it easily.
BatzCastelmore staying out of range there.
Hardon avoids the head kick by BatzCastelmore.
A slapping leg kick lands for BatzCastelmore.
Hardon scores with a shot to the body.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BatzCastelmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardon counters with a left and a right that stings BatzCastelmore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardon takes a swing at BatzCastelmore's ribcage but misses.
Hardon throws a low kick but BatzCastelmore avoids it.
A punch combination from BatzCastelmore misses. #T4#
Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore throws a sloppy head kick and Hardon moves out of range easily.
Hardon cracks BatzCastelmore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardon misses with an uppercut.
Hardon digs a good body shot into BatzCastelmore's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardon, right into the meat.
BatzCastelmore misses with a straight left.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
BatzCastelmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon.
Hardon throws a jab but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore misses the jab.
BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook. Hardon ducked under it nicely.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice shot that snaps Hardon's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles BatzCastelmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BatzCastelmore throws a quick counter head kick but Hardon was just out of range.
Hardon looks to land a combination but BatzCastelmore avoids it well.
Hardon throws a right hand that BatzCastelmore ducks under and follows up with a left that BatzCastelmore also avoids with ease.
Hardon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BatzCastelmore.
Hardon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
BatzCastelmore connects with a looping right hand.
BatzCastelmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hardon scores with a crisp jab that stopped BatzCastelmore in his tracks.
Hardon throws a head kick but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
A jab from BatzCastelmore misses.
Hardon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
BatzCastelmore lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BatzCastelmore is looking to slow Hardon down with leg kicks.
BatzCastelmore throws out a powerful jab.
BatzCastelmore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
BatzCastelmore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hardon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BatzCastelmore doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but BatzCastelmore is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by BatzCastelmore!
Hardon misses the body punch
and BatzCastelmore counters with a straight right hand.
Hardon tries a head kick but it misses.
BatzCastelmore throwing a counter right hand but Hardon manages to avoid it.
BatzCastelmore throws a push kick but Hardon slaps the foot to one side.
Hardon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
BatzCastelmore swings for the body but Hardon moves out of range.
Hardon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BatzCastelmore.
Hardon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
BatzCastelmore looks to land a body kick but Hardon moved away.
BatzCastelmore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to BatzCastelmore's calf.
BatzCastelmore just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Medium Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BatzCastelmore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
BatzCastelmore staying out of range there.
BatzCastelmore sizes up Hardon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from BatzCastelmore misses.
BatzCastelmore tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardon! But no joy.
BatzCastelmore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BatzCastelmore.
Hardon throws a low kick, looking for BatzCastelmore's leg but BatzCastelmore calmly moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardon lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardon connects with a body shot that sends BatzCastelmore's belly button to the back.
BatzCastelmore misses with a hook
and Hardon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BatzCastelmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Hardon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BatzCastelmore.
Hardon throws the left hand but BatzCastelmore avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from BatzCastelmore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
BatzCastelmore tries to work over Hardon's front leg with a kick but Hardon checks it.
A jab from BatzCastelmore misses.
Hardon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore avoids the head kick by Hardon.
Hardon misses with a hook to the body
and BatzCastelmore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardon misses with a straight left.
BatzCastelmore scores with a head kick. Hardon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
BatzCastelmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BatzCastelmore throws a counter high kick but Hardon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hardon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardon throws a right and a left that BatzCastelmore avoids nicely.
Charles BatzCastelmore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BatzCastelmore checks the leg kick nicely there.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range as Hardon strikes.#T4#
Hardon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardon.
BatzCastelmore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BatzCastelmore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon throws a sloppy head kick and BatzCastelmore moves out of range easily.
Hardon throws a lazy uppercut
and BatzCastelmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hardon swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hardon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from BatzCastelmore - the referee stops the clock and Hardon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says BatzCastelmore. Hardon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
BatzCastelmore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardon. Hardon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardon throws the left hand but BatzCastelmore avoids the punch easily.
BatzCastelmore gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hardon counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles BatzCastelmore.
Well BatzCastelmore 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles BatzCastelmore!
In his post fight interview, Charles BatzCastelmore gave a big smile as he said 'Vou le vou coucher avec moi?'.
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Event:
GAMMA#605 Sito v Lamb
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Hardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardon throws out a loose jab but May uses good head movement to avoid it.
May stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and May wants it to stay on the feet.
May was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Hardon with that takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by May.
That kick from May tenderised Hardon's leg. Hardon is trying to keep his angry face on.
May works Hardon's body with a nice hook.
Hardon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
May takes a swing at Hardon's ribcage but misses.
May throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and May counters with an outside leg kick.
May scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon throws an overhand right that lands on May's shoulder, as May tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
May lands a body shot.
May ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
Hardon misses with a lunging right hand
and May counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
May ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
May jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brad May is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
May works Hardon's body with a nice hook.
Hardon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
May lands a head shot.
May lands with a shot to the body.
Hardon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for May. That snapped Hardon's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by May. That's going to slow Hardon down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from May. Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May defends it well.
Hardon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May is looking to wear down Hardon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from May.
Hardon swats away the attempt to clinch by May.
May tries to move into range but Hardon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardon ducks under a wild hook from May.
Hardon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
May clinches with his opponent.
Hardon misses with a hook from the clinch.
May throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardon.
May misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardon.
Hardon goes for a takedown attempt but May pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brad May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medium Hardon.
Jab by May.
May looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
A jab from Hardon does it's job there.
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from May.
Hardon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
May blocks a head kick by Hardon.
#CL#
May gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardon misses with a hook to the ribs.
May lands a right hand.
May throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Hardon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hardon stands and throws May's legs to the side, diving into side control.
May tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Hardon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by May, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hardon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by May, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hardon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. May is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hardon yanks on the arm and May is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hardon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Medium Hardon!
Our winner, Medium Hardon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#600 Torres v Bryant
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Hardon swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hardon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baker lands a body punch.
Hardon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers head.
Hardon swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon working aggressively here.
I was talking to Baker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hardon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardon tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Hardon back against the cage.
Baker working aggressively here.
Hardon has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardon backwards. #T1#
Hardon lands a nice uppercut.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardon's elbow.
Hardon misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Baker takes a shot to the head.
Hardon has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Hardon misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
Baker lands with a light punch inside.
Hardon blocks a body shot from Baker.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Hardon.
Hardon wants a takedown but no success here.
Hardon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Hardon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardon misses with a punch to the body.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Hardon avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Hardon lands with a light punch inside.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Hardon misses with a body punch.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Hardon to work.
Nice body punch from Hardon.
Hardon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Humphrey Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medium Hardon.
Baker lands with a light punch inside.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baker tries a body shot but Hardon blocks it.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Baker.
Baker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardon working aggressively here.
Hardon taking a breather.
Hardon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker is leaning against Hardon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Hardon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hardon preventing the sweep.
Baker keeping full guard, as Hardon tries to pass.
Hardon trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hardon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hardon wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #T4#
Baker keeping full guard, as Hardon tries to pass.
Hardon stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Hardon trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but Hardon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardon's head.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Hardon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Humphrey Baker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baker slips a straight right by Hardon.
Hardon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardon misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a big head kick but Hardon shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardon misses with a right hand
and Baker counters with a leg kick.
Hardon catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Hardon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Baker throws a hook but Hardon avoids it easily.
Hardon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hardon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baker is able to avoid easily.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardon.
Baker throws a shot to the body.
Medium Hardon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker slips under a jab.
Hardon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Hardon is predictable there
letting Baker counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Baker lands but Hardon takes it in his stride.
Hardon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker.
Hardon blocks a leg kick.
Hardon lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the cage and back into range.
Hardon needs to keep his hands up - Baker had a free shot at his head there.
Hardon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD2#
Hardon waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Baker. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Baker to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Baker is trying to control the position but Hardon postures up.
Oh Baker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardon wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hardon trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Hardon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Humphrey Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardon throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Hardon throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Baker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baker.
Baker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
A short left from Baker. #T4#
Hardon is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Baker.
Baker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hardon.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardon digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Hardon avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
Hardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon working aggressively here.
Hardon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardon pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker being controlled against the cage.
Hardon misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardon wants a takedown but no success here.
Hardon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Medium Hardon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardon throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Hardon misses with a low kick.#KD2#
Hardon drops his shoulder and cracks Baker with a huge uppercut! Baker goes down! Can Hardon finish him?
Hardon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baker wants to stand but Hardon is controlling the position.
Hardon trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardon controls the pace.#T1#
Baker wants to stand but Hardon is controlling the position.
Baker trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hardon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Hardon.
An inside leg kick from Hardon misses.
Hardon scores with a shot to the body.
Hardon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hardon to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hardon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Hardon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Hardon is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
A shot to the body from Hardon misses #CL#
and Baker counters by clinching up.
A body shot lands from Hardon.
Hardon stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardon.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardon.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
A short right from Hardon on the inside.
Hardon lands a shoulder strike.
Hardon throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
Hardon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardon lands a body shot. #T3#
Hardon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardon stalling the fight.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Hardon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#KD2#
Hardon lands an uppercut that drops Baker! Hardon follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #SUB2#
Hardon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hardon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baker, who protects the arm well.
Baker is not content to let Hardon control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Hardon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Baker is trying to escape and Hardon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Baker is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hardon! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Medium Hardon!
A very excited looking Medium Hardon 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.
Humphrey Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'If I cant kick ur ass...my momma can !'.
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Event:
GAMMA#595 Prado v Yount
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Fenix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Hardon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Hardon tries to throw a body punch but Fenix avoids it by throwing Hardon back against the cage.
Hardon blocking some punches.
Fenix slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Hardon fails to land.
Fenix misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardon leaning against his opponent.
Fenix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fenix stops a takedown attempt from Hardon.
Marcus Fenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medium Hardon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hardon working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardon. #T1#
Fenix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fenix working aggressively here.
Hardon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardon can't get the takedown.
Hardon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Hardon.
Hardon can't find room to land a body shot as Fenix controls the action.
Hardon prevents a body shot from Fenix.
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fenix backwards.
Fenix working aggressively here.
Hardon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fenix lands a left hand.
#T2#
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hardon.
Hardon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardon.
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as Hardon controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardon wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardon as Fenix tries to tie him up.
Fenix pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardon lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix just leaning against Hardon, taking a breather.
Hardon leaning against his opponent.
Hardon scores with a hook to the body.
Fenix gets through Hardon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fenix's elbow. #TD2#
Hardon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fenix regains guard.
#T3#
Fenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardon throws an elbow that misses. Fenix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardon's guard. Nice move by Fenix!#REVR##SUB2#
Fenix is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hardon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fenix is looking to defend but Hardon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fenix! Hardon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fenix taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Medium Hardon!
A victorious Medium Hardon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#590 Lewis v Williams
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Pagnozzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Hardon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Hardon. No joy for Pagnozzi on that attempt.
Hardon shoots in for a takedown but Pagnozzi shows good takedown defense.
Hardon wants to slow Pagnozzi down by chopping away at his legs.
Pagnozzi with the counter takedown but Hardon avoids it easily.
Pagnozzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Pagnozzi misses #TD#
and Hardon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardon.
Hardon throwing strikes from guard but Pagnozzi blocks nicely.
Pagnozzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardon.
Hardon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pagnozzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardon.
Pagnozzi is trying to maintain the position but Hardon is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardon throws a strike but Pagnozzi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hardon wants to control from the top but Pagnozzi keeps moving.
Hardon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardon throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hardon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hardon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pagnozzi has locked up a guillotine! Pagnozzi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hardon is holding on here and Pagnozzi must be using up a lot of energy. Hardon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pagnozzi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Callum Pagnozzi!
Callum Pagnozzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#585 McTearson v Lewis 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Hardon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ortiz sprawls well initially but Hardon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardon controlling the action here.
Hardon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortiz tries to kick Hardon off but Hardon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hardon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hardon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is looking to improve his position.
Ortiz is staying active underneath Hardon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Hardon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hardon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hardon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ortiz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hardon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ortiz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ortiz!
Hardon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hardon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz throws a strike but Hardon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Hardon has gone for a leg lock! Ortiz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardon's guard.#REVR#
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hardon working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hardon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hardon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Hardon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Hardon keeps moving.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hardon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hardon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardon looking to control.
Ortiz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hardon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ortiz passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hardon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Hardon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hardon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Hardon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortiz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hardon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortiz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Hardon keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Medium Hardon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ortiz throws a leg kick
and Hardon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortiz.
Hardon clobbers Ortiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot lands for Hardon.
Hardon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardon throws out a counter right but Ortiz avoids it with no problem.
Ortiz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardon throws out the jab.
Ortiz lands a nice looking body shot.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon lands a lovely overhand right.
Hardon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardon is just out of range.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Hardon.
Hardon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hardon thows a body kick. Ortiz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Good leg kick by Ortiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortiz's sensitive parts.
Good work by Hardon as he checks the leg kick.
Hardon misses with a straight left.
Hardon misses with a body punch
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Hardon is predictable there
and Ortiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardon thinking.
Hardon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortiz.
Ortiz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lorenzo Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardon throws a big shot that misses.
Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
Hardon misses with a body punch
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Hardon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardon at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Ortiz there.
Hardon misses with a looping left.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Hardon shoots in and gets a takedown into Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardon is in close to Ortiz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hardon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortiz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hardon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardon wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Hardon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Ortiz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ortiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardon tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Hardon back against the cage.
Hardon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.#T4#
A hook to the body from Hardon.
Hardon tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Hardon slowing the pace effectively.
Hardon missing with knees to the body.
Ortiz is pressed up against the cage. Hardon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortiz down to the mat. Ortiz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardon misses with a body punch
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon misses with a body shot
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardon lands with a shot to the body.
Lorenzo Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz cracks Hardon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ortiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Hardon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Ortiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ortiz throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Hardon counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Hardon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Hardon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon tries to pass to full mount but Ortiz defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Hardon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hardon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortiz defends it well.
Hardon trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away.
Ortiz wants to control but Hardon is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hardon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortiz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hardon jumps into side control!
Medium Hardon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardon is trying to ground and pound but Ortiz uses the momentary lack of control by Hardon to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hardon seems to be working for a kimura but Ortiz defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ortiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardon.
Ortiz has his hands clasped together around Hardon's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB2#
Hardon is trying to work for a kimura but Ortiz is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hardon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortiz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hardon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ortiz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ortiz.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardon passes Ortiz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardon.
Hardon trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Hardon trying to control from Ortiz's half guard. Ortiz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hardon prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardon trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hardon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ortiz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Medium Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Medium Hardon!
An out of breath Medium Hardon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#580 McTearson v Krystian
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Voller blocks a jab.
Voller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Hardon.
A slow jab from Voller misses its intended target.
Voller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voller scores with a jab.
Voller slips a jab and a cross from Hardon.
Hardon misses with a lunging right hand
and Voller counters with a nice uppercut.
Voller looks for the body kick but Hardon saw that one coming.
Voller throws a sloppy head kick and Hardon moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Voller.
Voller throws a right and a left that Hardon avoids nicely.
Voller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hardon works Voller's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Hardon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voller throws out a loose jab but Hardon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon looks to throw the jab but Voller is out of range.
A left lands for Hardon.
Hardon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voller counters with a nice leg kick.
Voller avoids the body shot from Hardon.
Voller misses with a left hand
and Hardon counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Voller misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardon misses the target.
Hardon moves out of range as Voller throws a body kick.
Voller cracks a nice hook into Hardon's ribs.
Hardon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voller throws a hook but Hardon blocks it.
Hardon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardon tries a head kick but it misses.
Lars Voller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardon.#T2#
Voller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardon. Hardon obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. Voller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Voller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardon's hands.
Voller walks into a left hand.
Voller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
Hardon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Voller if he has to take too many more of those.
Hardon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Voller is out of range.
Voller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardon misses with a wild body shot.
Hardon dodges the punch combination from Voller.
Hardon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Hardon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Voller tests Hardon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Voller.
Voller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardon's head backwards.
Voller tries to work over Hardon's front leg with a kick but Hardon checks it.
Voller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Hardon blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Voller. That snapped Hardon's head back.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardon misses with an uppercut. Voller saw that one coming.
Voller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voller thumps Hardon with a low kick.
Voller slips a straight right by Hardon.#T4#
Voller misses with a straight right.
Hardon misses with a body shot.
Hardon slips a jab from Voller.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardon misses the target.
Hardon misses the shot to the body.
Voller throws out a counter right but Hardon avoids it with no problem.
Hardon with a jab.
Voller lands with a cross.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardon wants to land a leg kick but Voller is out of range.
And Voller tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardon shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardon blocks the leg kick.
Hardon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Voller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardon somewhat.
Voller scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Voller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hardon connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Voller misses its intended target.
Voller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardon connects with a single shot there.
Voller connects with a leg kick. Hardon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardon ducks right into an uppercut from Voller.
Decent striking displayed by Hardon there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardon is defended easily by Voller.
Voller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardon defends it well.
Voller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hardon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Voller ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Voller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon manages to avoid it.
Voller moves out of range as Hardon strikes.
Hardon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lars Voller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Voller tries to bum rush Hardon with a series of wild strikes but Hardon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardon walks into a jab.
Voller throws a low kick but Hardon moves out of range easily.
Voller misses with a low kick.
Hardon moves out of range of the body kick from Voller.
Voller throws a body kick that misses
and Hardon counters with a straight right hand.
Hardon feints and then cracks Voller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voller down.
Voller with a hook.#T2#
Hardon throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardon. Hardon obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardon moves away from the strike by Voller.
Voller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hardon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range.
Voller feints and then cracks Hardon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardon down.
Voller misses with a wild body shot.
Voller ducks right into an uppercut from Hardon.
Voller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardon cracks Voller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardon lands a head shot.
Voller dips to his left and cracks Hardon with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Voller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardon. #T3#
Voller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardon on the side of the head.
Voller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardon just misses with a punch to the body.
Voller scores with the left hand. Hardon knows he should have avoided that one.
Voller checks the leg kick.
Hardon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Voller.
Hardon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voller.
Voller cracks Hardon with a good jab.
Voller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardon connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Voller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon moves out of range as Voller throws a body kick.
Voller lands with a kick to the temple. Hardon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hardon throws a low kick but Voller avoids it.
Voller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Voller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
Voller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voller throws a wild body kick that Hardon sees coming a mile off.
Hardon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hardon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardon ducks under a wild hook from Voller.
Hardon lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Voller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Voller. Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardon blocks the leg kick.
Hardon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voller.
Hardon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voller. Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardon misses with a straight right.
Hardon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voller misses with a head kick.
Hardon fails with a takedown attempt.
Voller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Voller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
Voller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voller misses with a low kick.
Hardon avoids the body shot from Voller.
Voller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Voller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Voller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Voller throws a leg kick but Hardon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hardon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardon misses with a wild body shot.
Hardon swings for the body but Voller moves out of range.
Medium Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hardon missing with a left hand there. Voller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Voller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardon avoids a kick to the body.
Voller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Voller wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardon missing with a left hand there. Voller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voller misses with a low kick.
Hardon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Voller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Voller misses with a head kick.
Hardon throws a big shot that misses.
Hardon lands a head kick!
The fighters circling - Voller throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Voller throws a low kick but Hardon avoids it.
Hardon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voller lands with a cross.
Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voller moves away.
Voller avoids the body shot from Hardon.
Voller throws out a counter right but Hardon avoids it with no problem.
Voller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Voller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Voller cracks Hardon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardon connects with a looping right hand.
Hardon looks to score with a jab to the body but Voller is just out of range.
Voller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardon.
Voller dodges the punch combination from Hardon.
#T4#
Voller misses with a head kick.
Hardon appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voller avoids it really well and circles away.
Voller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Hardon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardon swings for the body but Voller moves out of range.
Lars Voller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheers as Voller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardon doesn't seem phased though.
Voller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Voller stuns Hardon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Voller lands a high kick!
Nice cross by Voller.
Voller lands with a right hand.
Hardon misses with a two punch combination.
Hardon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Voller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Voller 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Voller!
Lars Voller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMMA#574 Jordan v Gunnar 2
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Padilla scores with a takedown into Hardon's guard.#SUB#
Hardon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Padilla showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Padilla slips nicely into half guard.
Hardon trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hardon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardon trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Hardon actively working from the bottom here.
Padilla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hardon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Padilla pulls his head out easily.
Padilla is thwarting Hardon's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Padilla is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Padilla is trying to control. Hardon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Padilla controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Padilla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Padilla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Padilla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Padilla.
The strikes coming from Padilla are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardon is looking to regain half guard here but Padilla keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Padilla decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Hardon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Padilla checks it well. #CL2#
Padilla moves into the clinch.
Padilla avoiding damage as Hardon throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Padilla pulls Hardon into guard.
Hardon trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
Hardon throws a strike but Padilla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Padilla wanted to stand there but Hardon had control of the position.
Hardon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Padilla is now in half guard.
Padilla passes into side control, despite Hardon's attempt to control the position.
Hardon is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Padilla misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Padilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardon keeps working.
Padilla might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardon is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Padilla decides to stand back up. Padilla steps back and let's Hardon get back to his feet.
Hardon takes a swing at Padilla's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Padilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Padilla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardon can pounce on him.
Padilla ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.#CL2#
Padilla forces Hardon back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Padilla 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#
Hardon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Padilla throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Hardon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Padilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Padilla clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hardon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Padilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon.#TD2#
Padilla gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padilla wants to stand up but Hardon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Padilla. #SUB#
Hardon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Padilla pulls his head out easily.
Padilla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hardon! #T1#
Hardon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Padilla wants to control the pace but Hardon is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hardon is doing well to control the position and prevent Padilla from advancing to side control.#SU2#
Padilla postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hardon to stand up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Padilla pushes Hardon up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Padilla has hold of one of Hardon's legs. Hardon is fighting the takedown attempt but Padilla gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hardon has his foot on Padilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Padilla works his way back into a safe position though.
Padilla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Padilla postures up.
Padilla stays in close to Hardon's body and controls the position.
Padilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nero Padilla has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hardon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Padilla is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hardon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Padilla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Hardon keeping moving, preventing Padilla from controlling successfully.
Padilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hardon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Padilla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Padilla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padilla wants to get up but he can't break Hardon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Padilla moves into range and clinches up with Hardon.#TD#
Hardon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hardon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Padilla gets back to half guard.
Hardon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Padilla's head. #T4##SUB2#
Padilla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Padilla is looking for a sweep. Hardon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hardon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Padilla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Padilla actively working from the bottom here.#ES2#
Padilla kicks off Hardon and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Padilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hardon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Padilla looks to land a combination but Hardon avoids it well. #CL2#
Padilla closes the distance and pushes Hardon back into the cage.
Hardon can't find room to land a body shot as Padilla controls the action.
Padilla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Hardon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Padilla pushes Hardon up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hardon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Padilla clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hardon lands a shot to the body.
Padilla is really stuck here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hardon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Padilla trying to get back to his feet but Hardon is in full control for now. #SUB#
Hardon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Padilla defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Padilla is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hardon gets his way!
Padilla needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Padilla tries to escape but Hardon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Padilla is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hardon gets his way!
#SUB#
Hardon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Medium Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Hardon has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Padilla! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hardon gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Medium Hardon!
Medium Hardon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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