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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Taamu.
Taamu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Taamu both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Casper Hardin has been cut.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Hardin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taamu won't be happy with that.
Taamu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taamu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardin wants to control from the top but Taamu keeps moving.
Hardin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
Hardin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taamu keeping moving, preventing Hardin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taamu controlling the position.#T1#
Hardin won't allow Taamu to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taamu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taamu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taamu keeping moving, preventing Hardin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hardin shoots in for a takedown but Taamu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Taamu pushes Hardin up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taamu prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taamu.
#T2#
Taamu lands with a light punch inside.
Taamu missing with knees to the body.
Taamu gets underhooks to prevent Hardin's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Taamu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tua Taamu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Hardin.#BC#
Taamu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taamu.
Taamu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Taamu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Hardin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taamu throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Hardin is rocked!#T3#
Taamu lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hardin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Taamu dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tua Taamu!
A victorious Tua Taamu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Casper Hardin stepped up to the mic, saying 'So this is what it feels like to lose? Fuck this, I'll stick to winning!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyke. Hardin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Hardin as he checks the leg kick.
Pyke loads up on a big right hand but Hardin slips the punch.
Hardin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pyke slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Hardin gets a double leg takedown into Pyke's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke wants to stand but Hardin is controlling the position.
Hardin stands up over Pyke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardin controlling from the top position. #T1#
Hardin scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardin postures up and lands a big shot to Pyke's brow.
Hardin won't allow Pyke to get back to his feet.
Hardin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hardin connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardin stays in close to Pyke's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardin trying to control but Pyke is working from the bottom.
Hardin is in close to Pyke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pyke wants to stand up but Hardin is controlling him.
Hardin is looking to work some ground and pound but Pyke has wrist control.
Hardin prevents Pyke from getting back to his feet.
Hardin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Pyke's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
No joy there for Pyke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Pyke is predictable there #TD2#
and Hardin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardin distracts Pyke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pyke wants to get back to his feet but Hardin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pyke wants to get back to his feet but Hardin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardin connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pyke is looking to stand up but Hardin isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pyke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pyke tries to get out of the position.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hardin landing some decent shots from guard.
Pyke is looking to stand up but Hardin isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hardin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hardin lands a couple of elbows.
Hardin trying to control but Pyke is working from the bottom.
Hardin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pyke wants to stand but Hardin is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Hardin postures up and lands a big shot to Pyke's brow.
Pyke is looking to stand up but Hardin isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardin scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardin content to stall in guard here.
Hardin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pyke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardin is controlling him.
Hardin with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#Pyke is rocked!
Hardin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oh Pyke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pyke wants to stand and escape but Hardin is having none of it.
Hardin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pyke covers up, he's hurt! Hardin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hardin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hardin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Hardin!
After winning the bout, Casper Hardin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Monty Pyke spoke after the fight, saying 'Well damn, that's pretty rough. Oh well, I'll be back better than ever soon enough.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Casper Hardin has been cut.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mazzini and Hardin goes tumbling to the canvas! Mazzini follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Hardin is rocked!
Mazzini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hardin is still in real trouble! Can Mazzini finish him?
Mazzini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardin has given up his back. Will we see Mazzini going for some submissions?
Hardin wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mazzini has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hardin is defending well but eventually Mazzini manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hardin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vito Mazzini!
An out of breath Vito Mazzini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Casper Hardin had this to say: 'So this is what it feels like to lose? Fuck this, I'll stick to winning!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz defends it nicely.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Kowalkiewicz lands a big right hand that sends Hardin crashing to the mat! Kowalkiewicz stays standing though and waves Hardin back to his feet!#ROC2#Hardin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Casper Hardin has been cut.
Hardin gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kowalkiewicz points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hardin wakes up just in time to hear Kowalkiewicz thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The defeated Casper Hardin had this to say: 'So this is what it feels like to lose? Fuck this, I'll stick to winning!'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Callegari sends Hardin down but not out. Callegari dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Hardin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Casper Hardin has been cut.
The referee asks Callegari politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Callegari prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hardin is still in real trouble! Can Callegari finish him?
Hardin is trying to get back to his feet.
Callegari wants to stand but Hardin is controlling his arm.#SU#
Callegari stands up and beckons Hardin to his feet.
Callegari weaves into range and cracks Hardin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hardin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Callegari is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raffaele Callegari!
During a confident post fight interview, Raffaele Callegari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Casper Hardin stepped up to the mic, saying 'So this is what it feels like to lose? Fuck this, I'll stick to winning!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardin gets a takedown into half guard.
Hardin throwing shots but Strong is blocking nicely.
Hardin misses with a head shot. Strong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hardin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hardin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardin wants to pass the guard but Strong is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hardin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1##ES2#
Hardin kicks Strong off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Hardin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strong trying to remain calm as Hardin controls from the top position.
Hardin cracks Strong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Strong's face as Hardin controls the position.
Hardin scoring with punches and elbows.
Hardin works to advance to full mount. Strong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hardin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardin landing strikes from the mount and Strong is in trouble!
Hardin with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Strong has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardin raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Strong is rocked!
Hardin controlling from the full mount.
Oh Strong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Strong! Hardin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Strong and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Casper Hardin!
Casper Hardin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Hardin feints and as Rtyaer raises his hands in defense, Hardin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rtyaer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hardin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardin postures up and lands a big shot to Rtyaer's brow.
Hardin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hardin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardin lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin postures up and lands a big shot to Rtyaer's brow.
Rtyaer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hardin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rtyaer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#
Rtyaer is rocked!
Hardin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rtyaer looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hardin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Hardin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Casper Hardin waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of HARDCORE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Marena with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Hardin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardin is working Marena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardin is working Marena over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Marena is rocked!
Hardin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marena is still in real trouble! Can Hardin finish him?
Hardin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marena for as long as he can get away with.
Marena seems to have recovered his senses.
Marena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardin works over Marena with some ground and pound from guard.
Hardin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Hardin landing with the ground and pound.
Hardin pushes down on Marena's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hardin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hardin drops an elbow to the side of Marena's head.
Hardin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marena looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Still in half guard, Hardin seems content to control.
Hardin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hardin sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Marena! Oh, Marena is in big trouble! Hardin lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Casper Hardin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Casper Hardin thanked Threads of HARDCORE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Rtyaer has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Rtyaer tries to sprawl but Hardin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rtyaer taking some punishment here, with Hardin in his half guard. #ROC#
Rtyaer is rocked!
Rtyaer looks winded!
Ground and pound from Hardin.
Rtyaer is still in real trouble! Can Hardin finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardin lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rtyaer quite badly. Rtyaer pulls Hardin in close trying to recover. Hardin postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rtyaer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rtyaer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Hardin!
Casper Hardin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Hardin in a clinch.
Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper tries to break free but Hardin pushes him back against the cage.
Hardin keeps control of Cooper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Cooper is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hardin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cooper to the mat. Cooper regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hardin distracts Cooper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cooper is trying to keep Hardin in close.
Hardin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper is trying to keep Hardin in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardin is working Cooper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardin distracts Cooper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.#T1#
Hardin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Hardin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hardin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Cooper is rocked!
Hardin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cooper is still in real trouble! Can Hardin finish him?
Hardin distracts Cooper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cooper's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Casper Hardin!
Casper Hardin made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview.
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