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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Killinger does it's job there.
Hard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hard circles away quickly and effectively.
Hard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Killinger. That's going to slow Hard down.
Hard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killinger swings for the body but Hard moves out of range.
Hard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Hard has been cut.#KD2#
Killinger lands a big right hand that sends Hard crashing to the mat! Killinger stays standing though and waves Hard back to his feet!#ROC2#
Hard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hard throws a body punch but Killinger moves out of range.
Killinger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Hard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body kick from Killinger.
Hard is breathing heavily.
Hard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killinger.
Killinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hard walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hard limp body while Killinger jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Killinger!
Buster Killinger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SyFi 137
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard slips under a jab from Mikkonen.
Hard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikkonen.
Hard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mikkonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikkonen scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Hard has been cut.
Mikkonen misses with a leg kick
and Hard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Hard lands a left and a right that send Mikkonen crashing to the mat, dazed. Hard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hard gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mikkonen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hard is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Mikkonen!
Manu Mikkonen gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
SyFi 120
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knuckles circles away quickly and effectively.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Hard both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hard on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Hard has been cut.
Knuckles scores with a hook to the body. Hard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knuckles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knuckles tries to clinch up but Hard circles away and keeps his distance.
Hard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knuckles connects with the punch.
Knuckles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knuckles. Knuckles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Hard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hard walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hard limp body while Knuckles jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Knuckles!
An intense looking Bobby Knuckles took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I bring the terror and I bring the pain.'.
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Event:
WeInSyd32
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard tries to bum rush Avery with a series of wild strikes but Avery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Avery has been cut.
Avery takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Avery ducks under a wild hook from Hard.
A left and a right from Hard both land. Nice combination.
Hard misses with a double jab.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Avery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hard with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Avery shoots in and gets a takedown into Hard's guard.#T1#
Hard working a defensive guard here.
Avery trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Avery controlling Hard's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
Avery has a closed guard, preventing Hard from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery controlling Hard's posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hard stays in close to Avery's body and controls the position.
Avery pulls Hard in to control the position.
Avery wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Hard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, jab by Hard - just one landing.
Avery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hard.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Hard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Avery there.
Hard misses with a double jab.
Hard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from Hard.
Avery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hard throws a series of punches but Avery avoids them all with ease.
Hard throws a hook but Avery blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Hard there.
Mike Hard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hard.
Hard misses with a wild body shot.
Avery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mike Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Avery dodges the punch combination from Hard.
Hard throws a nice looking combination but Avery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hard throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Avery counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avery tries to move to mount but Hard blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Avery is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hard struggling a bit here.
Hard is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Avery's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hard throws a shot from downtown. Avery moves away and avoids it.
Avery feinted with a counter takedown.
Hard misses with a two punch combination.
Avery takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Avery lands a lovely overhand right.
Hard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard misses with the combination.
#T1#
Hard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avery was well out of range. Poor timing from Hard.
Hard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hard sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avery.
A punch combination from Hard misses.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avery.
Avery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mike Hard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avery lands a lovely overhand right.
Hard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Avery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avery avoids the body shot from Hard.
Avery scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.
Hard throws a counter combo.
Hard throws out a loose jab but Avery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hard misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Hard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avery's head backwards.
Hard fails to land with a series of punches.
Avery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Avery looks to score with a jab to the body but Hard is just out of range.#TD#
Avery shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Avery showed some decent athleticism there.
Hard wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Avery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Avery is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Avery wants to work for an arm triangle but Hard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hard is looking for a sweep. Avery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avery wants to pass the guard but Hard is defending well.
Hard desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Avery is trying to work for a kimura but Hard is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackson Avery's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A left lands for Avery.
Hard throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Avery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Avery is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hard reverses the position - he's now on top in Avery's guard.
Hard wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Hard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avery circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Avery.
Avery dodges the punch combination from Hard.
Hard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hard scores with a nice right hand.
Hard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hard misses with a combination
#TD#
and Avery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Avery.
Jackson Avery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hard wants to stand and escape but Avery is having none of it.
Avery forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Avery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avery. #SUB#
Avery is trying to work for a kimura but Hard is defending well.
#SUB#
Avery seems to be working for a kimura but Hard defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Hard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Avery is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hard still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hard has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hard tries to stand but Avery is controlling his head.
Avery keeps Hard under control for a moment.
Avery tries to buck Hard off but Hard is having none of it.#T4#
Avery struggling a bit here.
Avery stops Hard from passing to mount.
Jackson Avery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hard wants to control but Avery is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Avery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Avery is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hard wants to take a breather but Avery is having none of it.
Mike Hard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avery tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hard!
A very excited looking Mike Hard 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:
SyFi 99
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Hard.
Hard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Hard 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.
Cobb misses the jab.
Hard lands a jab to the head.
Cobb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hard misses with a right hand #CL#
and Cobb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cobb keeps control of Hard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Hard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hard has knocked Cobb down with a huge combo! Hard steps away and waves a wobbly Cobb back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Randall Cobb has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Cobb is rocked!
Hard closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Cobb out cold! Cobb corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Hard!
Mike Hard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WeInSyd 26
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Maanantai swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Hard counters with a crisp one two that drops Maanantai! Hard thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maanantai to his feet! Maanantai is in big trouble!#ROC#
Maanantai is rocked!
Maanantai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maanantai is still on wobbly legs! Can Hard finish him?
Maanantai throws a combination that misses
and Hard counters with a big right hand! Oh Maanantai is in trouble here! Hard follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hard!
After winning the bout, Mike Hard 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:
NJMMA XS 6
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr with a hook.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Hard.
Cruz Jr 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hard looks to land a combination but Cruz Jr avoids it well. #CL2#
Cruz Jr pushes Hard up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hard is trying to break the clinch but Cruz Jr is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hard.
Hard is trying to force a seperation but Cruz Jr has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Hard blocks the elbow strike.
Cruz Jr gets through Hard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hard.
Hard wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz Jr won't allow it.
Hard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr working aggressively here.
Cruz Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hard is trying to break the clinch but Cruz Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz Jr is working Hard over against the cage.
Cruz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hards head. #BC#
Hard breaks from the clinch.
Cruz Jr cracks Hard with a hook to the temple - Hard is on wobbly legs here! Cruz Jr swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hard falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cruz Jr wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorge Cruz Jr!
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Event:
NJMMA XS 2: Las Vegas
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Lotus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Liechtensteiner Lotus has been cut.
Lotus throws a sloppy body shot
and Lotus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lotus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hard in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Hard has been cut.
Lotus misses with a hook. Hard ducked under it nicely.
Hard blocks a jab.
Hard looks to land a combination but Lotus avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lotus or perhaps it was just good defense by Hard, which made it look bad.
Lotus digs a good hook to Hard's body.
Hard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lotus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hard finds it's way round the side to connect with Lotus's head.
Lotus connects with a crisp jab.
Lotus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hard is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Hard tries to keep at a distance but Lotus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Lotus tries to pull guard but Hard holds him up against the cage and eventually Lotus drops back down to his feet.
Lotus is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Lotus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lotus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lotus misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Lotus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hard fails to land with a series of punches.
Hard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lotus.#ROC2#
Hard is rocked!
Lotus grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hard takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Lotus cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liechtensteiner Lotus!
A victorious Liechtensteiner Lotus 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:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 3
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Umbutu closes the distance and clinches up with Hard, looking for a takedown. Umbutu pushes Hard against the cage but Hard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hard thuds a left hand into Umbutu's body.
Umbutu looks winded!
Hard leaves Umbutu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Umbutu has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GnP in the buildup to the fight.
Mike Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Umbutu.
Hard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umbutu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hard digs a good body shot into Umbutu's ribs.
Hard cracks a nice hook into Umbutu's ribs.#KD#
Hard lands a left and a right that send Umbutu crashing to the mat, dazed. Hard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hard wobbles Umbutu with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Hard dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Umbutu to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Hard!
An out of breath Mike Hard 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard lands a jab to James's midsection.
James throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Hard to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hard has knocked James down with a huge combo! Hard steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Joe James has been cut.
James shoots and misses
and Hard counters with a right hand to the body.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard connects with a combination that backs up James into the cage. Hard lands a flurry of punches that gets past James's guard. James is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Hard bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hard!
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Event:
WCI 6 HEAVYWEIGHT EXPLOSION!
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Hard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hard throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hard defends it well.
Hard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva moves away from the strike by Hard.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Hard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hard.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hard throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Hard misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Hard.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hard clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hard defends it well.
Hard throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hard works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Hard scores with a body shot.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Hard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Hard can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva unloads with some huge strikes here! Hard is out! Silva wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hard counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Colt Gunn has been cut.
Hard slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
Hard is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Gunn throws a right hand that Hard ducks under and follows up with a left that Hard also avoids with ease.
Hard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Hard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hard digs a good body shot into Gunn's ribs.
Gunn misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Gunn misses
and Hard counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunn misses with a left hand
and Hard counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Gunn badly! Hard follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Gunn out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Hard finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umbutu back to the cage. Hard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Umbutu has been cut.
Umbutu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hard tests Umbutu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Umbutu has closed the distance and engaged Hard in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Umbutu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hard to the mat. Hard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Umbutu trying to control but Hard is working from the bottom.
Hard is looking to stand up but Umbutu isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#KD#
Hard drops Umbutu with a beautiful combination! Umbutu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hard is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Umbutu is rocked!
Hard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hard connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Umbutu tumbling to the canvas! Hard pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Umbutu was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hard wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith wants to stand but Hard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith won't allow Hard to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hard's guard.
Smith stops Hard from standing up. #T1#
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hard has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Hard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Hard is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hard wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Smith drops his hands for a split second and Hard immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Smith face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Hard follows up with a right hand that knocks Smith into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Hard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Petasen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petasen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hard backwards.
Petasen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hard backwards.
Petasen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petasen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petasen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hard to his knees! Petasen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jens Petasen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Niklas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Niklas clinches with his opponent.
Niklas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hard backwards.
A shot in the inside from Niklas. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Hard has been cut.
Niklas scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Niklas.
Niklas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hard! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Niklas is unloading with more strikes now! Hard drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Niklas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.
Rivers walks into a stiff left hand from Hard.
Rivers shoots and misses
and Hard scores with a counter punch that sends Rivers to the canvas! Hard smells blood - he's punishing Rivers with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rivers has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hard!
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