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Event:
QFC Tournament 889 Round 4
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy just leaning against Kowalski, taking a breather.
A short left from Kowalski.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kowalski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Kowalski on the inside.
Kowalski letting Hardy take a breather here.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Kowalski.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
Kowalski gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalski.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Kowalski pushes Hardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalski gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski misses with some punches.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
A short body shot lands from Kowalski as the two fighters clinch.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalski lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalski.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kowalski - that landed with a thud.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Kowalski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a left hand.
Kowalski pushes Hardy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. #ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!
Kowalski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalski lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Kowalski works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalski lands a left hand.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalski misses with the head strike.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
Kowalski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalski pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
A short right from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski throws a big uppercut that drops Hardy! More strikes from Kowalski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hardy lies dazed against the cage as Kowalski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Kowalski!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 889 Round 3
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dzikowski goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Dzikowski manages to avoid it.
Dzikowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dzikowski gets a double leg takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Dzikowski passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Dzikowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Hardy pushes Dzikowski off looking to stand but Dzikowski dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dzikowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hardy gets caught napping as Dzikowski dives in and scores a takedown. Hardy manages to retain guard.#T3#
Hardy is looking to stand up but Dzikowski isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Dzikowski controlling from the top position.
Dzikowski wanted to stand there but Hardy had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Dzikowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dzikowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy wants to stand up but Dzikowski is controlling him. #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.
Aleksy Dzikowski 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#
Dzikowski is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Dzikowski manages to avoid it.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Dzikowski.
Aleksy Dzikowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Dzikowski with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Aleksy Dzikowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzikowski wants to clinch.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Dzikowski manages to avoid it.
Dzikowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dzikowski shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Dzikowski. Dzikowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ross Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksy Dzikowski.
Dzikowski shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dzikowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Dzikowski persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dzikowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dzikowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dzikowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Dzikowski has a takedown stuffed.
Dzikowski shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dzikowski shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dzikowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Dzikowski manages to avoid it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dzikowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Dzikowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Dzikowski ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dzikowski is breathing heavily.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Dzikowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzikowski fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Hardy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dzikowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dzikowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Dzikowski not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Dzikowski is controlling him
Dzikowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hardy is looking to get back to is feet but Dzikowski passes into side control.
Hardy pushes Dzikowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dzikowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dzikowski is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dzikowski.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dzikowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Dzikowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Dzikowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ross Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksy Dzikowski.
Dzikowski is looking to clinch.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Dzikowski shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dzikowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Dzikowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ross Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzikowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dzikowski goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Dzikowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Dzikowski persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Dzikowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.#T4#
Dzikowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Dzikowski shoots in.
Dzikowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzikowski moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aleksy Dzikowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dzikowski missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardy 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Ross Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 889 Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Hardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Hardy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oliver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliver tries to get out of the position.
Oliver wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
Oliver is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Oliver is pulling down on Hardy's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardy, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Oliver pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Oliver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliver feints a jab promting Hardy to slip. Oliver then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Oliver gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
Hardy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oliver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christopher Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Hardy.
Hardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oliver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Hardy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Oliver wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Oliver moves into full guard.
Oliver working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy is in close to Oliver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliver is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Oliver rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Hardy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oliver working a defensive guard here.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Oliver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Oliver wants to stand but Hardy is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ross Hardy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy wants a takedown.
#TD#
Oliver gets control of Hardy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliver being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliver keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oliver passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliver.
Oliver is looking to stall here but Hardy recovers full guard.
Oliver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Oliver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardy is proving hard to escape from.
Oliver throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliver is controlling him.
Christopher Oliver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Oliver manages to pass to side control.
Oliver wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it.
Oliver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hardy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Oliver is looking to pass Hardy's guard but actually Hardy recovers to full guard.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Oliver 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.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy is working for takedown but Oliver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oliver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Christopher Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Hardy.
Hardy wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4##BC#
Oliver manages to break the clinch.
Oliver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliver circles away.
#CL2#
Hardy darts in and clinches Oliver up against the cage.#TD2#
Hardy has picked Oliver up - he's going for a ride! Hardy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hardy throwing shots but Oliver is blocking nicely.
Oliver tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy blocks the strikes from Oliver.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver is holding on to half guard well.
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 Christopher Oliver will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliver looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.#CL2#
Hardy rushes Oliver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hardy has Oliver pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hardy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oliver tumbling to the mat - Hardy dives into Oliver's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliver holds on and takes a little breather.
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliver is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Hardy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Oliver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent Oliver's takedown attempt.
#T2##TD2#
Oliver is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hardy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oliver to the mat. Oliver regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy stands up over Oliver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy stands up over Oliver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard.
Hardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy distracts Oliver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Oliver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliver, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hardy has hold of one of Oliver's legs. Oliver is fighting the takedown attempt but Hardy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oliver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliver looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy landing with the ground and pound.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliver is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Oliver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy tries for a takedown but Oliver manages to get underhooks.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christopher Oliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Hardy.
Oliver is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliver has his back to the cage.
Christopher Oliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliver is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Oliver prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardy 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Ross Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 889 Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Nunez moved out of range.
Nunez shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Hardy gets a clinch.
Nunez has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nunez jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Nunez around his waist. Nunez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ross Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Nunez.
Nunez blocks a body shot from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Nunez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nunez.
Hardy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Nunez on that attempt.
Hardy throws a right hand that Nunez ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunez also avoids with ease.
Nunez blocks a jab.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hardy tries to bum rush Nunez with a series of wild strikes but Nunez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Nunez gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick 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.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Nunez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. #REVB#
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Nunez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard. #T3#
Nunez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nunez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nunez throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nunez's guard. Nice move by Hardy!#REVR#
Nunez wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nunez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.#T4#
Nunez has Hardy pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Nunez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy stays in close to Nunez's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big right from Hardy misses.
Nunez has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Nunez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nunez off to one side.
Hardy leaves Nunez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nunez sprawls and moves away.
Ross Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Nunez.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Hardy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nunez is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#T1#
Nunez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nunez is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount and Nunez is in trouble!
Nunez is trying to escape the mount.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Nunez to control.
Hardy is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Nunez tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Nunez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy landing shots from mount.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nunez on the ground.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy lands with some strikes.
Hardy is landing with some decent strikes but Nunez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunez is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Nunez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nunez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunez is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Hardy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nunez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nunez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardy has managed to get both his arms back between Nunez's legs - danger averted.
Hardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Hardy 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#
Nunez tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nunez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nunez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez wants to control but Hardy postures up.#T1#
Nunez is being controlled here.
Nunez is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy scores with punches from side control.
Hardy working away.
Nunez is trying to improve his position.
Nunez is being controlled here.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunez can do to turn this around?
Nunez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hardy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nunez is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ross Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunez's face.
#T3#
Nunez can't escape the position.
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hardy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nunez wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Hardy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hardy lands a couple of good shots and Nunez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hardy throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nunez could be in trouble here!
#T4#
Hardy controls the position.
Nunez trying to control the action but Hardy just sinks the hooks in.
Nunez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nunez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ross Hardy!
Ross Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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