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Event:
FARTMMA 39
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
OQuinn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OQuinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OQuinn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OQuinn tries to clinch but Hardley moves out of range.
Hardley throwing a counter right hand but OQuinn manages to avoid it.
OQuinn throws a looping overhand right but Hardley ducks down to avoid it.
OQuinn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OQuinn somewhat.#TD2#
OQuinn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
OQuinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
OQuinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardley looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
OQuinn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
OQuinn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardley is just riding it out for now. OQuinn eventually gives up the hold.
Hardley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hardley wants to get back to his feet.
OQuinn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hardley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardley is trying to stand.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
OQuinn stalling.
Hardley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OQuinn prevents Hardley from standing back up.
OQuinn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
OQuinn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OQuinn prevents Hardley from standing back up.
OQuinn slows the pace down in half guard.
OQuinn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OQuinn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardley wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
OQuinn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardley is trying to stand back up but OQuinn is controlling him
OQuinn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OQuinn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OQuinn trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardley pushes OQuinn off looking to stand but OQuinn dives back in and keeps control.
Hardley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OQuinn trying to control the pace.
OQuinn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardley wants to get back to his feet.
#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.
Nickey OQuinn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hardley forces OQuinn back against the cage and clinches.
OQuinn is looking to control Hardley's arms but Hardley gets an underhook and turns him. Now OQuinn has his back to the cage.
Hardley is trying to stall.
Hardley scores with a hook to the body.
Hardley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OQuinn.
OQuinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Hardley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardley slaps away a takedown attempt from OQuinn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardley lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Hardley forces OQuinn back against the cage and clinches.
OQuinn looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
OQuinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hardley on the inside.
OQuinn misses with the head strike.
Hardley lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Hardley breaks from the clinch.
Hardley ducks under a wild hook from OQuinn.
OQuinn throws a big shot that misses.
Hardley is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
OQuinn takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardley avoiding damage as OQuinn throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hardley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardley.
Hardley works on OQuinn's body with a couple of short punches.
OQuinn misses with some punches.
#T2#
OQuinn wants a takedown.
A short left from Hardley.
Hardley lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardley lands a shot to the body.
OQuinn is breathing heavily.
Hardley is stalling here.
Hardley lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hardley.
Hardley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardley scores with a shot to the side of OQuinn's head.
OQuinn takes a shot to the head.
Hardley trying to stall but OQuinn improves his position.
Hardley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Hardley on the inside.
Kane Hardley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardley displaying some good clinch control by pressing OQuinn up against the cage.
Hardley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
OQuinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane Hardley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickey OQuinn.
OQuinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hardley scores with a nice short uppercut.
OQuinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardley is leaning against OQuinn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
OQuinn is rocked!
Hardley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OQuinns head.
OQuinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardley finish him?#BC#
Hardley manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hardley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardley works on OQuinn's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardley stalling the fight.
Hardley lands a shot to the body.
Hardley is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Hardley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardley seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
OQuinn seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Hardley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardley.
OQuinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OQuinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardley scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardley lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hardley - that landed with a thud.
Hardley slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Hardley - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Hardley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
OQuinn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OQuinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
OQuinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OQuinn shoots in and drives through. Hardley sprawls well.
Hardley is looking to counter punch.
Hardley blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hardley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from OQuinn misses the target. #KD#
Hardley lands a big right hand that sends OQuinn crashing to the mat! Hardley stays standing though and waves OQuinn back to his feet!
OQuinn misses with an uppercut
and Hardley counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Hardley!
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Event:
Batoru FC 16
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tallus shoots in and drives through. Hardley sprawls well.
Tallus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardley.
Tallus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardley! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardley circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hardley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Hardley. No joy for Tallus on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hardley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardley wants to stand but Tallus is controlling the position.
Hardley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Tallus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tallus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tallus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hardley for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tallus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Kane Hardley has been cut.
Tallus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tallus. #CL2#
Hardley clinches with his opponent.
Hardley tries a body shot but Tallus blocks it.
Hardley is pressed up against the cage. Tallus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardley down to the mat. Hardley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Otto Tallus has been cut.#T3#
Hardley tries to clinch there but Tallus circles away.
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardley! But no joy.
Kane Hardley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tallus dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallus ducks under a wild hook from Hardley.
Hardley misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Tallus.
Tallus swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardley.#T4#
Tallus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardley defends it nicely.
Tallus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardley swivels and escapes.
Hardley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tallus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Tallus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tallus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tallus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Hardley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tallus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardley as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardley! But no joy.#TD#
Tallus looking to score a takedown here. Hardley is defending well but Tallus drives through and ends up in Hardley's guard.
Tallus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tallus continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tallus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardley throws a shot from downtown. Tallus moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Hardley. No joy for Tallus on that attempt.
Hardley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardley moves in looking to clinch but Tallus pushes him off.
Tallus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tallus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tallus somewhat.
Hardley throws a jab but it's blocked by Tallus.
Kane Hardley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tallus fails with the takedown.
Tallus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardley avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tallus goes for a double leg but Hardley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardley continues to drive forward.
Tallus staying out of range there.
Tallus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardley as he avoids it easily.
Hardley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hardley does it's job there.
Hardley stuffs the takedown.
Otto Tallus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tallus shoots in but no luck this time.
Tallus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4##CL2#
Hardley drives through and clinches with Tallus against the cage.
Hardley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hardley lands with a light punch inside.
Hardley stalling in the clinch but Tallus improves position.
Tallus can't get the takedown.
Tallus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hardley throws a hook but Tallus avoids it easily.
Tallus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardley throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Tallus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hardley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardley wants to stand up but Tallus is controlling him.
Tallus stays in close to Hardley's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Hardley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Hardley. No joy for Tallus on that attempt.
Hardley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Tallus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardley on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardley's guard now, I'm sure.
Tallus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Further stalling from Tallus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tallus content to stall in guard here.
Tallus prevents Hardley from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tallus shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl out of it but Tallus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tallus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardley defends well and Tallus ends up having to push Hardley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Tallus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardley was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallus.
Nice defenses there by Tallus.
Hardley misses with a looping right.
Tallus tries to move into range but Hardley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tallus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardley swivels and escapes.
Hardley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tallus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hardley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tallus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tallus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardley swivels and escapes.
Hardley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hardley has Tallus up against the cage in a clinch.
Tallus wants a takedown but no success here.
Tallus wants a takedown.
Hardley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardley tries to stall but Tallus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardley prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tallus letting Hardley take a breather here.
Tallus can't get the takedown.
Hardley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tallus backwards.
Hardley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kane Hardley.
Hardley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tallus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardley but Hardley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardley throws a looping overhand right but Tallus ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Tallus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardley as he avoids it easily.
Hardley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tallus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardley but Hardley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tallus walks into a straight right hand from Hardley.#TD#
Tallus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tallus is in Hardley's guard.
Tallus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardley wants to stand and escape but Tallus is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Hardley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardley 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Hardley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Hardley misses with a hook. McKagan ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Hardley as McKagan shoots in.
Hardley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardley swings widly with a right hand
and McKagan counters with a two punch combo.
Hardley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKagan.
McKagan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hardley misses its intended target.
Hardley drops McKagan with a big left hand! McKagan is injured, injured bad! Hardley jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Hardley!
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