Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Tronstone lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardman tries to score with a low kick but Tronstone moves his leg out of the way.
Hardman misses with a low kick as Tronstone jumps back.
Tronstone misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Tronstone scores with a shot to the body.
Tronstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tronstone misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tronstone lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tronstone. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Hardman.#T1#
Hardman throws a low kick but Tronstone avoids it.
No joy there for Tronstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tronstone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardman rather than just go for the knockout.
Tronstone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tronstone. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tronstone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Hardman drops his hands momentarily and Tronstone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tronstone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tronstone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardman connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Tronstone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tronstone lands a slapping body shot.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tronstone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tronstone tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardman misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Tronstone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardman!
Hardman defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tronstone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tronstone throws a strike aimed at the side of Hardman's head but Hardman avoids it well.
Tronstone working the ground and pound.#T3#
Tronstone controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman parries the strikes from Tronstone easily there. Tronstone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hardman to escape.
Hardman can't do much from the bottom here.
Tronstone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Tronstone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tronstone scoring with punches and elbows.
Tronstone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tronstone in side control, throwing shots but Hardman defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tronstone taking a break here but Hardman is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tronstone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tronstone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Tronstone is nestled in close to Hardman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tronstone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tronstone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tronstone is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tronstone.
Tronstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Tronstone with a nice head shot there.
Tronstone postures up in Hardman's guard and throws a big left but Hardman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Tronstone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hardman throws a jab when Tronstone was well out of range.
Tronstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Tronstone misses
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tronstone lands with a good body shot.
Tronstone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tronstone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardman's waist but Hardman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tronstone off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Hardman lands a glancing blow to the side of Tronstone's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman scores with a sloppy right hand. Tronstone should have avoided that one.
Tronstone goes for a double leg but Hardman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardman continues to drive forward.
Tronstone misses the shot to the body.
Tronstone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Tronstone lands a slapping body shot.
Hardman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tronstone's head.
Tronstone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardman.
Hardman takes one to the chin there.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardman throws a solid leg kick but Tronstone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardman.
Tronstone feints the counter takedown.
Tronstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Tronstone tries to move into range but Hardman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardman takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Tronstone. Beautiful body shot.
Tronstone jabs Hardman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Tronstone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tronstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tronstone misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Tronstone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tronstone throws a strike but Hardman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tronstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tronstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there.
Hardman tries to free his leg and advance position but Tronstone is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tronstone being controlled here, momentarily.
Tronstone trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Tronstone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardman defends well.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Tronstone keeps moving.
Hardman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tronstone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tronstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tronstone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardman controlling from the top position.
Hardman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tronstone working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tronstone slips under a jab from Hardman.
Tronstone feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Tronstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tronstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tronstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ike Tronstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Tronstone.
Tronstone lands a slapping body shot.
Hardman stuffs the takedown attempt from Tronstone. Tronstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Tronstone lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tronstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Tronstone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tronstone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Tronstone throws a combination that misses
and Hardman counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Tronstone scores with a four punch combination!
Tronstone lands a jab.
Tronstone scores with a shot to the body.
Bruce Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tronstone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tronstone connects with the punch.
Tronstone dips to his left and cracks Hardman with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Tronstone finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardman.
Bruce Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Hardman scores with a punch to the head.
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Tronstone.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tronstone fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardman throws the left hand but Tronstone avoids the punch easily.
Tronstone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tronstone cracks a nice hook into Hardman's ribs.#T3#
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Tronstone moved away.
Tronstone goes for a double leg but Hardman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardman continues to drive forward.
Bruce Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Tronstone.
Tronstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tronstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Tronstone throws a series of punches but Hardman avoids them all with ease.
Tronstone thuds his right hand into Hardman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tronstone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Tronstone.
Tronstone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Tronstone had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman misses with the combination.
Tronstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tronstone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardman as he jumps to the side.
Hardman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ike Tronstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tronstone lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardman walks into a left hand.
Hardman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tronstone.
Tronstone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Tronstone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tronstone 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Tronstone!
After winning the bout, Ike Tronstone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 4
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hammarskjold moves into range and clinches up with Hardman.
Hammarskjold takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardman.
Hammarskjold looks winded!
A short left from Hardman.
Hammarskjold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Hardman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammarskjold's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
A short left from Hardman.
Hardman lands with a left to the head.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Alfred Hammarskjold's cut even more.
Hardman works on Hammarskjold's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardman.
Hardman lands with a right to the head.
Hardman lands with a left to the head.
Hardman digs a right hand underneath Hammarskjold's ribcage. Hammarskjold let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Hardman manages to break the clinch.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammarskjold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Hardman works Hammarskjold's body with a nice hook.
Hardman lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
The cut above Alfred Hammarskjold's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hardman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammarskjold drops his hands momentarily and Hardman needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hammarskjold just on the top of the head. Hammarskjold drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hammarskjold - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Hardman!
Bruce Hardman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.

Event: KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 3: Champs
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Wuzz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wuzz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardman throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Wuzz to counter with a crisp jab.
Wuzz misses the jab.
Hardman walks into a straight right hand from Wuzz.
Hardman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wuzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Wuzz slips the punch.
Wuzz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Wuzz misses.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz lands a jab.
Wuzz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wuzz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardman is able to avoid easily.
Wuzz connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz staying out of range there.
Wuzz lands a really nice looking cross but Hardman seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Wuzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wuzz.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Wuzz saw that one coming.
Wuzz is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Wuzz clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wuzz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hardman breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Hardman as he checks the leg kick.
Wuzz blocks a jab.
Hardman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuzz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wuzz throws a sloppy head kick and Hardman moves out of range easily.
Wuzz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardman throws a leg kick
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wuzz looks to land a combination but Hardman avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Hardman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wuzz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wuzz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardman.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Wuzz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wuzz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardman's calf.
Wuzz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardman momentarily.
Wuzz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Hardman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Hardman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardman lands a nice shot that snaps Wuzz's head back.
Hardman lands a slapping body shot.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wuzz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wuzz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hardman stuns Wuzz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman lands with a nice body punch.
Wuzz avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Wuzz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wuzz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wuzz.
Wuzz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardman.
Hardman misses with the combination.
Wuzz catches Hardman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wuzz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardman's calf.#T3#
Wuzz cracks Hardman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardman connects with a jab.
Hardman misses with a hook to the body
and Wuzz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardman misses with a head kick.
Wuzz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head.
Hardman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Wuzz misses.
Hardman clobbers Wuzz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Wuzz there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardman - that will leave a mark!
Wuzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman throws the kick towards the body but Wuzz avoids it.
Hardman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wuzz motions for Hardman to come forward. Wuzz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Wuzz tenderised Hardman's leg. Hardman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wuzz moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman moves forwards but Wuzz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuzz throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Wuzz scores with a shot to the body.
Wuzz throws a jab when Hardman was well out of range.
Hardman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Nice shot by Wuzz.
Hardman lands a nice hook to Wuzz's body. Wuzz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Wuzz moves away and avoids it.
Wuzz tries to clinch but Hardman moves out of range.
Wuzz lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.#CL#
Wuzz instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wuzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman missing with knees to the body.
Hardman is trying to break free.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Wuzz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Wuzz is looking to counter punch.
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Wuzz had a free shot at his head there.
Wuzz throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wuzz ducks right into an uppercut from Hardman.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Wuzz moves into range and clinches up with Hardman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardman.
Hardman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardman works on Wuzz's body with a couple of short punches.
Wuzz blocks a body shot from Hardman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardman.
Wuzz blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wuzz.
Hardman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wuzz blocks a body shot from Hardman.
A shot in the inside from Hardman.
Hardman is working Wuzz over against the ropes.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Wuzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wuzz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardman tries a body shot but Wuzz blocks it.
Wuzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Bruce Hardman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wuzz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardman cracks Wuzz with a nice body shot.
Hardman tries to land a knee to the head but Wuzz blocks with his arms.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wuzz.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Wuzz avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the ropes.
Hardman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wuzzs head.
Hardman misses with some punches.
Wuzz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Wuzz. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wuzz.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wuzz prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Wuzz tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Wuzz back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Hardman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wuzz throws a jab when Hardman was well out of range.
Hardman throws a right and a left that Wuzz avoids nicely.
Hardman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wuzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardman throws a jab when Wuzz was well out of range.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wuzz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardman throws a push kick but Wuzz slaps the foot to one side.
Hardman defending well as Wuzz loads up on a big left hand.
As Wuzz backs off Hardman throws a huge counter combo but Wuzz manages to avoid it all.
Wuzz tried to score with a low kick but Hardman checks it.
A low kick from Wuzz misses
and Hardman counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hardman! #T3#
A jab from Wuzz misses.
A big left from Wuzz misses.
Wuzz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wuzz.
Hardman thinks about the counter body kick.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses
and Wuzz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wuzz is just out of range.
Hardman scores with a jab. Wuzz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wuzz looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wuzz.
Hardman scores with a jab.#T4#
Wuzz slips a jab from Hardman.
David Wuzz is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman misses with a jab to the body
and Wuzz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Wuzz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wuzz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wuzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wuzz scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardman walks into a left hand.
Wuzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wuzz.
Wuzz misses with a hook.
Wuzz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wuzz if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuzz moves away.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wuzz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardman thumps Wuzz with a low kick.
Hardman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardman as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wuzz misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Wuzz throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Wuzz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wuzz blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hardman throws an elbow but misses.
Wuzz tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Hardman tries a body shot but Wuzz blocks it.
Wuzz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wuzz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardman avoids it.
Wuzz takes an elbow to the temple.
Wuzz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuzz's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Wuzz controls the action.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardman tries a body shot but Wuzz blocks it. #T1#
Hardman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Wuzz.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wuzz backwards.
Hardman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wuzz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hardman can turn it around.#BC2#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses.
Hardman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wuzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardman lands a jab to the head. #KD2#
Hardman lands a head kick that bluckles Wuzz and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Hardman no doubt looking to push for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz checks a low kick from Hardman.
Hardman scores with the left hand. Wuzz knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wuzz takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Wuzz misses.
Hardman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wuzz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Hardman lands a nice looking body kick.
Hardman throws a body punch but Wuzz moves out of range.
Hardman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wuzz throws a wild body kick that Hardman sees coming a mile off.
Hardman throws a wild body kick that Wuzz sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Hardman misses
enabling Wuzz to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Wuzz.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardman slips a straight right by Wuzz.
Hardman throws a sloppy head kick
and Wuzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Hardman as he checks the leg kick.
Wuzz avoids the head kick by Hardman.
Wuzz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardman. #T3#
Wuzz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wuzz throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Hardman misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wuzz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wuzz wants to clinch up but Hardman keeps it at a distance.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wuzz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardman scrambles back to his feet.
Hardman stuns Wuzz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wuzz jabs Hardman to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wuzz lands with a good body shot.
Hardman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wuzz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wuzz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick by Hardman misses
and Wuzz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wuzz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuzz moves away.
Wuzz avoids the head kick by Hardman.
And Wuzz counters with a quick kick to the body but Hardman blocks it.
Wuzz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wuzz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardman throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Wuzz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wuzz.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
Hardman misses with a head kick. #CL#
Wuzz moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Hardman takes the third round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Wuzz tries to clinch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Wuzz blocks a head kick by Hardman.
Wuzz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wuzz is looking to clinch but Hardman is avoiding it.
A big left from Wuzz misses.
Wuzz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz misses the shot to the body.
Hardman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wuzz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A head kick by Hardman misses
and Wuzz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wuzz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wuzz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Wuzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wuzz is looking to clinch but Hardman is avoiding it.
Hardman misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Wuzz finds it's target.#CL#
Wuzz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Wuzz - that landed with a thud.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuzz's elbow.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Wuzz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardman.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman pushes off an throws an elbow but Wuzz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hardman.
Wuzz misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wuzz avoids it.#BC2#
Hardman manages to break the clinch.
Wuzz tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardman slips a straight right by Wuzz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Wuzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wuzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wuzz rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Hardman gets tackled into the ropes by Wuzz. Wuzz maintains the clinch.
Hardman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wuzz backwards. #BC2#
Hardman breaks from the clinch.
Hardman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wuzz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wuzz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Wuzz takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Wuzz blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Wuzz.
Wuzz thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Wuzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman throws a right hand that Wuzz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wuzz also avoids with ease.
Wuzz misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Wuzz closes the distance and clinches.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wuzz fails to land.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Wuzz avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the ropes.
Hardman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wuzz.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz.
Hardman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wuzz fails to land. #T4#
Wuzz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wuzz avoiding damage as Hardman throws knees to the body.
Wuzz blocking some punches.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hardman on the inside. #BC2#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardman throws a right hand that Wuzz ducks under and follows up with a left that Wuzz also avoids with ease.
Hardman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardman looks for the body kick but Wuzz saw that one coming.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuzz misses with a leg kick
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wuzz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Wuzz moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardman.
Nice jab there from Hardman.
Hardman slips a jab from Wuzz.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick from Wuzz.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Wuzz.
Wuzz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wuzz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
A little feinted left hand from Wuzz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wuzz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Hardman throws a sloppy head kick and Wuzz moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman tried to score with a low kick but Wuzz checks it.
Wuzz moves out of range of the body kick.
Wuzz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wuzz blocks the body kick.
Wuzz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wuzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wuzz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wuzz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wuzz, as that shot connected.
Hardman slips a jab from Wuzz.
Hardman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardman misses with a body shot. #CL#
Wuzz moves into the clinch.
Hardman misses with an elbow strike.
Wuzz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wuzz blocks an uppercut.
Wuzz lands with a left to the head.
Wuzz scores with a shot to the side of Hardman's head.
Wuzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wuzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Wuzz lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wuzz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardman blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Hardman. #T2#
Good body shot from Hardman.
A short right from Hardman on the inside.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Wuzz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wuzz backwards.
Wuzz tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Wuzz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hardman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wuzz.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Wuzz controls the action.
Hardman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wuzz.
Nice body punch from Hardman.
Hardman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wuzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Nice body punch from Hardman. #BC2#
Hardman breaks the clinch.
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut
and Hardman counters with a good low kick that Wuzz was not able to check. #T3#
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wuzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman lands with a slapping head kick.
Hardman misses with a two punch combination.
Wuzz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardman's calf.
Hardman lands a nice hook to Wuzz's body. Wuzz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wuzz digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
Bruce Hardman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wuzz lands with a straight right. Hardman didn't see that one coming.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Wuzz moves away and avoids it.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wuzz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Hardman throws a head kick that Wuzz semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Wuzz has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Wuzz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wuzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wuzz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wuzz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wuzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Wuzz avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the ropes.
Wuzz tries to land a knee to the head but Hardman blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Wuzz looking to throw knees to the head but Hardman is blocking nicely.
David Wuzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wuzz tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Wuzz back against the ropes.

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 David Wuzz.
I think Hardman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Hardman!
Bruce Hardman is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruce Hardman thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: KAMIKAZE 60: Sweet Blood
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Tyson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Tyson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman throws a nice head kick!
Tyson swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Hardman catches Tyson right on the button with a cross.
Hardman throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyson wants to land a leg kick but Hardman is out of range.
Hardman looks for the body kick but Tyson saw that one coming.
Tyson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Rocky Tyson has been cut.#T1#
Hardman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Look low, kick high! Hardman uses the oldest trick in the book to send Tyson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Hardman is absolutely delighted - when Tyson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Hardman!
Bruce Hardman gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: KAMIKAZE 54: Level Hard
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Hardman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Odori both land. Nice combination.
Odori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Odori scrambles back to his feet.
Hardman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Odori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Odori connects with a looping right hand.
Hardman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Odori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman lands a jab to Odori's midsection.
Odori stuns Hardman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odori.
Hardman throws out a counter right but Odori avoids it with no problem.
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Odori lands with a good body shot.
Odori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardman.
Odori checks the leg kick.
Hardman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Odori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Odori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardman's hands.#T1#
Hardman 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.
Hardman throws a leg kick but Odori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hardman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Odori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses.
Odori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Odori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Odori lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman looks winded!
Odori lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Odori there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Odori.
Odori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardman's sensitive parts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardman 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.#KD#
Odori lands a left and a right that send Hardman crashing to the mat, dazed. Odori thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Hardman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD#
Odori cracks Hardman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hardman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Odori finish him? #ROC#
Hardman is rocked!
Odori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Odori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Odori slips under a jab from Hardman.
Odori was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Odori lands with an overhand left.
Odori avoids a kick to the body.
Hardman misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Odori.
Odori slips under a jab from Hardman.
Odori is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Odori. Hardman shrugs it off though.
Hardman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Odori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardman scrambles back to his feet.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Odori lands with a good body shot.
Odori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman.
Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Odori cracks Hardman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Odori has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hardman to stand back up!
Hardman is still on wobbly legs! Can Odori finish him?
Hardman scores with a jab. Odori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardman seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardman looks up at the clock. Bad move! Odori lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hardman. Odori pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bon Odori!
After the big win, Bon Odori made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardman lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
Man is looking to clinch.
Hardman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardman misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Man wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardman wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardman is retaining full guard.
Hardman pulls Man in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to control but Hardman is working from the bottom.
Hardman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man won't allow Hardman to sweep him here. #T1#
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardman, not yet.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardman gets back to half guard.
Hardman tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Hardman is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hardman looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is keen to just control but Hardman is a slippery customer.#T2#
Hardman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardman is trying to keep Man in close.
Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man won't allow Hardman to sweep him here.
Hardman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Hardman won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Hardman wanted to stand there but Man had control of the position.
Man is pulling down on Hardman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardman, at least for the moment.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardman wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Man distracts Hardman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardman is trying to keep Man in close. #SUB#
Hardman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hardman trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. #REVR#
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Man's guard.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardman is one step ahead there.
Hardman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Super Man will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Man cracks a nice hook into Hardman's ribs.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hardman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hardman is holding on to half guard well.
Man is thwarting Hardman's attempts to control the position.
Hardman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hardman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Man trying to control the action but Hardman is working from the bottom.
Hardman wants to get back to full guard.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man controlling the action here.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Man controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardman tries to kick Man off but Man keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Man stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Hardman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Bruce Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Hardman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man feints the counter takedown.
Hardman misses with a head kick.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardman with a hook.#TD2#
Man gets the takedown into side control.
Hardman is not content to let Man control the position.
Man just content to control the position.
Hardman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardman struggling a bit here.
Man takes a little break here. Hardman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Hardman is trying to improve his position.
Hardman stops Man from passing to mount.
Man working away.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
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Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardman connects with a jab.#CL2#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Hardman in a clinch.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man misses with a punch to the body.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardman prevents a body shot from Man.
Hardman digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Man.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hardman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Hardman lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Man blocking some punches.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Man.
Man lands a body punch.
Hardman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Man.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Hardman as the two fighters clinch.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short left from Man.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman lands with a short shot to the head.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Man. #BC#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardman defends it well.
Man connects with a body shot.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Hardman.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Hardman wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Hardman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardman throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hardman shows good takedown defense.
Hardman connects with the punch.
Man moves away from the strike by Hardman.
Hardman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardman throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardman.#T4#
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man scores with a push kick.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardman rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardman thumps Man with a low kick.
Hardman is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Bruce Hardman is winning the standup battle so far.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hardman sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Hardman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man blocks a jab.
Hardman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Hardman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardman 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Super Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KAMIKAZE 35: Gold Chain
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
A good leg kick by Hardman. #KD#
Hardman throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jṏhanssṏn stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Hardman follows into mount! #CUT#
It looks like Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jṏhanssṏn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hardman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hardman tries to control but Jṏhanssṏn wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman controlling his opponent.
Hardman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardman lands a big shot there that rocks Jṏhanssṏn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T1#
Jṏhanssṏn can't escape the position.
Hardman wants to control the pace but Jṏhanssṏn is squirming around nicely.
Jṏhanssṏn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hardman controlling from the full mount.
Hardman tries to control but Jṏhanssṏn wriggling away.
Jṏhanssṏn trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
Jṏhanssṏn wants to control but Hardman is having none of it.
Hardman controlling the pace for now.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardman trying to control but Jṏhanssṏn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Hardman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T3#
Hardman throws a low kick but Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Jṏhanssṏn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardman with a body shot.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardman thinking.
Hardman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Jṏhanssṏn sizes up Hardman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardman scores with a body shot.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Jṏhanssṏn moved out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to clinch but Hardman is avoiding it.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a stiff right hand.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to clinch but Hardman moves out of range.
A jab from Jṏhanssṏn misses.
A combination from Jṏhanssṏn does no damage.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Jṏhanssṏn moves into range and clinches up with Hardman.#T4#
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Jṏhanssṏn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman prevents Jṏhanssṏn from breaking the clinch.
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to circle away but Hardman has him pinned against the cage.
Hardman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardman.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jṏhanssṏn blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Hardman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jṏhanssṏn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardman circles away quickly and effectively.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn checks a leg kick.
Hardman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman drops Jṏhanssṏn with a naaaaasty hook - Jṏhanssṏn is in real trouble here! Hardman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Hardman!
After the big win, Bruce Hardman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn had this to say: 'Wait a minute, there must be some type of mistake. I don't lose.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 19: Submission
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Arnaboldi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arnaboldi scores with the left hand. Hardman knows he should have avoided that one.
Arnaboldi stalks Hardman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardman's face. Hardman staggers backwards, shaken.
Arnaboldi connects with a leg kick. Hardman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Arnaboldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardman doesn't seem phased though.
Hardman scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body
and Arnaboldi counters with a nice body shot.
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Arnaboldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Arnaboldi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardman connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Huberto Arnaboldi has been cut.
Arnaboldi misses with a straight right.
Arnaboldi throws a series of strikes that have Hardman backpedaling.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Arnaboldi moved out of range.
Arnaboldi wants to slow Hardman down by chopping away at his legs.
Hardman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arnaboldi 's calf.
Hardman slips under a jab from Arnaboldi .
Hardman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arnaboldi doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target. #T1#
Arnaboldi blocks a head kick by Hardman.
Arnaboldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnaboldi stuns Hardman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arnaboldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardman.
Arnaboldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnaboldi scores with a leg kick.
Hardman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arnaboldi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Arnaboldi closes the distance and pushes Hardman back into the cage.
Arnaboldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Arnaboldi avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnaboldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Arnaboldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Hardman.
Arnaboldi blocks an uppercut.
Arnaboldi gets through Hardman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arnaboldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Arnaboldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnaboldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arnaboldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Arnaboldi pushes Hardman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman tries to work over Arnaboldi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arnaboldi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
Arnaboldi prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
Arnaboldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnaboldi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Hardman.
Hardman gets through Arnaboldi 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Arnaboldi . #T3#
Arnaboldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman looks winded!
Hardman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnaboldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Arnaboldi lands a left hand.
Hardman cracks Arnaboldi with a nice body shot.
Arnaboldi lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Arnaboldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arnaboldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Arnaboldi breaks from the clinch.
Arnaboldi cracks Hardman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hardman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Arnaboldi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hardman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huberto Arnaboldi !

Event: KAMIKAZE 13: Xanax
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Arnaboldi thumps Hardman with a low kick.
Hardman throws a good cross that connects.
Arnaboldi throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
Arnaboldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Arnaboldi moved out of range.
Arnaboldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnaboldi .
Hardman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arnaboldi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hardman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Arnaboldi looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Hardman misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi scores with a hook.
Arnaboldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnaboldi slips a jab from Hardman.
Arnaboldi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arnaboldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardman. That's going to slow Arnaboldi down.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi slips under a jab.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnaboldi moves away.
Arnaboldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnaboldi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hardman backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardman misses with a combination
enabling Arnaboldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman moves away from the strike by Arnaboldi .
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Arnaboldi moves away and avoids it.
Arnaboldi slips a jab from Hardman.
Arnaboldi unleashes a big counter combination but Hardman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Arnaboldi scores with the left hand. Hardman knows he should have avoided that one.
Huberto Arnaboldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman blocks a jab.
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arnaboldi s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Huberto Arnaboldi has been cut.
Arnaboldi dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
Arnaboldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnaboldi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnaboldi .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arnaboldi , right into the meat.
Hardman tries to work over Arnaboldi 's front leg with a kick but Arnaboldi checks it.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Arnaboldi misses.
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Hardman drops his hands momentarily and Arnaboldi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arnaboldi .
Hardman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi misses the shot to the body.
Arnaboldi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Arnaboldi ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman cracks Arnaboldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arnaboldi misses with a wild combination.
Hardman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hardman has knocked Arnaboldi down with a huge combo! Hardman steps away and waves a wobbly Arnaboldi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman throws the left hand but Arnaboldi avoids the punch easily.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arnaboldi looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arnaboldi .
Arnaboldi slips a jab from Hardman.#T4#
Hardman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arnaboldi eats them both and turns towards Hardman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
That has opened up Huberto Arnaboldi 's cut even more.
Arnaboldi punishes Hardman's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Hardman throws a poor cross that misses
and Arnaboldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arnaboldi tries to clinch but Hardman is having none of it.
Arnaboldi scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arnaboldi , right into the meat.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arnaboldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardman should have avoided that one.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Arnaboldi avoids the body shot from Hardman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnaboldi throws a right hand that Hardman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardman also avoids with ease.
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnaboldi manages to avoid it.
Arnaboldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huberto Arnaboldi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Arnaboldi drops Hardman with a beautiful combination! Hardman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arnaboldi is looking for the KO!
Hardman misses with a shot to the body
and Arnaboldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnaboldi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Arnaboldi lands a big right hand that sends Hardman crashing to the mat! Arnaboldi stays standing though and waves Hardman back to his feet!#ROC2#
Hardman is rocked!
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!
Hardman glances at the clock... BAM! Arnaboldi nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hardman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hardman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huberto Arnaboldi !

Event: KAMIKAZE 9: Warriors
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman lands with a cross.
Hardman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lewis is able to avoid easily.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Lewis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardman did well to prevent Lewis getting side control.
Hardman is staying active underneath Lewis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardman tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Hardman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hardman moves into full guard.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hardman has his hands on Lewis's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Hardman trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardman managing to control the position.
Lewis trying to control but Hardman is working from the bottom.
Lewis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hardman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardman controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardman throws a big counter combination but Lewis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardman cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardman moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Lewis.
Hardman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lewis is looking to score with low kicks.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardman, which made it look bad.
Hardman connects with a crisp jab.
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis goes for a double leg but Hardman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardman continues to drive forward.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
As Lewis looks to move away, Hardman throws a big counter combo but Lewis just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Hardman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Hardman sets himself, and Lewis steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardman avoids it this time.#T4#
Hardman throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Lewis looking to score a takedown here. Hardman is defending well but Lewis drives through and ends up in Hardman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hardman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.#SUB#
Hardman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardman looking to control.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardman is retaining full guard.
Hardman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Hardman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardman manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Hardman's guard.
Lewis pushes down on Hardman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Hardman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Hardman misses.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis slips a straight right by Hardman.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Lewis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lewis is in Hardman's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Hardman's legs - danger averted.
Hardman has his hands on Lewis's head, controlling the position.
Hardman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hardman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardman is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis being controlled here momentarily.
Lewis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardman swivels and escapes.
Bruce Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Lewis.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardman but Hardman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis moves forwards but Hardman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardman swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardman misses with a low kick as Lewis jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Lewis misses.#CL#
Hardman has managed to clinch.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardman is defending well.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardman.
Hardman gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis is working for takedown but Hardman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Hardman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardman throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Hardman - just one landing.
Hardman throws a good cross that connects.
Hardman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hardman misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce Hardman is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardman's half guard.
Hardman wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman is controlling Lewis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Justin Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.
Hardman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardman trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Hardman dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Hardman sprawls well.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Hardman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardman as he connects with a hook.
Hardman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hardman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though.
Hardman scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Bruce Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Lewis.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardman sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Jab from Hardman.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman lands a nice shot that snaps Lewis's head back.
Hardman jabs at Lewis's body.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Hardman clinches with his opponent.
Hardman gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Hardman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Lewis is rocked!
Hardman pushes Lewis against the cage. Hardman is working some dirty boxing. Hardman pushes off with a quick right hook! Lewis goes down! Lewis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hardman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Hardman!
Bruce Hardman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UHC Debut
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1#
Voodoo Daddy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardman sprawls well. Hardman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voodoo Daddy gets slowly back to his feet.
Voodoo Daddy fails with the takedown
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voodoo Daddy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Hardman closes the distance and pushes Voodoo Daddy back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hardman breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voodoo Daddy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voodoo Daddy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Voodoo Daddy moves out of range.
Hardman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardman misses with the combination. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardman. That's going to slow Voodoo Daddy down.
Voodoo Daddy misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Voodoo Daddy thinking.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hardman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardman throws a right and a left that Voodoo Daddy avoids nicely.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardman as he jumps to the side.
Hardman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Voodoo Daddy is out of range and Hardman settles back down.
Voodoo Daddy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hardman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardman plants his feet and lands a nice head 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!
Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardman misses with a straight left. #T2##TD#
Voodoo Daddy feints and as Hardman raises his hands in defense, Voodoo Daddy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardman controls Voodoo Daddy momentarily but Voodoo Daddy frees himself.
Voodoo Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardman is retaining full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardman holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman working a defensive guard here.
Voodoo Daddy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Voodoo Daddy pushes down on Hardman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hardman is trying to maintain the position but Voodoo Daddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Voodoo Daddy is looking to take a break and control but Hardman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardman is doing well to control the position and prevent Voodoo Daddy from advancing to side control.#T3#
Voodoo Daddy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Hardman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Voodoo Daddy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hardman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Voodoo Daddy.
Hardman is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Voodoo Daddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardman wants to control but Voodoo Daddy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardman won't allow Voodoo Daddy to pass to mount.
Voodoo Daddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Voodoo Daddy is looking to advance position but Hardman won't allow it. #SUB#
Voodoo Daddy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardman defends it well.
Voodoo Daddy is thwarting Hardman's attempts to control the position.
Voodoo Daddy is looking to take a break and control but Hardman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardman wants to control but Voodoo Daddy is keeping busy.
Voodoo Daddy trying to control from half guard but Hardman is working away.
Hardman controlling the position for now.
Voodoo Daddy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hardman trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Hardman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Voodoo Daddy misses with a takedown
and Voodoo Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardman lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Hardman coming out on top.
Bruce Hardman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Hardman cracks Voodoo Daddy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Voodoo Daddy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hardman finish him? #ROC2#
Voodoo Daddy is rocked!
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!
Voodoo Daddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardman counters with a right hand from hell and Voodoo Daddy is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Hardman!

Event: MFN 350: Mangrove vs. Juravlev
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scouser tries to land a front kick but Hardman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scouser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scouser is able to avoid easily.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman checks a leg kick.
Scouser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scouser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scouser follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A jab from Hardman does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick from Scouser.
Scouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Scouser is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Hardman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scouser looks to land a body kick but Hardman moved away.
Micky Scouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Scouser throws a big shot that misses.
Scouser scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scouser moves forwards but Hardman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scouser misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Scouser.#CL#
Hardman closes the distance and pushes Scouser back into the cage.
Hardman prevents a body shot from Scouser.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scouser.
A short left from Scouser.
Scouser tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Scouser back against the cage. #BC2#
Scouser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scouser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Scouser.
Scouser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scouser.#T2#
Scouser tries to land a body kick
and Hardman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scouser blocks a jab.
Scouser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardman defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a hook. Scouser ducked under it nicely.
Scouser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Scouser saw that one coming.
Scouser drops his hands momentarily and Hardman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scouser connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
Hardman catches Scouser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardman slips under a jab.
Scouser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scouser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardman rather than just go for the knockout.
Scouser scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scouser misses with a low kick.
Hardman walks into a straight right hand from Scouser.
Scouser takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Scouser moves away from the strike by Hardman.
Nice defenses there by Scouser.
Scouser scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardman in his tracks.
Scouser throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Scouser throws a lazy head kick
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scouser lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hardman.
Hardman throws a head kick but Scouser moves out of range.
Scouser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardman throws a right hand that Scouser ducks under and follows up with a left that Scouser also avoids with ease.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but Scouser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scouser thows a leg kick but Hardman checks it
and Hardman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Scouser. Beautiful body shot.
Scouser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardman is breathing heavily.#T4#
Scouser thumps Hardman with a low kick.
Scouser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scouser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Scouser.
Hardman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scouser lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scouser connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
Scouser keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scouser, as that shot connected.
Scouser lands a front kick.
Scouser buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scouser slips a jab and a cross from Hardman. #CL2#
Scouser has Hardman up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Scouser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micky Scouser's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Scouser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardman.
Scouser connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Scouser clinches up with Hardman and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Scouser misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scouser.
Scouser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scouser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scouser. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Scouser has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hardman regains guard immediately.
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Scouser from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Scouser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scouser has managed to get both his arms back between Hardman's legs - danger averted.
Scouser working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Scouser won't allow Hardman to get back to his feet.
Hardman is trying to keep Scouser in close.
Scouser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scouser with a nice head shot there.
Hardman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scouser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Hardman has his foot on Scouser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scouser works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardman is trying to keep Scouser in close.
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Scouser from controlling successfully.
Scouser stands and throws Hardman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hardman is looking to regain half guard here but Scouser keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Scouser scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hardman is looking to reverse the position.
Scouser controlling from side mount.
Scouser looks up at the clock and then as Hardman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Scouser smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Scouser wants to control but Hardman is keeping him busy.
Scouser working away.
Hardman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scouser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scouser is looking to take a break and control but Hardman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardman can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Scouser scoring with punches from side control.
Scouser lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hardman down.
Hardman struggling a bit here.
Hardman isn't going anywhere.
Scouser lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardman manages to get back to half guard.
Scouser controlling the action here.
Hardman trying to control from the bottom.
Scouser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scouser looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scouser is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Scouser wants to control but Hardman is keeping him busy.
Scouser is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scouser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scouser looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scouser works his way into full mount!
Scouser lands a big elbow.
Scouser wants to control the pace but Hardman is squirming around nicely.
Hardman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Scouser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micky Scouser's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Scouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scouser changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Scouser moves out of range.
Scouser throws a hook but Hardman avoids it easily.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Scouser saw that one coming.
Scouser throws a series of strikes that have Hardman backpedaling.
Scouser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Scouser tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Scouser coming out on top.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
Hardman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scouser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Hardman throws a head kick that half lands.
Scouser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scouser scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scouser cracks the inside of Hardman's front leg.
Scouser scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from Hardman misses.
Scouser misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scouser blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Scouser.
Scouser throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scouser buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardman avoids a kick to the body.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Scouser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scouser backs up against the cage.
Scouser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Hardman punishes Scouser's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Scouser.
Scouser throws a good cross that connects.
Hardman takes one to the side of the head.
Hardman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Hardman.
Scouser dips to his left and cracks Hardman with an uppercut!
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Hardman throws a chopping leg kick but Scouser manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Scouser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scouser lands with a nice body punch.
Scouser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scouser misses with a leg kick.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Scouser. #T3#
Scouser lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scouser.
Scouser misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Scouser.
Scouser moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Scouser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardman doesn't seem phased though.
Scouser tries to land a front kick but Hardman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardman scores with a sloppy right hand. Scouser should have avoided that one.
Hardman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scouser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scouser looks for the body kick but Hardman saw that one coming.
Scouser throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hardman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scouser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Scouser explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hardman moves in looking to clinch but Scouser pushes him off.
Micky Scouser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scouser circles away quickly and effectively.
Scouser looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Hardman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scouser has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hardman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Micky Scouser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Scouser there.
A jab from Scouser finds it's way through Hardman's defenses.
Hardman throws a jab when Scouser was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scouser lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bruce Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scouser scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micky Scouser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scouser 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micky Scouser!
Micky Scouser thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MFN 343: Piranha
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Juravlev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
and Juravlev counters with a nice body shot.
Hardman throws a nice looking combination but Juravlev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juravlev stalks Hardman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardman's face. Hardman staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Juravlev throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman misses with a low kick.
Juravlev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Juravlev moves out of range.
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Hardman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juravlev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Juravlev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.#T1#
Hardman slips a jab from Juravlev.
Hardman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Juravlev lands with a hook. Hardman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A clash of legs there as Juravlev blocks the low kick.
A cross from Hardman lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
A good leg kick by Hardman.
Hardman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Juravlev's shoulder, as Juravlev tries to avoid the shot.
Juravlev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Juravlev darts in and clinches Hardman up against the cage.
Juravlev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardman or not.
Hardman tries to break free but Juravlev pushes him back against the cage.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman tries to break free but Juravlev pushes him back against the cage.
Juravlev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Juravlev swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Juravlev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Juravlev blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juravlev.
A shot in the inside from Juravlev.
Juravlev works on Hardman's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Hardman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Hardman lands with a short shot to the head.
Juravlev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Hardman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Juravlev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Juravlev misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juravlev moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Juravlev pushes Hardman up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Hardman lands a right hand.
Juravlev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Juravlev.
Hardman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juravlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juravlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Juravlev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juravlev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Hardman breaks the clinch.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardman defending well as Juravlev loads up on a big left hand.
Hardman unleashes a big counter combination but Juravlev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardman.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Juravlev's shoulder, as Juravlev tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman lands a jab to Juravlev's midsection.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juravlev.#T4#
Juravlev cracks a nice hook into Hardman's ribs.
Juravlev lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardman looks winded!
Juravlev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juravlev scores with a jab to the body.
Juravlev lands a jab.#KD#
Juravlev drops Hardman with a beautiful combination! Hardman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juravlev is looking for the KO!
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juravlev digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Juravlev is looking to clinch. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Juravlev has knocked Hardman down with a huge combo! Juravlev steps away and waves a wobbly Hardman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Hardman is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Juravlev tries to clinch but Hardman moves out of range. #KD#
Juravlev lands a big uppercut and Hardman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardman looks OK. Juravlev waves Hardman back to his feet!
Hardman is still on wobbly legs! Can Juravlev finish him?
Juravlev moves away from the strike by Hardman.
Hardman seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardman blocks a jab.
Hardman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juravlev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Juravlev swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Juravlev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hardman! Juravlev lets Hardman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Juravlev throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Juravlev scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardman throws a push kick but Juravlev slaps the foot to one side.
Juravlev wants to clinch
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juravlev tries to bum rush Hardman with a series of wild strikes but Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juravlev moves out of range as Hardman strikes.#T1#
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Juravlev moved away.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Juravlev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Hardman misses with a hook to the body
and Juravlev counters with a nice body shot.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD#
Juravlev cracks Hardman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Juravlev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hardman to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juravlev throws a series of punches but Hardman moves out of range. #KD#
Juravlev lands a big uppercut and Hardman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardman looks OK. Juravlev waves Hardman back to his feet!
Hardman is holding his hands too far apart here. Juravlev throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hardman is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Juravlev!
An out of breath Alexey Juravlev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EVO 262: Luzhin vs Taisto
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Hardman misses with a body shot
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Hardman 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.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
Maldini appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Maldini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardman checks it well.
Hardman throws a sloppy head kick and Maldini moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Hardman misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maldini's head.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Maldini lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Maldini there.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maldini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
Maldini misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Hardman 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.
Hardman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maldini back to the cage. Hardman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardman staying out of range there.
Hardman sizes up Maldini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardman scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Maldini avoids them all with ease.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Maldini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardman! But no joy.
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardman throws a leg kick but Maldini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giuseppe Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
Maldini throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maldini slips under a jab from Hardman.
Maldini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardman's sensitive parts.
Maldini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maldini lands a body shot.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It appears Maldini was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hardman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Maldini catches Hardman right on the button with a cross.
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Hardman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardman lands a jab.
Maldini with a hook.
Maldini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardman looks winded!
Maldini dodges the punch combination from Hardman. #T3#
Maldini throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Maldini darts in and clinches Hardman up against the cage.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldini controls his hands.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Maldini controls the action.
Maldini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardman blocking some punches.
Maldini lands a body punch.
Maldini lands a right hand.
Maldini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maldini fails to pull guard.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
Maldini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
Maldini tries to stall but Hardman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardman just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Maldini lands a nice uppercut.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini lands with a right to the head.
Maldini blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Maldini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman is trying to break the clinch but Maldini has him pressed against the cage.
Hardman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardman working hard to break the clinch.
Maldini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardmans head.
Maldini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maldini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardman.#TD#
Maldini decides to pull guard.
Maldini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maldini is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini forces his way into half guard.
Maldini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Maldini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maldini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardman. Hardman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maldini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maldini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardman keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Hardman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Hardman throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Hardman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldini scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini scores with a jab to the head.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick from Maldini.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick.
Giuseppe Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body kick there by Hardman.#T1#
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maldini circles away quickly and effectively.
Maldini throws a leg kick which misses Hardman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardman tries to avoid it.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini throws a jab when Hardman was well out of range.
Maldini lands with a cross.
Maldini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maldini!
A big left from Hardman misses.
Maldini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hardman blocks the body kick.
Maldini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardman works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Maldini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardman!
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
A punch lands to the side of Hardman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maldini connects with a leg kick. Hardman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini slips a straight right by Hardman.
Maldini misses with a body kick.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Hardman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maldini moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Maldini jabs Hardman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maldini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a nice body kick.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Maldini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maldini is out of range and Hardman settles back down.
Maldini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardman slips a jab and a cross from Maldini.
Maldini moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
Maldini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maldini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardman.
Hardman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
As Maldini backs off Hardman throws a huge counter combo but Maldini manages to avoid it all.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldini connects with a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini throws a hook but Hardman avoids it easily.
A jab from Maldini finds it's way through Hardman's defenses.
Hardman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardman's hands.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Hardman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maldini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
Maldini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hardman motions for Maldini to come forward. Hardman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Maldini avoids them all with ease.
Maldini throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maldini misses with a leg kick
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Maldini slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Maldini dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Maldini!
Maldini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardman. Hardman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Maldini clinches up against the cage.
Maldini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldini lands a body shot.
Maldini is struggling to control the position.
Giuseppe Maldini has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldini takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Maldini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maldini fails to land.
Hardman being controlled against the cage.
Maldini swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maldini.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maldini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardman or not.
Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldini misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Maldini drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Maldini is looking for a triangle but Hardman pushes his legs off easily.
Maldini controls Hardman momentarily but Hardman frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Maldini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hardman trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldini wants to sweep here but Hardman controlling him for the moment.
Maldini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman 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.
Hardman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Hardman happy to just control the position for now.
Hardman is continuing to stall.
Hardman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldini keeps working.
Hardman laying and praying for a moment but Maldini takes advantage and regains half guard.
Maldini wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hardman is looking to take a break and control but Maldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardman prevents Maldini from improving his position.
Hardman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini 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... Giuseppe Maldini!
Giuseppe Maldini spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Harrington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
Harrington throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Harrington loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch.
Harrington moves in looking to clinch but Hardman pushes him off.
Hardman thumps Harrington with a low kick.
Hardman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardman.
Hardman cracks Harrington with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
Hardman swinging wildly here.
Harrington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harrington is looking to slow Hardman down with leg kicks.
Harrington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Good leg kick by Harrington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Harrington takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Hardman swats away the attempt to clinch by Harrington.
A big left from Harrington misses.
Harrington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardman, as that shot connected.
Hardman tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrington moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardman is looking to land body kicks.
Hardman wants to land a leg kick but Harrington is out of range.
Harrington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardman manages to circle out of the way.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses.
Harrington misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Hardman counters with a crisp one two that drops Harrington! Hardman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Harrington to his feet! Harrington is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Harrington is rocked!
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!
Hardman walks into a stiff left hand from Harrington.
Harrington missing with a left hand there. Hardman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Harrington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick.#KD2#
Hardman cracks Harrington with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hardman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Harrington to stand back up!
Oh Harrington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardman misses with a two punch combination.
Harrington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardman manages to circle out of the way.
Harrington looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hardman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Harrington. Hardman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Hardman!

Event: EVO 255: Shillings vs Hardman
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Shillings lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardman connects with a leg kick. Shillings looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shillings!
We've been told by Shillings's head coaches at Forcefield Ludas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shillings swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Hardman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Shillings avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Shillings prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Nice body punch from Hardman.
Hardman tries to work over Shillings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardman. #BC#
Shillings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shillings fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shillings scores with a decent looking hook.
Shillings lands a nice shot that snaps Hardman's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman throws a jab when Shillings was well out of range.
Stack Shillings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shillings connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Hardman 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.
Shillings rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardman wants to counter the offense by Shillings and move into the clinch position.
Shillings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Shillings lands with a shot to the body.
Shillings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shillings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shillings connects with a looping right hand.
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shillings fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head.
Shillings walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shillings is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shillings misses with a double jab
and Hardman counters with a right hand to the body.
Shillings moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shillings.
Shillings lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Hardman slips under a jab from Shillings.#KD#
Shillings lands a big head kick that sends Hardman tumbling to the mat! Shillings takes a step backwards and waves Hardman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shillings throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A shot to the liver by Hardman. Beautiful body shot.
Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shillings lands a jab to the head.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shillings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Hardman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Good shot there by Hardman.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shillings lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Shillings is just out of range.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shillings misses with a body shot.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Shillings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shillings is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shillings uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardman has time to react.
Shillings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shillings throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Shillings ducks right into an uppercut from Hardman. #CL2#
Hardman clinches with his opponent.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Shillings.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hardman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Shillings avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Shillings prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman misses with some punches.
Hardman working aggressively here.
Hardman struggles to land a body shot inside as Shillings controls his hands. #BC#
Shillings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardman misses with a combination
and Shillings counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman slips a jab and a cross from Shillings.
Hardman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardman there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stack Shillings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shillings scores with a nice head shot.
Shillings lunges at Hardman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardman's hand.
Shillings lands a front kick.
Stack Shillings is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Shillings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shillings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardman takes a swing at Shillings's ribcage but misses.
Shillings misses with a left hand
and Hardman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shillings, right into the meat.
Shillings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shillings looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
No joy there for Hardman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardman misses the jab.
Hardman tests Shillings's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Shillings makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shillings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Shillings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shillings is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shillings.
Hardman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shillings.
Shillings lands with a good body shot.
Shillings lands a nice shot that snaps Hardman's head back. #KD#
Shillings drops Hardman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hardman looks back up at him and smiles so Shillings waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Hardman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shillings moves away.
Hardman is still on wobbly legs! Can Shillings finish him?
Shillings looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardman is just out of range.
Shillings is looking to slow Hardman down with leg kicks.
Hardman seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Shillings thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hardman if he has to take too many more of those.
Hardman is breathing heavily.#T2#
Shillings thumps Hardman with a low kick.
Hardman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shillings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Shillings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shillings throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Shillings feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hardman sprawling to the canvas! Hardman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shillings finish him?!
Shillings cracks Hardman with a hook to the temple - Hardman is on wobbly legs here! Shillings swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hardman falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Shillings wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stack Shillings!
Stack Shillings thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EVO 252: Kakoullis vs Gage
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Hardman digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Parker throws a leg kick but Hardman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hardman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Parker has been cut.
Hardman throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Hardman only half commits. #CL#
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman digs a right hand underneath Parker's ribcage. Parker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Hardman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardman lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Hardman 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.
Hardman misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hardman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
An attempted straight right counter from Parker misses the target.
Hardman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardman duly obliges.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Hardman unleashes a big counter combination but Parker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hardman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parker is out of range and Hardman settles back down. #T2#
No joy there for Hardman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Parker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parker.
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardman throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Hardman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parker on the side of the head.#CUT2#
Scott Parker's cut is getting worse.
Hardman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Parker.#T3#
Parker walks into a jab.#CUT2#
Scott Parker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker slips a straight right by Hardman.
Parker is looking to wear down Hardman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parker avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Parker thows a leg kick but Hardman checks it
and Hardman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker throws a hook but Hardman avoids it easily.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a good low kick that Hardman was not able to check.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
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!
Parker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardman unleashes a big counter combination but Parker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parker misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Hardman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Hardman blocking some punches.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Hardman working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Hardman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Parker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
Parker tries to clinch but Hardman is having none of it.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardman flicks out a counter leg kick but Parker steps away.
Hardman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a nice body kick.
Hardman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parker on the side of the head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Scott Parker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker cracks Hardman with a good jab.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Hardman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardman throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Hardman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parker.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker cracks Hardman with a good jab.
Parker scores with a jab. Hardman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Parker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Hardman!

Event: EVO 248: Seia vs Vinetto
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1#
Chernov misses with a looping right.
Chernov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sergey Chernov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardman. Hardman obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Chernov's head but Chernov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chernov.
We've been informed that Hardman 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.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
Chernov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman scores with a nice head shot.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernov misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Chernov throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Chernov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hardman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chernov stalks Hardman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardman's face. Hardman staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardman tries to bum rush Chernov with a series of wild strikes but Chernov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernov misses with an uppercut
and Hardman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernov misses the body punch
and Hardman counters with an outside leg kick.
Chernov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Hardman.
Chernov throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Chernov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chernov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardman looks winded!
Chernov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernov scores with a jab. Hardman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardman throws a combination that misses
and Chernov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardman dips to his left and cracks Chernov with an uppercut!#T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Chernov has knocked Hardman down with a huge combo! Chernov steps away and waves a wobbly Hardman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Chernov connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Hardman covering up! Chernov comes in with a big uppercut and Hardman goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Chernov!
After winning the bout, Sergey Chernov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UPG 33
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Hardman keeps the fight on the outside.
Beloff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beloff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beloff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beloff scores with a jab to the body.
Beloff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Beloff has Hardman up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beloff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Beloff avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Beloff blocks an uppercut.
Hardman lands a nice uppercut.
Beloff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Beloff on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardman tries to work over Beloff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beloff.
Beloff avoiding damage.
A short left from Beloff.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Beloff looking to stall.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Beloff.
Beloff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beloff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Hardman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Beloff avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Hardman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beloff or not.
Hardman pushes Beloff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beloff has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman. #BC#
Hardman manages to break the clinch.
Beloff fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Hardman misses. #T2#
Beloff throws a combination. Hardman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Beloff as he connects with a hook.
VG Beloff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beloff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beloff throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beloff.
Hardman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beloff slips a straight right by Hardman.
Beloff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardman to score with a decent uppercut.
Beloff blocks a jab.
Beloff is looking for the big counter here.
Beloff moves in looking to clinch but Hardman pushes him off.
Hardman moves away from the strike by Beloff.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Beloff darts in and clinches Hardman up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beloff. #T3#
Beloff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beloff has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beloff can turn it around.#BC#
Hardman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beloff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardman circles away quickly and effectively.
Beloff throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beloff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Beloff wants to clinch.#CL2#
Beloff gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Beloff throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Beloff.
A shot in the inside from Hardman.
Beloff blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Beloff fails to land.
Beloff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beloff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beloff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beloff blocking some punches. #BC#
Hardman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Beloff moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hardman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Beloff there.
Hardman keeps the fight on the outside.
Beloff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardman counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but VG Beloff 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#
Beloff checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Beloff moves into the clinch.
Hardman blocking some punches.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beloff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beloff backwards.
A body shot lands from Hardman.
Hardman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beloffs head.
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Hardman lands a right hand.
Beloff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardman lands a shot to the body.
Beloff blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardman.
Hardman scores with a shoulder strike.
Beloff is breathing heavily.
A short left from Hardman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Hardman on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hardman.
Hardman lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Hardman.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Hardman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardman.
Hardman presses Beloff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beloff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beloff backwards. #ROC#
Beloff is rocked!
Hardman lands a big right hand that drops Beloff! The killer instinct kicks in and Hardman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hardman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Hardman!

Event: Death Squad 299:Floyd v Jones
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Hardman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a combination
and Hardman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umirikhaziyal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardman's calf.
Hardman moves out of range of the leg kick from Umirikhaziyal.
Umirikhaziyal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal throws a leg kick but Hardman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardman walks into a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Umirikhaziyal.
Umirikhaziyal cracks Hardman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Umirikhaziyal tries to land a leg kick but Hardman saw it coming and moves away.
Umirikhaziyal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardman cracks Umirikhaziyal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umirikhaziyal throws out the jab. #T1#
Umirikhaziyal throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Umirikhaziyal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardman scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal has been cut.#KD#
Hardman lands a big head kick that sends Umirikhaziyal tumbling to the mat! Hardman takes a step backwards and waves Umirikhaziyal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umirikhaziyal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Umirikhaziyal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umirikhaziyal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umirikhaziyal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardman blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Hardman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Umirikhaziyal. Umirikhaziyal obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Umirikhaziyal swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman tried to counter with a leg kick but Umirikhaziyal avoided it.
Umirikhaziyal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Umirikhaziyal checks the leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
Umirikhaziyal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardman throws a jab but it's blocked by Umirikhaziyal.
Hardman drops his hands momentarily and Umirikhaziyal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Umirikhaziyal.
Hardman digs a good body shot into Umirikhaziyal's ribs.
Umirikhaziyal digs a good hook to Hardman's body. #T3#
Umirikhaziyal tries a low kick but Hardman avoids it.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umirikhaziyal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umirikhaziyal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Umirikhaziyal.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Umirikhaziyal.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Umirikhaziyal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Umirikhaziyal thumps Hardman with a low kick.
Hardman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umirikhaziyal.
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Umirikhaziyal's head but Umirikhaziyal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Umirikhaziyal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardman slips a jab from Umirikhaziyal.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umirikhaziyal.
Umirikhaziyal moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Umirikhaziyal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umirikhaziyal throws a low kick but Hardman moves out of range easily.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umirikhaziyal throws a leg kick but Hardman moved away.
Hardman is looking to counter the offense by Umirikhaziyal and move into the clinch.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a leg kick
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hardman has knocked Umirikhaziyal down with a huge combo! Hardman steps away and waves a wobbly Umirikhaziyal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A bone on bone clash there as Hardman blocks the leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal throws a leg kick
and Hardman counters with a low kick, right behind Umirikhaziyal 's knee.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Umirikhaziyal thinks about the counter body kick.
Umirikhaziyal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman swings for the body but Umirikhaziyal moves out of range.
Umirikhaziyal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umirikhaziyal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bertikhizischizi Umirikhaziyal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Umirikhaziyal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Umirikhaziyal.
Hardman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Umirikhaziyal misses with a head kick.
Hardman lands a jab to Umirikhaziyal's midsection.
Umirikhaziyal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Umirikhaziyal tries a low kick but Hardman avoids it.
Umirikhaziyal takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman blocks a leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Umirikhaziyal ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardman as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Umirikhaziyal misses
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Umirikhaziyal scores with a leg kick.
Umirikhaziyal throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Umirikhaziyal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardman doesn't seem phased though.
Hardman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Hardman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardman throws a good cross that connects.
Hardman lands with a big right hook that stumbles Umirikhaziyal - he's out on his feet here! Hardman follows up with another monster hook that separates Umirikhaziyal from consciousness! Umirikhaziyal falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hardman stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Hardman!

Event: Death Squad 294:Floyd v Bruce
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Hardman throws a series of punches but Patterson avoids them all with ease.
Patterson misses with a straight left.
Hardman is looking to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch.
Patterson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hardman stuns Patterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Patterson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hardman breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Hardman lands a left and a right that send Patterson crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Patterson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson cracks the inside of Hardman's front leg. #CL2#
Patterson gets a clinch. #T1#
Hardman blocks the elbow strike.
Patterson gets through Hardman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardman works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Patterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardman blocking some punches.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman. #BC#
Hardman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson throws a solid leg kick but Hardman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patterson.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardman misses with a hook.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Patterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardman.
We've been informed that Patterson 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Patterson, right into the meat.
Decent striking displayed by Patterson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Patterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Patterson cracks Hardman with a good jab.
Floyd Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson punishes Hardman's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson lands with a hook. Hardman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Patterson tries to work over Hardman's front leg with a kick but Hardman checks it.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses.
Hardman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson throws a push kick but Hardman slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Patterson throws a leg kick
and Hardman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patterson jabs Hardman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick from Patterson lands but Hardman takes it in his stride. #KD2#
Patterson lands a big head kick that sends Hardman tumbling to the mat! Patterson takes a step backwards and waves Hardman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hardman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Hardman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hardman seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Hardman.
Patterson lands with a nice body punch.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Patterson tries to bum rush Hardman with a series of wild strikes but Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patterson throws a head kick but Hardman moves out of range. #T4#
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Patterson tries to counter with a clinch but Hardman shakes him off and moves away.
Hardman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Patterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patterson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman cracks Patterson with a good jab.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Good exchange - Patterson coming out on top.
Patterson delivers a nice body kick.
Patterson tests Hardman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardman doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Patterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Patterson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Patterson backs away, Hardman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Patterson lands a jab.
Hardman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Patterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Patterson slips a jab from Hardman.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Patterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
BAM! Patterson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Hardman like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Floyd Patterson! Floyd Patterson retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Floyd Patterson 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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