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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hardy decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones postures up.
#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Hardy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hardy tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.#SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy wants to control but Jones postures up.#SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hardy is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Hardy tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Hardy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
#SUB2#
Jones working for a choke but Hardy is defending well. #T4#
Jones is not going to allow Hardy to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Jones has his arm under Hardy's chin here. Game over son! Jones squeezes tightly and Hardy is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Castilano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Castilano gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Castilano misses with a looping left.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Castilano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paul Castilano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hardy.
Castilano swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Castilano, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Castilano against the cage but Castilano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castilano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castilano.
Castilano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Castilano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Castilano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castilano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castilano wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Hardy clinches up with Castilano and pushes him back against the cage.
Castilano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castilano trying to land knees to the body.
Castilano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Castilano.
Castilano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castilano tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy blocks with his arms.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castilano throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Castilano looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Castilano wants a takedown.
Castilano can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Castilano misses with some punches.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Castilano won't allow it.
Castilano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy can't get the takedown.
Castilano blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castilano smiles and moves away.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Castilano, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Castilano against the cage but Castilano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castilano throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hardy darts in trying to clinch
and Castilano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Hardy goes for a double leg but Castilano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castilano continues to drive forward.
Castilano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Castilano to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hardy clinches.
Castilano with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Dale Hardy has been cut.
Castilano misses with some punches.
Castilano misses with some punches.
Hardy is trying to drag Castilano to the mat but Castilano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Castilano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Castilano misses with a hook.#CL2#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Castilano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castilano is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardy gets an underhook and turns Castilano into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardy.
Knees to the body from Castilano.
Hardy looks winded!
Castilano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castilano misses with an elbow strike.
Castilano misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castilano.
Castilano leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Castilano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dale Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Castilano swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Castilano slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Castilano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Castilano scores with a hook.
Hardy shoots and misses
and Castilano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castilano throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy. #CL#
Castilano clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Castilano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castilano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardy tries to pull guard but Castilano won't allow it.
Paul Castilano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hardy.
Castilano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castilano. #ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy blocks a body shot from Castilano.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Castilano finish him?
Castilano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castilano.
Castilano throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Castilano lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Dale Hardy's cut even more.
Castilano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Castilano lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hardy to his knees! Castilano keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Castilano!
An out of breath Paul Castilano 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: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Lopez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Hardy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lopez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lopez jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Hardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joan Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lopez taking a breather.
Lopez prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Lopez tries to pull guard but Hardy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Hardy pulls guard effortlessly.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Lopez isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Lopez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hardy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lopez, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lopez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hardy advances position into side control!
Hardy taking a breather here. #T3##SU2#
Hardy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Lopez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lopez showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Hardy has one foot on Lopez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez checks a low kick from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.#TD#
Lopez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Lopez getting side control.#ES2#
Hardy has one foot on Lopez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Lopez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Hardy.
Hardy tries to counter with a clinch but Lopez shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Hardy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Hardy gets a clinch.
Hardy slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy just leaning against Lopez, taking a breather. #T1#
Lopez jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lopez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardy.
Joan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hardy.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopez avoids it.#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez misses with a hook to the body
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Lopez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Lopez manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardy advances nicely into full mount.
Hardy controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Hardy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lopez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dale Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardy.
Hardy scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
The referee asks Hardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hardy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hardy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lopez!
Hardy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Hardy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lopez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lopez shrugs it off.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardy is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Hardy rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Hardy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hardy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lopez pushing down on Hardy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy is trying is best to control the position here.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Hardy trying to strike off his back.
Hardy controlling Lopez's posture. #SUB2#
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lopez trying to move into half guard but instead Hardy has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
Hardy passes into half guard.
Hardy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Let's hope that Hardy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
Dale Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Lopez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joan Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hardy forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joan Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dale Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Hardy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardy taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Melkshedwindow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melkshedwindow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloppy strikes there by Hardy.
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Melkshedwindow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkshedwindow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Melkshedwindow is trying to work for a sweep but Hardy has mounted him!#T1#
Hardy punching from mount but Melkshedwindow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Melkshedwindow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Melkshedwindow is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Melkshedwindow tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Hardy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Melkshedwindow defends it well.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Melkshedwindow looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3##SUB2#
Melkshedwindow fending off the submission attempt from Hardy. #SUB2#
Hardy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Melkshedwindow is defending well though. Hardy let's go of the attempt for now.
Hardy keeps control of the position easily here as Melkshedwindow tries to buck him off.
Melkshedwindow tries to escape but Hardy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Hardy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Melkshedwindow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melkshedwindow wants to control his opponent's hands but Hardy gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Hardy working for a choke but Melkshedwindow is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Hardy dominated that round.
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#
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Hardy catches Melkshedwindow right on the button with a cross.
Melkshedwindow dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on Melkshedwindow's head and hops out.
Hardy is looking for the big counter here.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dale Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melkshedwindow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melkshedwindow misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy jabs at Melkshedwindow's body.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Melkshedwindow moves out of range easily.
Melkshedwindow thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Melkshedwindow looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardy can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Hardy pulls guard effortlessly.
Melkshedwindow throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Melkshedwindow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Hardy stands up from Melkshedwindow's guard - Hardy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Melkshedwindow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melkshedwindow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melkshedwindow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.#T2##CL2#
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Melkshedwindow is controlling him.
Hardy works on Melkshedwindow's body with a couple of short punches.
Melkshedwindow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Melkshedwindow misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Melkshedwindow prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Hardy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melkshedwindow defends well.#T3#
Melkshedwindow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melkshedwindow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy controlling Melkshedwindow's posture.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melkshedwindow defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melkshedwindow sprawls well. Melkshedwindow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger Melkshedwindow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hardy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Melkshedwindow avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Melkshedwindow tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melkshedwindow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
Melkshedwindow looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Roger Melkshedwindow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roger Melkshedwindow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hardy.
Melkshedwindow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Melkshedwindow. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Melkshedwindow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Melkshedwindow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melkshedwindow.
Hardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Melkshedwindow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melkshedwindow pinned against the cage. Melkshedwindow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Melkshedwindow or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Melkshedwindow.
Melkshedwindow misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melkshedwindow with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Hardy looking for a takedown.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Melkshedwindow prevents it.
#BC#
Melkshedwindow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Melkshedwindow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melkshedwindow wants it to stay on the feet.
Melkshedwindow appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Melkshedwindow clinches with his opponent.
Melkshedwindow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melkshedwindow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Melkshedwindow's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Melkshedwindow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Melkshedwindow tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Melkshedwindow has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Melkshedwindow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Melkshedwindow prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hardy successfully pulls guard.
Melkshedwindow wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melkshedwindow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melkshedwindow is aware though and is defending well.
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 Roger Melkshedwindow.
Well Hardy 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dale Hardy!
In defeat, Roger Melkshedwindow stepped up to the mic, saying 'Crikey'.
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