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Event:
Syn 602
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Harding throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov attempts a counter takedown but Harding avoids it well and moves away.
Harding misses with an uppercut
and Savkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harding throws a leg kick #TD#
and Savkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Savkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harding manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savkov has Harding in his guard.#REVB#
Harding stays in close to Savkov's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looking to control but Harding passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Savkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Harding escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Harding!#T1#
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Harding decides to stand back up. Harding steps back and let's Savkov get back to his feet.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savkov throws a hook but Harding blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Harding misses.
Harding with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harding lands with a nice body punch.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savkov blocks a jab.#TD#
Savkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harding to the mat! Harding manages to get full guard.
Savkov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Savkov throws a strike but Harding rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Harding postures up.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harding can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harding escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Savkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harding presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Savkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Harding is very close to passing his half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Harding is controlling well.
#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Harding is taking a breather. Savkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Harding has mounted him!
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Harding maintains control.
Savkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Savkov is working to get back to half guard.
Savkov tries to hold on but Harding pushes him away.
Harding sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a body punch
and Savkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harding scores with a jab. Savkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harding takes a swing at Savkov's ribcage but misses.
Harding is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Harding missing with a left hand there. Savkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harding swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Harding has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harding has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Harding's head.
Savkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harding. Harding circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding jabs at Savkov's body.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Savkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding misses with a looping right.
Harding throws a solid leg kick but Savkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harding.
Savkov throwing a counter right hand but Harding manages to avoid it.#T1#
Harding throws a body punch but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harding lands an overhand right.
A jab from Harding misses.
Savkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savkov jabs Harding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harding looks to land a left hand but Savkov moved out of range nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savkov.
Harding jabs at Savkov's body.
Harding leaves Savkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2##TD#
Savkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harding's guard.
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!
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harding wants to get back to his feet but Savkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savkov distracts Harding with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harding is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Harding uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Harding!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Harding has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savkov trying to control here.
#SU2#
Harding decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Savkov scores with a nice head shot.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Savkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Savkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harding has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savkov walks into a stiff left hand from Harding.#TD#
Savkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harding did well to prevent Savkov getting side control.
Savkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savkov throwing shots but Harding is blocking nicely.
Savkov trying to control from Harding's half guard. Harding has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savkov won't allow Harding to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Savkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Harding gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harding tries to land knees in the clinch but Savkov avoids the damage to the body.
Savkov effectively controlling the action here.
Harding lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Savkov.
Harding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Savkov lands a left hand.
Harding is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harding down to the mat. Harding avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Savkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Harding throws a leg kick #TD#
and Savkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding being controlled here, momentarily.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely. #T1#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harding is keeping the position for now.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pavel Savkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Savkov is in close to Harding's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Harding not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Harding's brow. #T3#
Savkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harding is looking for a sweep.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Savkov swings around for an armbar but Harding sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savkov's guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harding passes into half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Harding is controlling well.
Savkov is controlling Harding's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Harding slows the pace down in half guard.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Harding has control of the leg.
Savkov is trying to control but Harding passes into side control!
#SU2#
Harding decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savkov to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Pavel Savkov.
I think Harding has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
A relieved looking Jonathan Harding thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 597
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Airt defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Harding scores with a jab to the head.
Harding scores with a shot to the body.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Harding has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Mac Airt defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harding to score with a decent uppercut.
Harding throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a left to the body.
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Mac Airt's ribs.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Mac Airt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Harding avoids it easily.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.#T1#
Harding connects with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Harding.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt slips a straight right by Harding.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Harding avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt staying out of range there.
Mac Airt moves forwards but Harding connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harding takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Harding defending well as Mac Airt loads up on a big left hand.
Harding missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harding misses with an uppercut
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Harding connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mac Airt's hands.
Harding is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
Mac Airt looks to land a left hand but Harding moved out of range nicely.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harding connects with a solid leg kick.
Mac Airt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harding in his tracks.
Harding throws a sloppy body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harding appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Harding.
#T3#
Mac Airt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harding lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mac Airt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Jonathan Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Harding moves into the clinch.
Harding throws a head punch that misses.
Harding misses with some punches.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Harding has the dominant position.
Harding has Mac Airt pressed against the cage, preventing Mac Airt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harding has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Harding lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards. #T4#
Harding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harding swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding misses with a body punch.
Harding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Mac Airt moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harding.
Harding moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Harding lands an overhand right.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Mac Airt counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt jabs Harding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harding looks to land a left hand but Mac Airt moved out of range nicely.
As Harding backs off Mac Airt throws a huge counter combo but Harding manages to avoid it all.
Harding lands the left hand.
Harding misses the jab.
Harding takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harding changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Harding cracks Mac Airt with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Harding.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harding tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
#T1#
Mac Airt works the jab nicely.
Harding tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Harding throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt misses with a two punch combination.
Harding scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
Mac Airt works Harding's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt works Harding's body with a nice hook.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand #CL#
and Harding counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #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!
Harding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harding keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac Airt's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harding.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harding creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Harding won't allow it.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Harding has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to break the clinch but Harding is controlling the position.
Harding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt tries to break free but Harding pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harding tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harding throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harding jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Harding throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt unleashes a big counter combination but Harding bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Harding has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Harding scores with a shot to the body.
Harding slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harding.
Mac Airt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Jab by Harding.
A lazy left from Mac Airt finds it's target.
Harding throws a hook but Mac Airt blocks it.
Harding slips a jab and a cross from Mac Airt.
#T4#
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mac Airt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding throws out a powerful jab.
Harding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Mac Airt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mac Airt digs a good hook to Harding's body.
Mac Airt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
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 Jonathan Harding will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Harding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mac Airt takes one to the side of the head.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Harding closes the distance and pushes Mac Airt back into the cage.#BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Mac Airt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Harding is out of range.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harding.
Mac Airt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Mac Airt's head back.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.#CL#
Harding has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac Airt tries to circle away but Harding has him pinned against the cage.
Harding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mac Airt is trying to force a seperation but Harding has the dominant position.
Harding can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
Good body shot from Harding.
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch.
Harding fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac Airt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Harding misses.
Mac Airt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harding 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.
As Harding backs off Mac Airt throws a huge counter combo but Harding manages to avoid it all.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it.
Harding feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mac Airt's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding misses with a hook
and Mac Airt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac Airt 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.
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harding moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
A shot to the liver by Harding. Beautiful body shot.
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Mac Airt's front leg but catches the back leg as Mac Airt tries to avoid it.
Harding blocks a jab.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac Airt.
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
Harding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harding tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves away
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Harding misses its target.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mac Airt defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Harding paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mac Airt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Harding scores with a jab.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for Harding.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Harding.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harding 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
Our winner, Jonathan Harding, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Cormac Mac Airt had this to say: '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.
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Event:
Syn 589
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasleyiev fakes the leg kick and cracks Harding in the body.
Vasleyiev slips a straight right by Harding.
Vasleyiev wants to land a leg kick but Harding is out of range.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Harding's front leg with a kick but Harding checks it.
Harding now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasleyiev.
Harding throws a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a body kick.
Harding has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harding misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
Harding cracks Vasleyiev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harding crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vasleyiev - the referee stops the clock and Harding gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vasleyiev. Harding manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Harding swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Harding misses with a looping left.
Harding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harding.
Vasleyiev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasleyiev throws the kick towards the body but Harding avoids it.
Harding looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harding throws a jab when Vasleyiev was well out of range.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harding.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Vasleyiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Vasleyiev slams his shin into Harding's torso.
Harding gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harding misses with a hook.
Vasleyiev lands a glancing blow to the side of Harding's head.
Harding is looking to clinch.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Vasleyiev's ribs.
Vasleyiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Harding.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick that knocks Harding off balance momentarily.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Vasleyiev misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harding digs a good body shot into Vasleyiev's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harding.
Vasleyiev is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasleyiev.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vasleyiev.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasleyiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Harding finds it's way through Vasleyiev's defenses.
Harding moves out of range as Vasleyiev throws a body kick.
Harding missing with a left hand there. Vasleyiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding tests Vasleyiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
Harding moves in looking to clinch but Vasleyiev pushes him off.
Vasleyiev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harding's head.#CL2#
Harding takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Vasleyiev working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Harding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasleyiev scores with a shot to the side of Harding's head.
Harding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vasleyiev trying to control the position but instead, Harding has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasleyiev into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Harding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harding.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasleyiev.
Harding misses with a knee strike.
Vasleyiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Harding.
Vasleyiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasleyiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vasleyiev.
#T4#
Harding lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harding takes a shot to the head.
Vasleyiev misses with some punches.
Vasleyiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harding scores with a shot to the side of Vasleyiev's head.
Vasleyiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harding lands a right hand.
Harding stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vasleyiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harding tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasleyiev has a couple of punches blocked by Harding.
Vasleyiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harding scores with a shot to the side of Vasleyiev's head.
Harding fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Harding.
Still in the clinch, Harding scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harding lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasleyiev backwards.
Harding throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonathan Harding will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harding darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harding.
Vasleyiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick, looking for Harding's leg but Harding calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Vasleyiev.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasleyiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding defending well as Vasleyiev loads up on a big left hand.
Vasleyiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harding throws a hook but Vasleyiev blocks it.
Vasleyiev is looking to land body kicks.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harding sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasleyiev.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harding 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.
Harding fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasleyiev on the side of the head.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasleyiev misses with a double jab.
Harding connects with a looping right hand.
Harding wants to slow Vasleyiev down by chopping away at his legs.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Harding moves out of range easily.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding moves out of range of the body kick.
Harding throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harding listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Harding on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harding throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vasleyiev throws a lazy right hand but Harding sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harding! But no joy.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Harding moved away.
Vasleyiev motions for Harding to come forward. Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev feints and then cracks Harding's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harding down.
Vasleyiev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasleyiev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vasleyiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasleyiev scores with a jab.
Harding looks to throw the jab but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Harding gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vasleyiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harding throws out the jab.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasleyiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Good work by Vasleyiev as he checks the leg kick.
Harding sizes up Vasleyiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
Harding throws the left hand but Vasleyiev avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Vasleyiev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
Harding has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasleyiev misses with a body kick.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Vasleyiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harding looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasleyiev. #T4#
Harding moves out of range of the body kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vasleyiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harding checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harding tests Vasleyiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Harding checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev misses with a kick to the body
and Harding counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harding walks into a stiff left hand from Vasleyiev.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Harding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasleyiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vasleyiev.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a jab when Harding was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonathan Harding will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasleyiev.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Harding's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harding scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasleyiev doesn't seem bothered though.
Harding blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Harding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left lands for Harding.
Vasleyiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasleyiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harding is out of range.
Vasleyiev looks to land a left hand but Harding moved out of range nicely.
Vasleyiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasleyiev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harding has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harding and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev wants to land a leg kick but Harding is out of range.
Vasleyiev throws a chopping leg kick but Harding manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harding appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasleyiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Harding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harding misses with a straight right.
Jonathan Harding seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasleyiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harding.#T1#
Harding finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasleyiev throws a poor cross that misses
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Harding misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
Vasleyiev scores with a head kick.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasleyiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasleyiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
Vasleyiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding blocks the body kick.
Harding lands with a cross.
Vasleyiev lands a two punch combo.
Vasleyiev defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Harding throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
A slow jab from Vasleyiev misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
Harding tries to clinch but Vasleyiev is having none of it.
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasleyiev.
Harding connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harding throws a lazy right hand but Vasleyiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasleyiev misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasleyiev misses with a kick to the body
and Harding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harding checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Vasleyiev finds it's way through Harding's defenses.
Vasleyiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Harding misses with a looping right.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harding.
Harding thuds a left hand into Vasleyiev's body.
Vasleyiev lands with an overhand left.
Harding throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasleyiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harding checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harding checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Harding's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasleyiev under the eye.
Harding cracks Vasleyiev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasleyiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vasleyiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harding is out of range and Vasleyiev settles back down.
Harding with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasleyiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Harding.
Vasleyiev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Harding is predictable there
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harding's knee momentarily.
Vasleyiev lands a jab to the nose.
Vasleyiev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harding lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasleyiev at a distance.
Good shot there by Harding.
Vasleyiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harding is out of range.
Harding lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasleyiev lands a head kick. Harding smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.
Vasleyiev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasleyiev.
A bone on bone clash there as Harding blocks the leg kick.
Harding scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasleyiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonathan Harding.
Well Harding 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
A victorious Jonathan Harding thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Harding takes one on the button.
Vasleyiev with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harding.
Vasleyiev misses with a head kick.
Vasleyiev misses with a body kick.
Vasleyiev tries to land a body kick
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Harding 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.
Harding avoids the head kick by Vasleyiev.
Harding slips under a jab.
Vasleyiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harding to score with a decent uppercut.
Harding misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vasleyiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harding scores with a head kick. Vasleyiev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasleyiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Harding thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Vasleyiev misses with the combination.
Harding has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Harding lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasleyiev's head.#T1#
Vasleyiev throws a sloppy head kick
and Harding counters with a solid body kick.
Harding throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vasleyiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Harding is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Harding there.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harding.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Harding.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick which misses Harding's front leg but catches the back leg as Harding tries to avoid it.
Vasleyiev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harding checks it well.
A slow jab from Harding misses its intended target.
Harding throws a front kick that sends Vasleyiev stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Harding tries to keep at a distance but Vasleyiev has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A short right from Harding.
Harding tries to work over Vasleyiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasleyiev stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Vasleyiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasleyiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Harding.
Vasleyiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harding fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harding.
Harding cracks Vasleyiev with a good jab.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Harding looks to land a left hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Vasleyiev moves away from the strike by Harding.
Vasleyiev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A big left from Vasleyiev misses.
Harding throws a solid leg kick but Vasleyiev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harding.
Vasleyiev is looking to clinch.
Vasleyiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vasleyiev.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev throws a series of strikes that have Harding backpedaling.
Vasleyiev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harding lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vasleyiev swings for the body but Harding moves out of range.
Vasleyiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harding connects with a jab.
Harding takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Vasleyiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasleyiev tries to avoid it.
Harding throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Vasleyiev throws a hook but Harding avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vasleyiev!
A nice leg kick lands there from Harding.
Harding checks a low kick from Vasleyiev.
Harding throws a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a straight right hand.
Vasleyiev looks for the body kick but Harding saw that one coming.
Vasleyiev looks to land a combination but Harding avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harding was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harding takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasleyiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasleyiev.
Harding ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasleyiev throws the left hand but Harding avoids the punch easily.
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 Jonathan Harding will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Harding walks into a jab.
Harding moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vasleyiev has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Harding dips to his left and cracks Vasleyiev with an uppercut!
Harding swings widly with a right hand
and Vasleyiev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harding lands with a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev thuds his shin into the meat of Harding's side.
Vasleyiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harding throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Harding wants to land a leg kick but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Vasleyiev feints a counter leg kick.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Vasleyiev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Harding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Harding.
Harding can't find room to land a body shot as Vasleyiev controls the action.
Harding's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vasleyiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Harding. #T1#
Vasleyiev slowing the pace effectively.
Vasleyiev throws a head punch that misses.
Harding lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasleyiev backwards.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harding is working Vasleyiev over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Harding.
Vasleyiev blocks an uppercut.
Vasleyiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding tries a body shot but Vasleyiev blocks it.
Harding presses Vasleyiev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harding misses with a body punch.
Harding tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasleyiev's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Vasleyiev fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Vasleyiev.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harding.
Harding scores with a shot to the side of Vasleyiev's head. #T2#
Vasleyiev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasleyiev lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Vasleyiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vasleyiev.
Harding misses with a straight left.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harding connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasleyiev's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Harding.
Harding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasleyiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harding.
Harding moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Harding was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vasleyiev.
Harding throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harding.
A little jabbing left from Vasleyiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harding avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vasleyiev misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Harding misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
Vasleyiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Vasleyiev scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harding.
Vasleyiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harding.
Vasleyiev thuds a left hand into Harding's body.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Vasleyiev is looking to slow Harding down with leg kicks.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.
Harding slips a jab and a cross from Vasleyiev.
As Vasleyiev backs away, Harding returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Harding throws a body kick.
Harding cracks Vasleyiev with an open hand slap.
Vasleyiev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.#T4#
Vasleyiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harding misses with an uppercut
and Vasleyiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harding bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev misses with an uppercut. Harding saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Vasleyiev blocks the low kick.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harding throws a jab when Vasleyiev was well out of range.
Vasleyiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harding is out of range and Vasleyiev settles back down.
Vasleyiev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harding counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasleyiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harding throws out the jab.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick that misses
and Harding counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harding throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev moved away.
Harding takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Vasleyiev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasleyiev slips a straight right by Harding.
Vasleyiev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harding scores with a nice right hand.
Harding scores with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Harding misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a three punch combo that has Harding backing up. Harding nods at Vasleyiev to acknowledge the strikes.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vasleyiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harding fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vasleyiev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harding slips a jab from Vasleyiev.
Nice straight punches there by Harding. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harding.
Harding slips a jab from Vasleyiev.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasleyiev.
Harding checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harding goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harding tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasleyiev is able to avoid easily.
Vasleyiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasleyiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Harding throws a right hand that misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a body kick.
Vasleyiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vasleyiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vasleyiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Vasleyiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harding appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Harding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev looks to land a right hand but Harding moved out of range.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasleyiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Harding missing with a left hand there. Vasleyiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Vasleyiev moves away and avoids it.
Vasleyiev throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding throwing a counter right hand but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harding misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
Vasleyiev thuds his right hand into Harding's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harding moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev tries to land a leg kick but Harding saw it coming and moves away.
Harding tries a head kick but it misses.
Harding pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasleyiev throws an off balance right hand
and Harding counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harding scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harding. #T3#
Vasleyiev connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasleyiev throws a hook but Harding blocks it.
Vasleyiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Harding chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasleyiev misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Harding misses its target.
Harding connects with a looping right hand.
Vasleyiev throws a right hand that Harding ducks under and follows up with a left that Harding also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Harding.
Vasleyiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harding misses with a hook
and Vasleyiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Harding lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vasleyiev doesn't seem phased though.
Vasleyiev misses with a double jab
and Harding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasleyiev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Harding blocks the leg kick.
Harding takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook. Harding ducked under it nicely.
Vasleyiev walks into a left hand.
Harding scores with a head kick. Vasleyiev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vasleyiev misses with a double jab.
Vasleyiev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasleyiev misses the target.
Harding scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasleyiev 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.
Harding walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harding bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harding, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Harding thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 178
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Harding defending well as Smiff loads up on a big left hand.
Smiff misses with a body shot.
Smiff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
#CL2#
Smiff clinches with his opponent.
Smiff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Smiff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smiff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harding.#TD2#
Smiff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harding to the ground. Smiff is now in Harding's guard.#ES#
Harding pushes Smiff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jonathan Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Smiff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Harding catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Smiff misses with an uppercut. Harding saw that one coming.
A cross from Harding lands.
Nice defenses there by Smiff.
Smiff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smiff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harding.
Harding lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Smiff takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Harding has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Smiff tries to move into range but Harding moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harding takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smiff checks the leg kick.
Harding connects with a solid leg kick.
Smiff throws a series of punches but Harding moves out of range.
Smiff blocks a jab.
Smiff is looking for the big counter here.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Smiff misses.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harding.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff avoids a kick to the body.
Smiff feints the counter takedown.
Smiff throws out a powerful jab.
Smiff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Smiff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harding sprawls well initially but Smiff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smiff stops Harding from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harding wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Harding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Harding defending well. #T3#
Harding keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can.
Smiff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smiff's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harding keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Harding is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smiff keeps trying to improve his position.
Smiff is keen to just control but Harding is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harding defends it well.
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 Jonathan Harding will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smiff misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Smiff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smiff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smiff trying to control from half guard but Harding is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff stops Harding from getting back to his feet.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but Harding defending well.
Smiff trying to control from half guard but Harding is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smiff is stalling here. Harding is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smiff seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harding has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smiff is looking for a sweep.
Harding controlling the position from side mount.
Smiff is trying to work for a sweep but Harding has mounted him!
Smiff is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smiff regains half guard.
Smiff trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harding manages to pass to mount!
Smiff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Smiff tries to reverse the position but Harding maintains control.
Jonathan Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding controlling from the full mount.
Smiff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smiff wants to stand back up but Harding manages to pass into side control.
Smiff is looking for a sweep.
Smiff looks to move to half guard but instead Harding has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Smiff can't escape the position.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Harding stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Harding lands with a right hand.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Smiff.
The fighters circling - Smiff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff scores with a nice right hand.
Smiff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smiff 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.
Harding swings for the body but Smiff moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Smiff throws a series of punches but Harding avoids them all with ease.
Smiff dips to his left and cracks Harding with an uppercut!
Smiff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smiff lands a nice shot to the body.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Smiff's ribs.
Harding throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Smiff to counter with a crisp jab.
Harding lands with a cross.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice cross by Harding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harding.
Harding lands a body shot.
Smiff misses with a body kick.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smiff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smiff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Harding with a jab.
Harding uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Smiff slips the punch.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smiff tries to clinch there but Harding circles away.
Harding is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Smiff takes the fight into the clinch.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smiff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harding smiles and moves away.
Jonathan Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Harding throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smiff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harding feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smiff's calf.
Harding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smiff.
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smiff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harding.
Smiff lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding cracks Smiff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smiff throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smiff tries to move into range but Harding moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Harding. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harding.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Harding changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding slips under a jab.
Smiff swings for the body but Harding moves out of range.
Harding scores with a leg kick.
Smiff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Smiff.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Harding stuffs the takedown.
Smiff misses with a hook to the body
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Smiff.
Smiff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Smiff.
Smiff tries to clinch but Harding is having none of it.
Smiff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harding.
Smiff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harding throws a head kick that misses.
Smiff misses with a looping right.
Smiff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smiff just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Harding uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smiff has time to react.
Harding throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Smiff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Quinoa Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Harding.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smiff. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding lands with an uppercut that bounces Smiff off the cage and back into range.
Smiff takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smiff.
Smiff throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smiff in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smiff throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Harding lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smiff doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harding, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
Jonathan Harding decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Quinoa Smiff was interviewed post fight and said 'He is on steroids!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 162
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Kriel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #KD2#
Kriel drops Harding with a beautiful combination! Harding stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kriel is looking for the KO!
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Kriel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harding throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Harding.
Kriel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harding checks the leg kick.#T1#
Harding attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harding works the jab nicely.
Kriel defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Kriel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Harding on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding throwing a counter right hand but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Harding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Kriel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Kriel thows a leg kick but Harding checks it
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
Harding avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Jonathan Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Harding.
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel walks into a straight right hand from Harding.
A shot to the body from Harding misses
and Kriel counters with a leg kick.
Kriel blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Kriel checks a leg kick nicely.
Kriel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harding throws a right hand that Kriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kriel also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding lands with a cross.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Kriel.
Harding throws a push kick but Kriel slaps the foot to one side.
Kriel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel lands a nice hook to Harding's body. Harding takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kriel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harding counters with a low kick, right behind Kriel 's knee.
Kriel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harding cracks Kriel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kriel doesn't manage to clinch there - Harding circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Harding. That's going to slow Kriel down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kriel can do to turn this around?
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harding swings widly with a right hand
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding throws a front kick aimed at Kriel's knee but Kriel avoids it well.
Kriel connects with a body shot that sends Harding's belly button to the back.
Harding wants to land a leg kick but Kriel is out of range. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kriel.
A low kick from Kriel misses
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Kriel lands a leg kick that knocks Harding off balance momentarily.
Harding throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Harding misses.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Harding slips the punch.
Harding throws a jab when Kriel was well out of range.
Kriel throws out a counter right but Harding avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kriel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harding has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd cheers as Harding lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Harding is looking to land body kicks.
Kriel wants to counter the offense by Harding and move into the clinch position.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Kriel blocks the low kick.
A big left from Harding misses.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Kriel takes one on the button.#T3#
Harding displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kriel scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kriel wants to counter with a clinch but Harding pushes him away.
Harding scores with a push kick.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Harding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kriel.#T4#
Harding dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!
Kriel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harding rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding throws a right hand that Kriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kriel also avoids with ease.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kriel.
Harding fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kriel just manages to avoid it.
Harding avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Harding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Harding lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kriel doesn't seem phased though.
Kriel misses with a head kick.
As Kriel backs away, Harding returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harding will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kriel 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.
Jonathan Harding 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#
Kriel dips to his left and cracks Harding with an uppercut!
Harding misses with a body shot.
Kriel slips a straight right by Harding.
Kriel throws a head kick that Harding semi-blocks.
Harding thows a leg kick but Kriel checks it
and Kriel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kriel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harding is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kriel checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.#T1#
Harding misses with a kick to the body.
Kriel lands a head kick. Harding smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harding.
Harding lands with a right hand.
Kriel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harding clobbers Kriel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harding misses with a body kick.
Kriel tries to counter with a clinch but Harding shakes him off and moves away.
Willem Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kriel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding jabs at Kriel's body.
Harding cracks the inside of Kriel's front leg.
Harding scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Harding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Harding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kriel momentarily.
Harding throws a lazy uppercut
and Kriel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harding throws the left hand but Kriel avoids the punch easily.
Kriel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harding connects with an inside leg kick.
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Kriel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harding smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kriel throws out a leg kick but Harding moves out of range and Kriel only half commits.
Harding connects with a leg kick. Kriel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Harding.
Kriel throws a leg kick
and Harding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kriel's calf.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding sets himself, and Kriel steps forward looking for the clinch! Harding avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harding 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Harding thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 157
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harding! But no joy.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Hedman Karlsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harding defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harding lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Hedman Karlsson jabs Harding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Harding moves out of range.
A lazy left from Harding finds it's target.#T1#
Harding closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harding misses with a hook.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman Karlsson thumps Harding with a low kick.
Harding looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harding stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harding wants it to stay on the feet.
Hedman Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot that snaps Harding's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hedman Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Harding.#T2#
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Harding only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hedman Karlsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harding counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedman Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Harding saw that one coming.
Donk. Hedman Karlsson catches Harding right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harding. #CL#
Hedman Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hedman Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harding fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson dips to his left and cracks Harding with an uppercut!
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding misses with an uppercut
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Harding should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Harding as Hedman Karlsson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hedman Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Harding flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
Harding looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Harding misses the jab.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harding.
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 Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harding connects with a leg kick. Hedman Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hedman Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Harding counters with a stiff right hand.
Harding throws a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Harding misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding digs a good hook to Hedman Karlsson's body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a left hand
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Harding leaves Hedman Karlsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Harding uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hedman Karlsson has time to react.
A jab from Harding does it's job there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harding.
A leg kick checked by Harding.
Harding flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.
Harding connects with an inside leg kick.
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Hedman Karlsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid it.
Harding's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hedman Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harding scrambles back to his feet.
Harding connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harding.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Hedman Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harding keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Harding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hedman Karlsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Harding takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hedman Karlsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson controlling from the top position. #T3#
Hedman Karlsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Harding has wrist control.
Hedman Karlsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding keeping moving, preventing Hedman Karlsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harding scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hedman Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harding. That did some damage!
Harding moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Harding finds it's target.
Harding lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hedman Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hedman Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Harding fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hedman Karlsson checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hedman Karlsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Harding slips the punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harding!
Hedman Karlsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson throws a series of punches but Harding moves out of range.
As Hedman Karlsson backs off Harding throws a huge counter combo but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it all.
Harding scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding throws the left hand but Hedman Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Hedman Karlsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harding sprawls and moves away.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Harding misses with a left hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harding.
#T1#
Harding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hedman Karlsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Harding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Hedman Karlsson's head back.
Hedman Karlsson staying out of range there.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Harding cracks the inside of Hedman Karlsson's front leg.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Harding cracks the inside of Hedman Karlsson's front leg.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Harding.
Nice defenses there by Hedman Karlsson.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Harding misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Harding misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedman Karlsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Harding sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harding flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.
Hedman Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding jabs at Hedman Karlsson's body.
Nice shot lands for Harding.
Hedman Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a nice body shot.
Hedman Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Hedman Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harding's calf.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Hedman Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedman Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hedman Karlsson. That one must have hurt.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Hedman Karlsson is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hedman Karlsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Harding, which made it look bad.
Hedman Karlsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harding's calf.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harding throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Harding only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson with a nice cross.
Hedman Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Hedman Karlsson defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Hedman Karlsson misses.
A slow jab from Hedman Karlsson misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harding has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
A relieved looking Jonathan Harding thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 152
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Yau takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Harding scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harding trying to land knees to the body.
Yau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harding's efforts to push away.
Harding with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harding with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harding digs a right hand into Yau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yau's gas tank.
Harding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harding tries a knee to the head but Yau blocks it.
Harding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harding misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Yau.
Harding blocking some punches.
Harding connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yau's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Yau.
Harding is looking to break free of the clinch but Yau has double underhooks. #T1#
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yau - that landed with a thud.
Harding misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harding bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harding takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yau throws a good cross that connects.
Yau tries to clinch up
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Yau takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau. #BC#
Harding breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Yau.
Yau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau lands the left hand.
Yau lunges at Harding with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harding's hand.
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harding manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yau misses with a looping right.
Yau defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Yau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Harding saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Yau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yau tries to counter with a clinch but Harding shakes him off and moves away.
Yau thuds a left hand into Harding's body.
A nice combination there by Yau.
#T3#
Yau blocks the body kick.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yau is looking to clinch.
Yau tries to clinch up.
Yau misses with a straight left.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Yau misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Harding misses
and Yau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harding counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Yau swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Harding misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Yau drives through and clinches with Harding against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Harding.
Yau prevents a body shot from Harding.
Harding lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yau.#BC#
Harding breaks from the clinch.
Yau tests Harding's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calabi Yau will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Harding misses.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yau swings for the body but Harding moves out of range.
Yau swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
Yau throws an off balance right hand
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Yau throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding counters with an inside leg kick.
Harding scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau misses with a hook
and Harding counters with a nice uppercut.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harding swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding tried to counter with a leg kick but Yau avoided it.
Yau misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a good low kick that Yau was not able to check. #T1#
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Yau misses with a hook.
Harding throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yau throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yau was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Harding throws out a leg kick but Yau moves out of range and Harding only half commits.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Yau slips the punch.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harding misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Yau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harding can pounce on him.
Yau takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Harding takes one to the chin there.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Harding 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding connects with an inside leg kick.
Yau looks to throw the jab but Harding is out of range.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Harding.
Harding half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harding moves away from the strike by Yau.
Yau throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Harding slips under a jab.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Harding cracks Yau with an open hand slap.
Yau wants to clinch but Harding slips to the side
and Harding counters with a leg kick.
Harding keeps the fight on the outside.
Yau checks a low kick from Harding.
Yau steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harding.
Yau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harding scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yau doesn't seem bothered though.
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Yau forces Harding back against the cage and clinches.
Yau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harding has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Yau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yau landing knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yau throws a punch but it's blocked by Harding.
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harding lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Harding gets tackled into the cage by Yau. Yau maintains the clinch.
Yau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harding backwards.
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 Jonathan Harding will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yau tries to clinch up but Harding circles away and keeps his distance.
Yau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harding at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harding. That's going to slow Yau down.
Yau tries to clinch but Harding moves out of range.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harding is looking to land body kicks.
Harding thows a leg kick but Yau checks it #CL2#
and Yau moves into the clinch.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harding blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harding tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yau avoids it.
Yau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Harding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Yau rushes Harding and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harding avoids it.
Harding with a knee to the head.
Harding missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Harding manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yau.
A jab from Yau misses.
Harding throwing a counter right hand but Yau manages to avoid it.
Yau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch but Harding swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Yau slips the punch.
Harding is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Harding feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau scores with a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a low kick.
Yau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harding.
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding tries a low kick but Yau avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Harding 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harding swats away the attempt to clinch by Yau.
Yau darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Yau misses with a body shot
and Harding counters with a nice leg kick.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yau.
Harding misses with a shot to the body
letting Yau counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Yau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yau.
Harding fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yau is out of range.
Harding clobbers Yau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yau lands with a straight right. Harding didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Yau misses with an uppercut
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Harding lands with an overhand left.
Harding moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau moves away from the strike by Harding.
Despite the aggression on Yau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harding avoids the body shot from Yau.
A slow jab from Yau misses its intended target.
Yau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Yau.
Yau misses with a lunging right hand
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yau thinking.
Harding doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a jab to the body
enabling Yau to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yau 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
A very excited looking Calabi Yau made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 149
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Harding there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt throws a hook but Harding blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Harding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Harding scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt lands with a nice body kick.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harding throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Harding misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Harding closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Harding swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harding paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harding throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt scores with the left hand. Harding knows he should have avoided that one.
Harding gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Harding sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harding walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Hunt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Harding looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harding lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Harding takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Harding sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Harding appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Harding finds it's target.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Harding looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harding walks into a left hand.
Hunt moves out of range as Harding throws a body kick.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harding cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harding closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Harding is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding connects with a body shot.
Harding misses with a hook.
Harding slips under a jab from Hunt.
A nice side step and Harding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Harding saw that one coming.
Harding tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Harding backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Hunt.
Harding has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Harding's head.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Harding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harding stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harding scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt 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.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harding. Harding obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Harding misses with a hook
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Harding swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Harding catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harding.
Nice defenses there by Harding.#T1#
Harding 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. #CL#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harding can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Harding tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Harding is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.#BC2#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Harding down.
Harding keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Harding throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Harding only half commits.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Harding let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harding connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Harding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Harding throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harding.
Hunt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Harding blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Harding sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Harding makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunt slips a jab from Harding.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harding swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harding counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harding has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harding and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Hunt tries to move into range but Harding moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Harding, which made it look bad.
Harding let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Harding.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harding moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harding counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Harding.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harding.
Harding moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harding on the side of the head.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harding paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harding connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Harding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding misses with a lunging right hand
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harding throws a leg kick #TD#
so Hunt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harding swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harding is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harding swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harding is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Harding feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.#T3#
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Harding off the cage and back into range.
Hunt jabs at Harding's body.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Harding throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Harding appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Harding misses with a looping left.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Hunt darts in and clinches Harding up against the cage.#T4#
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harding's elbow.
Harding has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harding or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
A short right from Harding on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Harding.
Harding lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Harding's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Harding checks it.
Harding misses with a shot to the body
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harding checks a leg kick.
Harding connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Vasleyiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Vasleyiev does it's job there.
Harding takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harding chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Harding.
Harding looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasleyiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harding takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Harding moves away from the strike by Vasleyiev.
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!
Vasleyiev jabs Harding to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harding misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasleyiev lands a body shot.
Vasleyiev throws a good cross that connects.
Vasleyiev connects with the punch.
Harding takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Vasleyiev.
Some bone on bone action there as Vasleyiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Vasleyiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Vasleyiev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Vasleyiev's head back.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harding ducks right into an uppercut from Vasleyiev.
Harding connects with a leg kick. Vasleyiev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Harding moved away.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasleyiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Vasleyiev wants to land a leg kick but Harding is out of range.
Vasleyiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harding takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vasleyiev punishes Harding's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Harding throws a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Harding throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice uppercut.
Harding connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harding makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vasleyiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harding tries to move into range but Vasleyiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasleyiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harding.
Harding with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasleyiev misses with a few strikes there.
Vasleyiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harding is able to avoid easily.
Harding takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Vasleyiev.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Vasleyiev slips the punch.
Vasleyiev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Vasleyiev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harding misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
Harding takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Vasleyiev.
Nice defenses there by Vasleyiev.#T3#
Harding misses with a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasleyiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasleyiev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasleyiev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarding.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding is looking to slow Vasleyiev down with leg kicks.
Harding motions for Vasleyiev to come forward. Harding throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev lands the left hand.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harding misses with the body kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasleyiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding is looking to score with low kicks.
Vasleyiev is looking for the big counter here.
Vasleyiev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Harding moved away.
Harding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vasleyiev on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasleyiev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harding had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Vasleyiev checks a low kick from Harding.
Vasleyiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Harding misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Harding coming out on top.
Vasleyiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Vasleyiev blocks the leg kick.
Harding looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasleyiev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harding's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasleyiev under the eye.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Harding moves out of range easily.
Harding takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasleyiev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasleyiev takes one to the chin there.
Harding swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick from Harding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Vasleyiev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Harding throws a series of punches but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
Vasleyiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harding jabs Vasleyiev right on the nose. Vasleyiev blinks but takes it well.
Vasleyiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harding takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Harding finds it's target.
Harding checks a low kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a right hand
and Harding makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harding tries a low kick but Vasleyiev avoids it.
Vasleyiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasleyiev off the cage and back into range.
Harding walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasleyiev tried to score with a low kick but Harding checks it.
Harding tries to work over Vasleyiev's front leg with a kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harding.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Harding.
Vasleyiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding cracks Vasleyiev with an open hand slap.
Vasleyiev misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harding with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasleyiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Vasleyiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harding can pounce on him.
Vasleyiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harding is out of range.
Harding throws the kick towards the body but Vasleyiev avoids it.
Harding missing with a left hand there. Vasleyiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasleyiev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Harding throws a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasleyiev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harding motions for Vasleyiev to come forward. Harding throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasleyiev, right into the meat.
Harding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasleyiev misses with a looping left.
Harding looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harding ducks right into an uppercut from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harding takes a step back to recover.
Harding tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Vasleyiev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev misses with a body kick.
Vasleyiev throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Harding feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Vasleyiev misses. #T3#
Vasleyiev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harding's hands.
A jab from Vasleyiev misses.
Harding was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Vasleyiev's ribs.
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Vasleyiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasleyiev tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harding.
That kick from Harding tenderised Vasleyiev's leg. Vasleyiev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harding wants to slow Vasleyiev down by chopping away at his legs.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasleyiev throws out the jab.
Vasleyiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harding can pounce on him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasleyiev scores with a four punch combination!
Harding moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harding counters with a straight punch 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!
A low kick from Harding misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Vasleyiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Vasleyiev misses with a leg kick
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
A jab from Vasleyiev does it's job there.
Harding slips a straight right by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev digs a good body shot into Harding's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws out a counter right but Harding avoids it with no problem.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Vasleyiev moves away and avoids it.
Vasleyiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasleyiev misses with a straight left.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasleyiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Vasleyiev moves forwards but Harding connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Harding there.
Harding tries to land a leg kick but Vasleyiev saw it coming and moves away.
Vasleyiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harding counters with an inside leg kick.
Harding cracks Vasleyiev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vasleyiev scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Harding misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasleyiev checks a low kick from Harding.
Vasleyiev blocks a leg kick.
Harding throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Vasleyiev.
Harding feints and then cracks Vasleyiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasleyiev down.
Harding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vasleyiev throws a combination that misses
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasleyiev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick that knocks Harding off balance momentarily.
Vasleyiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Vasleyiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Harding wants to land a leg kick but Vasleyiev is out of range. #T1#
Vasleyiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harding counters with an outside leg kick.
Harding throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vasleyiev.
Harding walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Vasleyiev misses
and Harding counters with a good low kick that Vasleyiev was not able to check.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vasleyiev.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harding, right into the meat.
Vasleyiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harding checks the leg kick.
Harding looks to land a left hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range nicely.
Vasleyiev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Harding sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding throws a body kick that misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasleyiev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harding connects with a leg kick. Vasleyiev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Vasleyiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harding takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vasleyiev throws a series of punches but Harding avoids them all with ease.
Harding's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasleyiev under the eye.
Harding throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vasleyiev's head.
Vasleyiev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harding is looking to slow Vasleyiev down with leg kicks.
Vasleyiev lands with a straight right. Harding didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Harding feints and then cracks Vasleyiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasleyiev down.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Harding.
A slow jab from Harding misses its intended target.
Harding throws a wild body kick that Vasleyiev sees coming a mile off.
Vasleyiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vasleyiev is looking to score with low kicks.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harding walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasleyiev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Harding misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasleyiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasleyiev is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding tried to score with a low kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
Vasleyiev thows a body kick. Harding tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harding, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasleyiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasleyiev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Harding is predictable there
and Vasleyiev counters with a good low kick that Harding was not able to check.
Vasleyiev takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev misses with a lunging right hand
and Harding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasleyiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harding takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dimitri Vasleyiev.
Well Vasleyiev 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 140
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Mendez does it's job there.
Mendez swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harding scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendez checks a low kick from Harding.
Harding missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding throws a low kick but Mendez avoids it.
Harding lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendez at a distance.
Harding with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mendez to score with a decent uppercut.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Harding fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Mendez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harding.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mendez checks a leg kick.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Mendez throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Mendez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harding lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harding slips a jab from Mendez.
Harding throws out a counter right but Mendez avoids it with no problem.
Harding scores with a jab. Mendez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Mendez there.
A punch lands to the side of Mendez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Mendez blocks the low kick.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Harding with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harding lands a really nice looking cross but Mendez seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendez momentarily.
Angelo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendez staying out of range there.#T2#
Mendez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harding moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendez cracks a nice hook into Harding's ribs.
Harding lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #KD#
Mendez sends Harding crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mendez is motioning to the referee to let Harding up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Harding is rocked!
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
Harding is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Harding is holding his hands too far apart here. Mendez throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Harding is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angelo Mendez!
After the big win, Angelo Mendez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 135
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Charles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Charles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harding after a bit of a struggle.
Harding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Harding.
Harding lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Charles tries to score a body lock takedown but Harding shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Charles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Harding kicks off Charles and gets to his feet.
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!
Harding stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles lands with an overhand left.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters circling a little - Harding finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harding scores with a leg kick.
Charles misses with a takedown
letting Harding counter with a right hand. #T1#
Harding lands a brutal head kick. Charles looks out on his feet and Harding throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jonathan Harding!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Harding thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
OMRGA 36
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mouwanga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mouwanga is looking to clinch but Harding is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Mouwanga has Harding up against the cage in a clinch.
Mouwanga is trying to stall.
Harding scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harding connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Mouwanga has been cut.
Mouwanga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harding with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harding working aggressively here.
Mouwanga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Harding breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Harding tries to keep at a distance but Mouwanga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harding looking to throw knees to the head but Mouwanga is blocking nicely.
Harding landing knees to the head.
Mouwanga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Harding's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Mouwanga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harding blocks it with crossed arms.
Harding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mouwanga misses with a knee to the head.
Mouwanga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouwanga looking to throw knees to the head but Harding is blocking nicely.
Mouwanga lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mouwanga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Harding has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Harding lands a knee to the head.
Harding is looking to break free of the clinch but Mouwanga has double underhooks.
Mouwanga swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harding scores with a hook to the body.
Harding lands an uppercut.#BC#
Harding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Mouwanga does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.#T2#
Harding chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mouwanga tries to close the distance and clinch but Harding swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Harding lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Mouwanga blocks the low kick.
Mouwanga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mouwanga doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mouwanga misses with a knee to the head.
Mouwanga lands an elbow inside.
Harding tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mouwanga tries a knee to the head but Harding blocks it.
Mouwanga looking to throw knees to the head but Harding is blocking nicely.
Mouwanga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harding lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Harding breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harding, as that shot connected.
Harding swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouwanga.
Mouwanga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harding makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mouwanga closes the distance but Harding moves to the side
and Harding counters with a low kick, right behind Mouwanga 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harding.
Mouwanga slips a jab from Harding.
Harding scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mouwanga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harding feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harding. That's going to slow Mouwanga down.
Mouwanga tries to close the distance and clinch but Harding swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harding was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harding jabs Mouwanga right on the nose. Mouwanga blinks but takes it well.
Mouwanga throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Harding counter with a right hand. #T4#
Harding lands a leg kick that knocks Mouwanga off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouwanga tries to clinch up but Harding circles away and keeps his distance.
Mouwanga closes the distance but Harding moves to the side
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Mouwanga is rocked!
Harding moves in close and cracks Mouwanga with a massive right hand! Mouwanga, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Harding!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Harding!
An out of breath Jonathan Harding thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 4
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Harding takes one to the side of the head.
Mendez connects with a crisp jab.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendez scores with a decent looking hook.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Harding lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mendez misses with a straight left.
Harding was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mendez throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding throws a counter high kick but Mendez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mendez misses with a shot to the body
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Angelo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
Harding takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendez misses the shot to the body.
Harding seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Harding was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mendez.#T1#
Mendez with a nice cross.
Mendez 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.
Mendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Harding.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Mendez throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Mendez cracks Harding with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mendez misses with a looping right.
Mendez misses with a left hand
and Harding makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
Harding was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Mendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez misses with a looping left.
Harding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mendez lands a two punch combo.
Mendez scores with a shot to the body.
Mendez misses with an uppercut
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Harding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Harding dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
Harding takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Mendez throws a right hand that Harding ducks under and follows up with a left that Harding also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Mendez. Those never looked like landing.
Mendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a left to the body.
Mendez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendez throws a jab when Harding was well out of range.
Mendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendez misses with the combination.
Mendez throws a combination that misses
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harding blocks a jab.
Harding throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.#T4#
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendez cracks Harding with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Mendez.#ROC2#
Harding is rocked!
Harding gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mendez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Mendez!
Angelo Mendez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Highland Games 218
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Janeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harding defends well and Janeiro ends up having to push Harding into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Janeiro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding throws the left hand but Janeiro avoids the punch easily.
Janeiro feints the counter takedown.
Harding stuns Janeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Janeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Janeiro moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Janeiro with the counter takedown but Harding avoids it easily.
Harding throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Janeiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harding! #SUB2#
Janeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Janeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harding is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Janeiro is controlling him well.
Harding knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janeiro on the ground.#SUB2#
Janeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harding is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harding wants to get back to his feet but Janeiro drags him back down.#SUB2#
Janeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Janeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harding is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Janeiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Janeiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Janeiro has an Americana. Harding didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Janeiro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Janeiro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). De Janeiro!
De Janeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 216
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Harding's corner calls for a 1-2. Harding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harding works the jab nicely.
Harding lands with a right hand.
Harding lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jonathan Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamidovich Saitiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamidovich Saitiev slips under a jab from Harding.
Hamidovich Saitiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harding scores with a jab to the body.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a hook
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a big shot that misses.
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harding throws the left hand but Hamidovich Saitiev avoids the punch easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a takedown
and Hamidovich Saitiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Harding throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Hamidovich Saitiev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to land a strike but Harding avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Harding keeping full guard, as Hamidovich Saitiev tries to pass.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing strikes but missing.
Hamidovich Saitiev looking to sit in guard and control but Harding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hamidovich Saitiev pulls Harding in close to his closed guard and prevents Harding from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to stand and escape but Harding is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to sweep but no luck.
Harding stays in close to Hamidovich Saitiev's body and controls the position.
Harding trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hamidovich Saitiev's guard.
Harding stopping the sweep attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harding has passed into side control.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Harding stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A cross from Harding lands.
Hamidovich Saitiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harding counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harding lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hamidovich Saitiev moves forwards but Harding connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harding has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in and drives through. Harding sprawls well.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harding fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Harding.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Harding.
Harding 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.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a takedown attempt - Harding sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamidovich Saitiev swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a right hand that misses
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Harding sizes up Hamidovich Saitiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Hamidovich Saitiev is rocked!
Harding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamidovich Saitiev momentarily.
Oh Hamidovich Saitiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harding connects with a single shot there.
Harding cracks Hamidovich Saitiev on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hamidovich Saitiev falls backwards against the cage. Harding follows up with more strikes that drop Hamidovich Saitiev to his knees. Harding keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hamidovich Saitiev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Harding!
Jonathan Harding decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 212
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Harding lands a jab.
Askren fails with the takedown.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harding lands with a straight right. Askren didn't see that one coming.
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Sloppy strikes from Askren. Those never looked like landing.
Harding scores with a jab.
Askren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harding counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harding lands a right hook to the body.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Askren walks into a jab.
Harding is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Askren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Harding misses with a straight left.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Askren takes one on the button.
Harding works Askren's body with a nice hook.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harding catches Askren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harding scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harding paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Harding throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Harding breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Harding misses its intended target.
Harding scores with a decent looking hook.
Askren misses with a hook. Harding ducked under it nicely.
Harding jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harding.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
Harding has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Askren dodges the punch combination from Harding.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harding takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Askren drives through and clinches with Harding against the cage.
#T3#
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harding lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Harding.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Askren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harding looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Harding didn't expect that.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Harding keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass. #T4#
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Harding connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Askren wants to clinch
and Harding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harding swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harding lands a lovely overhand right.
Harding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Askren momentarily.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Harding has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Harding misses with a looping right.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Harding.#T1#
Askren blocks a jab.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Askren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harding connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Askren scrambles back to his feet.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Harding misses.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askren is defended easily by Harding.
Harding throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Harding wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harding cracks Askren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Askren misses.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding misses with a straight left.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Jonathan Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense.
Askren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harding doesn't seem bothered though.
Askren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harding takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Askren misses with a shot to the body
and Harding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren tries to move into range but Harding moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Harding lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Askren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harding swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Harding misses with a left hand #CL#
and Askren moves into the clinch.
Harding fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren gets through Harding's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harding scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Harding breaks the clinch.
Harding lands the left hand.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Askren's shoulder, as Askren tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Askren avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Askren moves into range and clinches up with Harding.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Harding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren slips under a jab from Harding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Harding misses with a right hand #TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Harding didn't expect that.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren controlling from the top position.
Askren lands a couple of elbows.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Askren prevents Harding from getting back to his feet.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harding wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harding's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harding can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Askren with the ground and pound but Harding uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jon Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Askren.#CL#
Askren instigates a clinch. #T3#
Harding misses with a body punch.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren has Harding pressed against the cage, preventing Harding from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harding can't break the clinch.
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harding lands with a light punch inside.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Askren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harding swivels and escapes.
Harding throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Askren counters by clinching up.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Harding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Askren lunges at Harding with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harding's hand. #T4#
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harding but Harding pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Askren misses with a looping left.
Askren takes one on the button.
Askren moves away from the strike by Harding.
Harding connects with a single shot there.
Harding fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Askren checks it well.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Harding - just one landing.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Askren fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Harding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Harding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Harding didn't expect that.
Askren trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Harding has wrist control.#T1#
Harding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harding wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Harding.
Askren wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
Harding connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Harding.#T2#
Askren misses with a double jab.
Askren jabs at Harding's body.
Askren throws a hook but Harding avoids it easily.
Harding throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harding lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harding fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Askren.
Harding throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harding!
Harding tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harding is looking to escape. #T3#
Harding wants to control but Askren is having none of it.
Askren cracks Harding with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Askren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harding?
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harding hang on?
Harding wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Askren.
#T4#
Askren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#
Harding is rocked!
Askren postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Harding out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Askren goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Askren!
A very excited looking Jon Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Highland Games 209
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferreira dives in and grabs Harding's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harding pushes down on Ferreira's head and hops out.
Ferreira drops his hands momentarily and Harding takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harding bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferreira fails to land the takedown.
Ferreira with a poor takedown
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harding has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ferreira is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Diego Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harding paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Ferreira is rocked!
Ferreira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harding counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Harding!
Our winner, Jonathan Harding, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Games 207
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Harding throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Askren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Askren tries to clinch up
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren slips a straight right by Harding.
Harding comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harding takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding scores with the left hand. Askren knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Askren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harding quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Harding defends it. #T1#
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Harding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Harding defends it.
Askren controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harding is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Harding slips under a jab.
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Askren gets a clinch.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren has Harding pressed against the cage, preventing Harding from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren blocks a body shot from Harding.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren stalling against the cage.
Harding's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Askren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harding regains guard.
Askren won't allow Harding to sweep him here.
Harding is still trying to improve position.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harding's head.#T4#
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harding is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Askren trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren is in close to Harding's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Askren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harding doesn't seem phased though.
Harding connects with a body shot that sends Askren's belly button to the back.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Harding misses with a hook.
Askren misses with a series of wild punches.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.#TD#
Askren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Harding takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Askren misses with the ground and pound.
Askren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Harding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Askren slows the pace down.
Askren trying to control the action but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harding can do to turn this around?
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Askren trying to control the position but Harding is working away.
Askren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Askren working the ground and pound from side control.
Harding parries the strikes from Askren easily there. Askren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harding to escape.
Askren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harding down.
Askren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harding is not content to let Askren control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harding can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harding's legs. #T3#
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harding keeps working.
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren tries to advance to mount but can't.
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Askren has control of an arm but Harding manages to advance to Askren's back!
Askren is really stuck here.
Askren trying to control the position but Harding manages to sink in the hooks.
Harding keeps control of the position as Askren tries to break free.
Askren trying to control the hands but Harding won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Harding controlling the positon.
Jon Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Askren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding misses with a left hand #CL#
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askren.
Askren trying to control the position but instead, Harding has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askren into the cage.
Askren tries to work over Harding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding blocking some punches.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Harding backwards. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Harding controls his hands.
Harding lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harding.
Askren just leaning against Harding, taking a breather.
Harding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harding gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harding swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Askren swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
Harding lands a jab.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Harding.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Harding scores with a body shot.
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!
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren slips a jab from Harding.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding scores with a jab to the body.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Askren slips a straight right by Harding.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harding sprawls and moves away.
Harding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Harding thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Jonathan Harding seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Harding slips under a jab.
Askren defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding misses with a looping left.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harding backwards.
Askren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harding up against the cage.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harding pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Harding swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Askren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harding looks to land a combination but Askren avoids it well.
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!
Askren slips a jab and a cross from Harding.
A jab from Askren does it's job there.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Harding is quick to defend against it.
Harding's corner calls for a 1-2. Harding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding really dominated that round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nice straight punches there by Harding. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harding.
Askren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding dodges the punch combination from Askren.
A big right from Harding misses.
Askren throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harding enables Askren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harding manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving. #T1#
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Harding is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Askren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harding.
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Askren misses with a double jab.
Askren misses with a looping right.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Harding breaks away and moves out of range.
Askren scores with a sloppy right hand. Harding should have avoided that one.
Harding throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren avoids the body shot from Harding.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Askren misses.
Harding cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Harding throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Harding is quick to defend against it.
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harding throws out the jab.
Askren closes the distance but Harding moves to the side
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Askren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Harding 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.#T4#
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Harding is keeping the position.
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#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.
Jonathan Harding dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harding doesn't seem bothered though.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Askren's head back.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askren.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Harding.
Askren is leaning against Harding and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Harding. #BC#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Askren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harding on his heels. He'll look to pass Harding's guard now, I'm sure.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren looking to sit in guard and control but Harding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harding wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Harding stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Askren is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harding trying to control the position.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harding's head.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren pushes down on Harding's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harding is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harding avoid being mounted?#T3#
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harding is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Askren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harding throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harding throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Harding misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Askren slips a straight right by Harding.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding. #TD#
Askren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harding tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harding's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askren 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
Jon Askren thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 204
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stubb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stubb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stubb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stubb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stubb misses with the combination.
Harding takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stubb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Stubb looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Stubb throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Stubb slips the punch.
Stubb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harding with a body shot.
Harding lands a right hook to the body.
Stubb's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stubb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding connects with a body shot that sends Stubb's belly button to the back.
Harding misses with a straight right.
Harding scores with a jab. Stubb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harding swings widly with a right hand
and Harding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A big left from Harding misses.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stubb moves away.
Stubb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Stubb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stubb misses with a lunging right hand
and Stubb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harding looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stubb scores with a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a hook.
Stubb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stubb scores with a jab to the body.
Stubb throws a body shot but no joy.
Stubb lands a lovely overhand right.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stubb. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Stubb.
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!
Stubb slips a straight right by Harding.
Stubb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stubb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Stubb lands a jab.#T2#
Harding clobbers Stubb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harding scores with a nice strike.
Harding is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Stubb's head back.
Harding misses with a hook.
Stubb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stubb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stubb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stubb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stubb connects with a crisp jab.
Stubb throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Harding rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stubb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harding slips a straight right by Stubb.
Stubb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Stubb's shoulder, as Stubb tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Stubb.
Stubb misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Harding was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stubb was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Harding takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stubb misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Harding misses its target.
Harding scores with the left hand. Stubb knows he should have avoided that one.
Harding lands with a shot to the body.
Stubb looks to throw the jab but Harding is out of range.
Stubb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
Harding lands a right hook to the body.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stubb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harding connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stubb scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stubb defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Stubb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harding takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harding lands a two punch combo.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stubb manages to avoid it.
Stubb with a nice cross.
Harding is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harding is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Stubb scores with a nice strike.
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harding takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Harding is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stubb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stubb throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Harding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding is looking to counter punch.
Stubb throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harding's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stubb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stubb.
Stubb works the jab nicely.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stubb.
Stubb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stubb misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Stubb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stubb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harding's head.
Oh Harding is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stubb cracks Harding with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Harding tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stubb pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Harding is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!
Alexander Stubb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Highland Games 198
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Harding slips a jab from Maul.
A nice side step and Harding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maul.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
Harding let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maul was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Maul tries to counter by clinching up but Harding breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Harding misses.
Maul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maul misses with an uppercut
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harding throws an off balance right hand
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding misses with a body punch
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Harding looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul dips to his left and cracks Harding with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Maul.
Maul connects with a body shot that sends Harding's belly button to the back.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Maul misses with a body shot.
Harding defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maul.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Maul misses.
Harding slips a jab from Maul.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Maul clobbers Harding with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Maul's head back.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harding moves away from the strike by Maul.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harding blocks a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul avoids the body shot from Harding.
Maul swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
It looked like Maul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harding.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harding swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Harding scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Maul.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Nice uppercut there from Harding.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Maul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Harding slips a jab from Maul.#T3#
Harding throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Maul throws a leg kick
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harding slips under a jab.
Harding swings for the body but Maul moves out of range.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
It seemed like Harding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harding feints a jab promting Maul to slip. Harding then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Maul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harding dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Harding throws out a counter right but Maul avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Maul cracks Harding with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Harding is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maul rather than just go for the knockout.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Maul.
Harding takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harding.
Good standup being displayed there by Harding as he connects with a hook.
Maul avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding slips under a jab from Maul.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Harding sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Maul moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maul!
Maul moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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 Paul Maul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Harding throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harding momentarily.
Harding takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Maul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Harding.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Maul.
Harding throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
Harding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harding throws out the jab.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maul thuds a left hand into Harding's body.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Maul tries to counter by clinching up but Harding breaks away and moves out of range.
Harding takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harding works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Harding scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding blocks a jab.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul takes one to the chin there.
Harding scores with a jab to the head.
Maul throws the left hand but Harding avoids the punch easily.
Harding punishes Maul's body with a nice straight punch.
Maul throws a hook but Harding avoids it easily.
Harding now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding scores with a jab to the head.
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
Harding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding throws out a powerful jab.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harding.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harding.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Harding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Maul moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harding.
Maul misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Harding throws a lazy right hand but Maul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harding slips a straight right by Maul.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harding's hands.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Maul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maul lands with a nice body punch.
Maul avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harding works Maul's body with a nice hook.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.#T4#
Harding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Harding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maul momentarily.
Harding throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harding scores with a sloppy right hand. Maul should have avoided that one.
Maul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Harding misses the target.
Harding throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harding throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harding circles away quickly and effectively.
Maul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maul on the side of the head.
Harding changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maul misses with a combination
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Harding misses.
Harding lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harding misses with a hook.
Maul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maul might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maul misses with a low kick.
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Maul misses its target.
Maul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Maul misses with a hook
and Harding makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Maul.
Harding looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding throws out a powerful jab.
Maul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maul scores with a one two! Harding had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harding lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harding finds it's way round the side to connect with Maul's head.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul misses with a right hand
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Maul.
Maul misses the jab.
Maul scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Harding as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Harding.#T2#
Maul misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Harding is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maul avoids the body shot from Harding.
A jab from Harding misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Harding lands the left hand.
Harding slips under a jab.
Harding jabs Maul right on the nose. Maul blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
Harding looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maul misses the body punch
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Harding misses with a straight left.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Harding looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harding.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul scores with a nice head shot.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harding stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
Harding takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Harding misses with a hook.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
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!
Harding misses with a straight right.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harding lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Maul is just out of range.
Harding throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Maul to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul misses with a left hand
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maul thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Harding misses
and Maul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maul's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maul duly obliges.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul is looking to counter the offense by Harding and move into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harding 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Harding thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Highland Games 191
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Harding tests Saraev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harding avoids the body shot from Saraev.
It seemed like Harding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Harding misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harding enables Saraev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harding manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saraev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saraev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding keeping moving, preventing Saraev from controlling successfully.
Saraev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is controlling Saraev's posture.
Saraev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Saraev distracts Harding with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saraev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saraev is working Harding over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saraev throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely.
Saraev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saraev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Saraev pulls Harding in close to his closed guard and prevents Harding from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harding must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Saraev keeping full guard, as Harding tries to pass.
Saraev seems keen to control Harding's posture.
Harding trying to control but Saraev is working from the bottom. #T3#
Harding stopping the sweep attempt from Saraev.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by Harding as he connects with a hook.
Saraev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harding misses with an uppercut. Saraev saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saraev. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Saraev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saraev staying out of range there.
Saraev throws a body punch but Harding moves out of range.
Saraev misses with a takedown attempt - Harding sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Harding throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harding sizes up Saraev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saraev fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harding scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Saraev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harding swivels and escapes.
Harding is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harding connects with a body shot.
Saraev shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense.
Harding scores with a hook.
Saraev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Saraev looking to score a takedown here. Harding is defending well but Saraev drives through and ends up in Harding's guard.
Saraev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saraev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saraev trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saraev connects with a couple of short punches.
Saraev stays in close to Harding's body and controls the position.
Saraev trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraev cracks Harding with a solid left hand.
Saraev working some strikes from top position.
Saraev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harding managing to control the position.
Saraev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saraev wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Saraev working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding keeping moving, preventing Saraev from controlling successfully.
Saraev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harding is looking to sweep but instead, Saraev has passed into half guard.
Saraev drops an elbow to the side of Harding's head.
Harding felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Saraev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harding avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saraev.
Saraev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harding looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harding tries to get to full guard but Saraev has control of the leg.
Saraev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saraev is nestled in close to Harding, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harding won't allow Saraev to pass to mount.
Razval Saraev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding trying to control from the bottom.
Saraev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harding to regain full guard.
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saraev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harding trying to keep a closed guard but Saraev is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saraev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harding defends well and Saraev ends up having to push Harding into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harding swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harding throws a hook but Saraev avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Saraev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razval Saraev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Harding walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harding misses with an uppercut. Saraev saw that one coming.
Saraev shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Razval Saraev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saraev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saraev doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Harding counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Saraev is rocked!
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Saraev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harding misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Saraev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saraev seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Saraev tries for a takedown but Harding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saraev looks to throw the jab but Harding is out of range.
Saraev shoots and misses
and Harding counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harding lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saraev lands a nice looking body shot.
Harding misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Saraev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harding has momentary wrist control but Saraev slips an elbow through the middle.
Harding wants to sweep but no luck.
Saraev trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harding can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saraev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harding looking for a sweep. Not yet Harding, not yet.
Saraev looking to pass the guard.
Harding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saraev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saraev wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Harding lands a really nice looking cross but Saraev seems unphased.
Harding dips to his left and cracks Saraev with an uppercut!
Harding throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Saraev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harding is trying to defend but Saraev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saraev is nestled in close to Harding, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saraev passes to full mount!
Saraev looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Saraev misses with a head shot.
Saraev misses with a head shot.
Harding wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saraev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saraev throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Saraev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saraev with the ground and pound from mount.
Saraev looking to finish with strikes here!
Harding is in a horrible position here. Saraev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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 Razval Saraev.
I think Saraev 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razval Saraev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Razval Saraev thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Highland Games 186
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Bremner misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Harding.
Bremner throws out a counter right but Harding avoids it with no problem.
Bremner connects with a jab.
Harding looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bremner misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Harding throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bremner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harding connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bremner scrambles back to his feet.
Bremner walks into a straight right hand from Harding.
Harding defending well as Bremner loads up on a big left hand.
Bremner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Bremner has Harding up against the cage in a clinch.
Bremner blocking some punches.
Harding throws a punch but it's blocked by Bremner.
Harding misses with a body punch.
Harding lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harding lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bremner backwards. #T1#
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harding lands a left hand.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bremner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bremner scores with a shot to the side of Harding's head.
Bremner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bremner misses with some punches.
Harding fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bremner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Harding.
Harding throws a punch but it's blocked by Bremner.
Bremner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harding's elbow.
Bremner working hard to break the clinch.
Bremner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bremner.
#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harding as Bremner tries to tie him up.
Bremner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bremner blocks a body shot from Harding.
Bremner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bremner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harding.
Bremner throws a punch but it's blocked by Harding.
Harding lands a shoulder strike.
Harding gets through Bremner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Harding scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bremner misses with some punches.
Harding scores with a shot to the side of Bremner's head.
Bremner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harding throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bremners head.
Harding is working Bremner over against the cage.#T3#
Bremner tries to throw a body punch but Harding avoids it by throwing Bremner back against the cage.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Harding.
Bremner lands a shoulder strike.
Bremner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Harding fails to land.
Harding has a couple of punches blocked by Bremner.
Bremner pushes off an throws an elbow but Harding leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Harding.
Bremner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harding is keeping busy.
Bremner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Harding.
Bremner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Bremner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bremner looking to stall.
Harding blocking some punches.
#T4##BC2#
Bremner manages to break the clinch.
Bremner throws a hook but Harding avoids it easily.
Bremner thuds a left hand into Harding's body.
Bremner misses with a straight left. #CL#
Harding clinches up against the cage.
Harding swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harding misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Harding.
Harding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bremner misses with some punches.
Harding scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bremner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harding doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harding tries to throw a body punch but Bremner avoids it by throwing Harding back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Harding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bremner ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Harding takes a swing at Bremner's ribcage but misses.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Harding stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bremner.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bremner.
Bill Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Harding appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harding misses with a straight right.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding misses with a straight left.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bremner throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bremner.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Harding thuds a left hand into Bremner's body.
Harding blocks a jab.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bremner can do to turn this around?
Harding connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bremner. Bremner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bremner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL2#
Bremner moves into the clinch.
A short right from Harding on the inside.
Bremner blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Bremner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bremner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harding.
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harding is working Bremner over against the cage.
Harding throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bremner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harding is defending well for now.
Harding lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harding lands a body shot.
Jonathan Harding has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harding lands with a right to the head.
Harding lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bremner backwards. #T2#
Harding lands with a right to the head.
Harding struggles to land a body shot inside as Bremner controls his hands.
Bremner takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harding lands with a right to the head.
Harding throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bremner breaks from the clinch.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bremner.
Bremner ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Bremner thuds his shin into the meat of Harding's side.
Bremner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harding.
Harding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bremner on the side of the head.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bremner.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Harding works Bremner's body with a nice hook.
Bremner throws a right hand that Harding ducks under and follows up with a left that Harding also avoids with ease.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Bremner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bremner misses with an uppercut
and Harding counters with a stiff right hand.
Harding takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bremner scores with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bremner.
Harding tries to clinch up but Bremner circles away and keeps his distance.
Bremner throws a counter combo.
Bremner keeps Harding at a distance using the push kick.
Bill Bremner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bremner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bremner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bremner throws a series of punches but Harding moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding missing with a left hand there. Bremner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bremner looks to throw a body kick
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bremner throws a jab but it's blocked by Harding.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Bremner misses.
Harding needs to keep his hands up - Bremner had a free shot at his head there.
Bremner lands a head shot.#T4#
Harding smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harding takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harding moves out of range of the body kick.
Harding throws the left hand but Bremner avoids the punch easily.
Bremner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bremner misses with a looping left.
Harding darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bremner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Bremner's head but Bremner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bremner.
Harding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harding showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bremner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Bremner's shoulder, as Bremner tries to avoid the shot.
Harding scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harding throws the left hand but Bremner avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bremner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bremner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bremner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Harding throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bremner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Bremner coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Bremner.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bremner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Bremner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Bremner.
Harding was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bremner misses with a head kick.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Bremner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bremner cracks Harding with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bremner walks into a straight right hand from Harding.
Bremner slips a jab from Harding.
Bremner misses with a body punch
and Harding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Harding throws a body punch but Bremner moves out of range.
Bremner throws a body shot but no joy.
Bremner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harding.
Bremner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Bremner has Harding up against the cage in a clinch.
Harding misses with a punch to the body.
Bremner blocking some punches.
Harding misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harding's brow.
Harding managing to block the knees to the body from Bremner.
Bremner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harding struggles to land a body shot inside as Bremner controls his hands.
Bill Bremner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathan Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Harding has a couple of punches blocked by Bremner.
Bremner swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bremner is looking to break free of the clinch but Harding has double underhooks.
Bremner tries to work over Harding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bremner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Bremner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harding backwards.
Harding lands with a right to the head.
Harding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bremner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Bremner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Harding.
Harding works Bremner's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Harding closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Harding. #T4#
Bremner misses with a punch to the body.
Bremner misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bremner fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bremner.
Bremner tries to work over Harding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bremner cracks Harding with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bremners head.
Bremner can't find room to land a body shot as Harding controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harding 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
A victorious Jonathan Harding thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Highland Games 175
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
MuayThai slips under a jab from Harding.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Harding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MuayThai counters with a body kick that stops Harding in his tracks momentarily.
Harding misses with a right hand
and MuayThai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
MuayThai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harding. That did some damage!
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding lands with an uppercut that bounces MuayThai off the cage and back into range.
Harding cracks MuayThai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MuayThai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MuayThai throws a head kick that half lands.
MuayThai throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MuayThai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harding doesn't manage to clinch there - MuayThai circles away.
Harding stuns MuayThai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harding takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harding scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on MuayThai's shoulder, as MuayThai tries to avoid the shot.
Harding scores with a hook to the body. MuayThai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harding looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MuayThai thows a body kick. Harding tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on MuayThai's shoulder, as MuayThai tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MuayThai!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. MuayThai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MuayThai moves away.
MuayThai lands a head kick!
Harding dips to his left and cracks MuayThai with an uppercut!
Harding takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Harding misses its intended target.
Harding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MuayThai.
A good leg kick by MuayThai. #T2#
MuayThai lands a body shot.
Harding lands a nice shot to the body.
MuayThai scoring well with a low kick there.
MuayThai looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MuayThai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MuayThai swats away the attempt to clinch by Harding.
MuayThai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MuayThai tries a head kick but it misses.
Harding scores with a jab to the body.
Harding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MuayThai looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
MuayThai lands with a kick to the ribs.
MuayThai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MuayThai connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from MuayThai. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding misses with a hook.
Harding throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MuayThai.
Harding moves out of range of the body kick.
Harding throwing a counter right hand but MuayThai manages to avoid it.
Harding looks to throw the jab but MuayThai is out of range.
MuayThai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MuayThai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MuayThai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harding's calf.
Harding connects with the punch.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MuayThai is looking to land body kicks.
Harding misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Donk. Harding catches MuayThai right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuayThai throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily.
MuayThai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MuayThai misses with a body shot.
Harding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MuayThai scores with a head kick. Harding tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
MuayThai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding cracks MuayThai with a good jab.
Harding tries to clinch but MuayThai moves away
and MuayThai counters with a body kick.
Harding jabs MuayThai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MuayThai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harding is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MuayThai keeps Harding at a distance using the push kick.
Harding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MuayThai on the side of the head.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MuayThai moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Razor MuayThai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MuayThai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MuayThai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harding rather than just go for the knockout.
MuayThai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MuayThai.
MuayThai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harding will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MuayThai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MuayThai tries a head kick but it misses.
MuayThai takes a swing at Harding's ribcage but misses.
Harding swings for the body but MuayThai moves out of range.
Jonathan Harding is winning the standup battle so far.
Harding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MuayThai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. MuayThai does a little dance to reset his feet.
MuayThai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding looks to throw the jab but MuayThai is out of range. #T1#
MuayThai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MuayThai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harding.
MuayThai counters with a body kick.
MuayThai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MuayThai scores with a jab.
MuayThai throws a low kick, looking for Harding's leg but Harding calmly moves out of range.
MuayThai misses with a head kick.
Harding cracks MuayThai with a good jab.
MuayThai scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Harding.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MuayThai misses with a body kick.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MuayThai manages to avoid it.
MuayThai misses with a head kick.
It looked like Harding was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MuayThai.
Harding misses with a body punch
letting MuayThai counter with a right hand. #T2#
MuayThai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MuayThai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuayThai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from MuayThai.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
MuayThai lands with a kick to the temple. Harding shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big left from Harding misses.
Harding connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MuayThai's hands.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on MuayThai's shoulder, as MuayThai tries to avoid the shot.
MuayThai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MuayThai scores with a push kick.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Harding scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MuayThai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harding is out of range and MuayThai settles back down.
MuayThai avoids the body shot from Harding.
MuayThai is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Harding clinches.
Harding blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Harding fails to land.
Harding makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MuayThai can't break the clinch.
MuayThai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harding lands with a light punch inside.
Harding lands a nice uppercut.
MuayThai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harding misses with some punches.
MuayThai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harding's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harding.
Harding misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harding gets through MuayThai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harding lands a hook that snaps the head of MuayThai backwards.
Harding misses with a body punch.
MuayThai pushes Harding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
MuayThai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from MuayThai on the inside.
Harding works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harding misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
MuayThai manages to break the clinch.
Harding avoids the head kick by MuayThai.
MuayThai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MuayThai moves away from the strike by Harding.
MuayThai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MuayThai moves away from the strike by Harding.
Good standup being displayed there by Harding as he connects with a hook.
Harding blocks a head kick by MuayThai.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MuayThai throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! MuayThai slams his shin into Harding's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MuayThai manages to avoid it.
Harding takes a swing at MuayThai's ribcage but misses.
Harding moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMuayThai.
Harding misses with a body shot.
MuayThai blocks a jab.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Harding swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MuayThai throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding misses with a hook to the body
and MuayThai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MuayThai ducks right into an uppercut from Harding.
MuayThai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Harding. Beautiful body shot.
MuayThai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MuayThai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
MuayThai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MuayThai there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Harding blocks the body kick.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MuayThai lands a front kick.
MuayThai misses with the body kick
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MuayThai thinking.
Good work by Harding as he checks the leg kick.
Harding appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from MuayThai.
A swing and a miss from Harding.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
MuayThai scores with a push kick.
MuayThai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harding's head.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MuayThai was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
MuayThai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Harding throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
MuayThai lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuayThai ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Harding swings for the body but MuayThai moves out of range.
MuayThai moves out of range as Harding strikes.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
MuayThai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MuayThai looks to land a right hand but Harding moved out of range.
MuayThai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MuayThai misses with a hook.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but MuayThai is just out of range.
Harding fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MuayThai manages to avoid it.
Harding backing away here, and MuayThai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
MuayThai throws a head kick but Harding moves out of range.
MuayThai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
#T3#
MuayThai throws a low kick, looking for Harding's leg but Harding calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Harding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harding throws a sloppy body shot
and MuayThai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from MuayThai.
MuayThai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from MuayThai.
MuayThai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harding doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
Harding connects with a body shot that sends MuayThai's belly button to the back.
MuayThai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MuayThai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
MuayThai takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MuayThai feints and then cracks Harding's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harding down.
MuayThai throws a lazy head kick
and Harding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harding misses with the combination.
MuayThai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MuayThai throws a nice inside leg kick.
MuayThai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MuayThai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MuayThai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Danga de danga de dang - MuayThai scores with a four punch combination!
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Harding scores with a nice head shot.
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harding 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Harding!
A less than humble Jonathan Harding misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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