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Event:
BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardenov scores with a decent looking hook.
Swift doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hardenov counter with a right hand.
Swift tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Swift shoots in and bounces Hardenov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Swift trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swift is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Swift missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swift with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swift is keen to just control but Hardenov is a slippery customer.
Swift throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardenov is looking to control Swift's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardenov avoid being mounted?
Swift controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardenov's coaches at Bad Education have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardenov scores with a jab. Swift acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardenov lands a nice hook to Swift's body. Swift takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardenov scores with a decent looking hook.
Sergi Hardenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swift gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Hardenov.
Hardenov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Good shot there by Hardenov.
Swift tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swift tries to clinch there but Hardenov circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardenov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Swift gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardenov counters with a nice body shot.
Sergi Hardenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Swift.
Hardenov lands a right hook to the body.
Hardenov connects with a jab.
Hardenov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardenov jabs at Swift's body.
A jab from Hardenov finds it's way through Swift's defenses.
Hardenov lands a right hook to the body.
Hardenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Swift looks winded!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swift shoots in for a takedown but Hardenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardenov is looking to counter punch.
Swift with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardenov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swift thinking.
Hardenov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardenov connects with a jab.
Hardenov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swift at a distance.
Swift tries to move into range but Hardenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardenov catches Swift with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Jason Swift has been cut.
Hardenov drops Swift with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Swift! Hardenov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergi Hardenov!
Sergi Hardenov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardenov. Shavers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardenov's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardenov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shavers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shavers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavers throws a right hand that misses
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers misses with a combination
and Hardenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shavers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hardenov scores with a jab to the body.
Hardenov throws out a loose jab but Shavers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardenov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shavers's hands.
Shavers looks to clinch
and Hardenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shavers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardenov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Shavers clinches up against the cage.
Hardenov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hardenov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Shavers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shavers lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Sergi Hardenov has been cut.
Hardenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Hardenov avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Shavers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardenov prevents a body shot from Shavers.
Hardenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers misses with the head strike.
Hardenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers has Hardenov pressed against the cage, preventing Hardenov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Hardenov tries to throw a body punch but Shavers avoids it by throwing Hardenov back against the cage.
Hardenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardenov lands with a right to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardenov.
Hardenov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardenov lands a body shot.
Shavers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardenov blocking some punches.
Hardenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shavers prevents a body shot from Hardenov. #BC#
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Shavers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardenov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Shavers instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardenov is trying to break free.
Hardenov slowing the pace effectively.
Hardenov stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Hardenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardenov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shavers's elbow.
Shavers lands with a left to the head.
Hardenov is trying to force a seperation but Shavers has the dominant position.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardenov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shavers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardenov has a couple of punches blocked by Shavers.
Hardenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardenov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shavers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hardenov can turn it around.#T4#
Hardenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardenov controls his hands.
Shavers misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardenov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shavers controls his hands.
Hardenov is trying to break the clinch but Shavers is controlling him.
Shavers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardenov lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardenov wants to stall.
Hardenov can't find room to land a body shot as Shavers controls the action.
Hardenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardenov misses with a body punch.
Shavers throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergi Hardenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergi Hardenov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Shavers closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shavers.
Hardenov is trying to break free.
Hardenov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shavers keeps control of Hardenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardenov scores with a shot to the side of Shavers's head.
Hardenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shavers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardenov tries to stall but Shavers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardenov.
#BC#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shavers is looking to clinch.
Shavers throws a leg kick
enabling Hardenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardenov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardenov misses with a hook. Shavers ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Shavers tries to clinch up but Hardenov circles away and keeps his distance.
Shavers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sergi Hardenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shavers with a nice cross.#CL#
Shavers pushes Hardenov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardenov lands with a left to the head.
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardenov blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Hardenov tries to work over Shavers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardenov tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
Hardenov is trying to push Shavers away but Shavers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hardenov looking to stall.
Hardenov slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Hardenov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardenov stalling the fight.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardenov lands with a left to the head.
Shavers blocks a body shot from Hardenov.
Hardenov is trying to force a seperation but Shavers has the dominant position.
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardenov blocks a body shot from Shavers.
Hardenov tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shavers.
Hardenov working aggressively here.
#T3#
Shavers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shavers fails to land.
Hardenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shavers misses with a punch to the body.
Shavers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardenov backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Sergi Hardenov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hardenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sergi Hardenov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardenov has had enough of the clinch but Shavers keeps him there for the moment.
Shavers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergi Hardenov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earnie Shavers!
An out of breath Earnie Shavers 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:
Checkmate The Crowning : RD#1
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardenov.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardenov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardenov! But no joy.
Hardenov misses with a wild body shot.
Hardenov slips a jab from Snow.
Hardenov looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range.
Hardenov misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Snow counters with a nice right hand that sends Hardenov toppling to the canvas! Hardenov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Snow finish him?!#ROC#
Hardenov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Sergi Hardenov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardenov looks winded!
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snow plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hardenov to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hardenov just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Snow!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Snow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Pearce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hardenov.
The fighters circling - Hardenov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearce looks to land a left hand but Hardenov moved out of range nicely.
Pearce throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Pearce misses its intended target.
Hardenov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearce.
Hardenov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hardenov throws a hook to the side of Pearce's head but Pearce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Hardenov's head coaches at Bad Education that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hardenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Pearce off the cage and back into range.
Hardenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Pearce throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardenov.
Pearce misses with a hook. Hardenov ducked under it nicely.
Pearce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearce misses with a two punch combination.
Hardenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearce is just out of range.
Hardenov ducks under a wild hook from Pearce.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardenov misses the target.
Pearce misses with a hook. Hardenov ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardenov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pearce looks to land a combination but Hardenov avoids it well. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardenov!
Pearce drops his hands momentarily and Hardenov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pearce walks into a left hand.
Hardenov swings for the body but Pearce moves out of range.
Pearce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearce throws a body punch but Hardenov moves out of range.
Pearce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardenov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardenov ducks under a wild hook from Pearce.
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Pearce's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pearce throws a right hand that misses
and Hardenov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pearce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardenov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearce scores with the left hand. Hardenov knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardenov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardenov.
Hardenov lands a jab.
Hardenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearce manages to avoid it.
Pearce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Hardenov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearce.
Pearce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardenov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardenov. Pearce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardenov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pearce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearce throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Pearce misses its intended target.
Pearce misses with a double jab.
Hardenov misses with a hook.
Pearce misses with a right hand
and Hardenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearce misses with a hook.
Xavier Pearce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearce takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearce has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pearce throws an off balance right hand
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Pearce.
Pearce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearce throws a series of punches but Hardenov moves out of range.
Hardenov swings for the body but Pearce moves out of range.
#T3#
Pearce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearce misses with a hook. Hardenov ducked under it nicely.
Pearce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardenov.
Hardenov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardenov.
Hardenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearce's head.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearce throws out the jab.
Hardenov with a jab.
Pearce avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
Pearce's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pearce duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergi Hardenov has been cut.
Hardenov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pearce misses with an uppercut.
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!
Pearce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearce throws a right and a left that Hardenov avoids nicely.
Pearce throws a looping overhand right but Hardenov ducks down to avoid it.
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardenov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardenov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearce.#T4#
Pearce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardenov.
Hardenov takes a swing at Pearce's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Pearce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardenov connects with a looping right hand.
Pearce throws a hook but Hardenov avoids it easily.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Hardenov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardenov staying out of range there.
As Pearce tries to get set, Hardenov tries to push him back and clinch up but Pearce manages to avoid the attempt.
Pearce throws a combination that misses
and Hardenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Hardenov - just one landing.
Hardenov slips a straight right by Pearce.
Nice body punch from Hardenov.
Hardenov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardenov lands a jab-cross combination.
Pearce has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardenov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardenov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pearce.
Pearce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardenov manages to avoid it.
Hardenov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergi Hardenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergi Hardenov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pearce throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardenov missing with a left hand there. Pearce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearce throws an overhand right that lands on Hardenov's shoulder, as Hardenov tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Hardenov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardenov blocks a jab.
A combination from Pearce does no damage.
Pearce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearce misses with a right hand
and Hardenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearce might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardenov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardenov. Pearce does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Hardenov. Beautiful body shot.
Hardenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pearce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardenov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardenov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pearce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pearce throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardenov misses with a body shot.
Sergi Hardenov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hardenov misses the shot to the body.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Pearce looks to throw the jab but Hardenov is out of range.
Hardenov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pearce ducks right into an uppercut from Hardenov.
Hardenov slips a straight right by Pearce.
Pearce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardenov scores with a decent looking hook.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearce throws a combination that misses
and Hardenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardenov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pearce misses with an uppercut
and Hardenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardenov.
Hardenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardenov.
Pearce smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pearce throws a lazy right hand but Hardenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardenov is looking to counter punch.
Hardenov throws a body punch but Pearce moves out of range. #T2#
A lazy left from Hardenov finds it's target.
Pearce avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
A little jabbing left from Pearce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pearce throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hardenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pearce throws the left hand but Hardenov avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardenov misses its target.
Pearce moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearce throws a combination. Hardenov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardenov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pearce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardenov.
Pearce ducks under a wild hook from Hardenov.
Hardenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardenov.
Pearce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardenov.
Hardenov works the jab nicely.
Pearce looks to land a left hand but Hardenov moved out of range nicely.
Hardenov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Pearce slips under a jab.
Pearce now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pearce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hardenov misses.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardenov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
Sergi Hardenov's cut is getting worse.
Pearce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Pearce.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pearce might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hardenov has got the better of the exchanges.
Pearce throws the left hand but Hardenov avoids the punch easily.
Hardenov staying out of range there.
Hardenov scores with a body shot.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pearce thinking.
Pearce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardenov momentarily.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Hardenov misses with an uppercut.
Pearce is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardenov with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearce shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pearce thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Pearce throws a lazy right hand but Hardenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearce throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardenov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearce is breathing heavily.
Pearce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardenov.
Hardenov slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hardenov.
Hardenov jabs at Pearce's body.
Pearce throws out a loose jab but Hardenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearce misses with a left hand
and Hardenov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardenov scores with the left hand. Pearce knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Pearce.
Pearce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearce misses with a left hand
and Hardenov counters with a left to the body.
Hardenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardenov.
Pearce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardenov.
Pearce throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergi Hardenov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergi Hardenov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardenov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pearce in his tracks.
Hardenov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheers as Pearce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardenov doesn't seem phased though.
Pearce misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardenov.
Hardenov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Pearce.
Hardenov looks to throw the jab but Pearce is out of range.
Hardenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearce manages to avoid it.
Hardenov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hardenov lands with a shot to the body.
Pearce scores with the left hand. Hardenov knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Pearce catches Hardenov right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pearce.
Hardenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearce throws out the jab.
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearce throws a shot from downtown. Hardenov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hardenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearce is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hardenov there.
Hardenov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearce.
Pearce drops his hands momentarily and Hardenov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pearce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearce throws a shot from downtown. Hardenov moves away and avoids it.
Hardenov connects with a single shot there.
Hardenov works the jab nicely.
Pearce swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardenov throws out the jab.
Hardenov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pearce in his tracks.
Pearce moves forwards but Hardenov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pearce avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
A little jabbing left from Pearce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Hardenov - just one landing. #T2#
Pearce needs to keep his hands up - Hardenov had a free shot at his head there.
Pearce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearce.
Pearce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardenov counters with a left to the body.
Pearce lands a jab-cross combination.
Pearce throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardenov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pearce avoids the body shot from Hardenov.
Despite the aggression on Pearce's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearce throws out the jab.
Pearce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearce gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Hardenov.
Pearce throws a hook but Hardenov blocks it.
Pearce misses with an uppercut. Hardenov saw that one coming.
Pearce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearce misses with a hook
and Hardenov counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardenov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pearce at a distance.
Hardenov misses with a straight left. #T3#
Pearce lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardenov.
Hardenov throws a body punch but Pearce moves out of range.
Hardenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pearce doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearce throws an overhand right that lands on Hardenov's shoulder, as Hardenov tries to avoid the shot.
Pearce's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardenov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearce scrambles back to his feet.
Hardenov slips a straight right by Pearce.
Hardenov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pearce lands with a hook. Hardenov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pearce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardenov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pearce throws a big shot that misses.
Pearce with a hook.
Hardenov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pearce under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardenov misses with an uppercut.
Pearce has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardenov finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearce's head.
Hardenov slips a straight right by Pearce.#T4#
Hardenov staying out of range there.
Hardenov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Hardenov clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hardenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardenov ducks under a wild hook from Pearce.
Pearce throws a hook but Hardenov avoids it easily.
Pearce misses with a looping right.
Pearce looks to land a left hand but Hardenov moved out of range nicely.
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pearce throws a lazy right hand but Hardenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardenov doesn't seem bothered though.
Sergi Hardenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearce is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearce swings widly with a right hand
and Hardenov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hardenov slips a jab from Pearce.
Pearce misses with a double jab.
Xavier Pearce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardenov connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergi Hardenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardenov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergi Hardenov!
A very excited looking Sergi Hardenov 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Puncjusz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardenov defends well and Puncjusz ends up having to push Hardenov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puncjusz fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardenov jabs Puncjusz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puncjusz tries to clinch up
and Hardenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardenov throws out a powerful jab.
Puncjusz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swietopelek Puncjusz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A jab from Hardenov does it's job there.
Puncjusz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hardenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Puncjusz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardenov works Puncjusz's body with a nice hook.
Puncjusz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardenov.
Puncjusz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Puncjusz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardenov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puncjusz cracks the inside of Hardenov's front leg.
Puncjusz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puncjusz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sergi Hardenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puncjusz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puncjusz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardenov tries to avoid it but Puncjusz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardenov to the ground. Hardenov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puncjusz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Hardenov lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puncjusz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puncjusz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puncjusz slips a jab and a cross from Hardenov.
Puncjusz wants to clinch.
Hardenov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Puncjusz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardenov looks to land a combination but Puncjusz avoids it well.
Hardenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardenov lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Hardenov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puncjusz.
Hardenov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puncjusz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardenov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardenov connects with a nice looking jab.
Puncjusz dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardenov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardenov jabs Puncjusz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puncjusz is breathing heavily.
Hardenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardenov scores with a jab to the head.
Puncjusz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardenov lands with a good body shot.
Hardenov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puncjusz rather than just go for the knockout.
Puncjusz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardenov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puncjusz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardenov at a distance.
#T4#
Puncjusz misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardenov jabs at Puncjusz's body.
Hardenov jabs Puncjusz right on the nose. Puncjusz blinks but takes it well.
Hardenov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puncjusz can pounce on him.
Puncjusz is looking to clinch but Hardenov is avoiding it.
Puncjusz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardenov scores with a body shot.
Hardenov lands with a shot to the body.
Hardenov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Swietopelek Puncjusz has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardenov as he connects with a hook.
Hardenov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puncjusz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardenov lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergi Hardenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Swietopelek Puncjusz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hardenov jabs Puncjusz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puncjusz fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Hardenov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Hardenov. Beautiful body shot.
Puncjusz misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Puncjusz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puncjusz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puncjusz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puncjusz fails with the takedown.
Hardenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Puncjusz drives through with a takedown into Hardenov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Puncjusz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hardenov trying to control the position.
Hardenov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hardenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puncjusz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU#
Puncjusz stands up from Hardenov's guard - Puncjusz perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hardenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puncjusz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puncjusz tries for a takedown but Hardenov circles away easily
and Hardenov counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swietopelek Puncjusz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puncjusz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puncjusz shoots and misses
and Hardenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puncjusz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardenov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puncjusz doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardenov throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Hardenov cracks a nice hook into Puncjusz's ribs.
Puncjusz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puncjusz's head.
Hardenov digs a good hook to Puncjusz's body.
Hardenov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puncjusz dives in and grabs Hardenov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardenov pushes down on Puncjusz's head and hops out.
Hardenov cracks Puncjusz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardenov lands a jab.
Hardenov scores with a hook.
Hardenov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardenov moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardenov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Puncjusz fails with the takedown.
Hardenov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Puncjusz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardenov jabs at Puncjusz's body.
Hardenov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardenov jabs Puncjusz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swietopelek Puncjusz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puncjusz.
Puncjusz takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergi Hardenov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Swietopelek Puncjusz's cut.
That's time! Puncjusz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hardenov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardenov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donk. Hardenov catches Puncjusz right on the button with a cross.
Hardenov's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardenov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puncjusz misses with a wild body shot.
Hardenov sizes up Puncjusz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puncjusz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puncjusz doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardenov lands with a nice body punch.
Hardenov lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puncjusz's head.#T1#
Hardenov works the jab nicely.
Puncjusz misses with a takedown
and Hardenov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puncjusz fails to land the takedown.
Hardenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardenov scores with a jab to the body.
Hardenov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swietopelek Puncjusz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardenov lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Hardenov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puncjusz. Puncjusz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardenov scores with a hook to the body. Puncjusz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puncjusz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Hardenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puncjusz doesn't seem phased though.
Hardenov works Puncjusz's body with a nice hook.
Hardenov connects with the punch.
Hardenov jabs Puncjusz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puncjusz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardenov works over Puncjusz's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardenov lands with a good body shot.
Hardenov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Hardenov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puncjusz's head backwards.
Hardenov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardenov lands with a good body shot.
Hardenov scores with a shot to the body.
Puncjusz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puncjusz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardenov defends well and Puncjusz ends up having to push Hardenov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardenov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puncjusz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puncjusz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy body kick from Puncjusz
and Hardenov counters with a straight right hand.
Hardenov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puncjusz at a distance.
#T4#
Hardenov digs a good hook to Puncjusz's body.
Puncjusz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardenov lands with a shot to the body.
Hardenov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puncjusz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puncjusz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardenov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puncjusz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardenov throws a shot to the body.
Hardenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sergi Hardenov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardenov looks to land a combination but Puncjusz avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puncjusz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Swietopelek Puncjusz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puncjusz misses with a combination
and Puncjusz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergi Hardenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardenov 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergi Hardenov!
Sergi Hardenov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Swietopelek Puncjusz spoke after the fight, saying 'Man i woke up and sneezed 3 times, i lost cuz im sick.'.
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