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Event: DC 26: Nyla vs Belly     
Date:   Feb 11, 2023
#R1##CL#
Scappy Do moves into the clinch.
Hardman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Hardman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Dillon Hardman has been cut.
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body.
Scappy Do has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Hardman is blocking nicely.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Scappy Do controls the action.
Hardman pushes Scappy Do back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardman lands a left hand.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scappy Do takes a shot to the head.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardman.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Scappy Do.
Hardman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardman. #T1##TD#
Scappy Do jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardman preventing the sweep.
Scappy Do bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardman's guard. #REVR#
Scappy Do is looking to stand up but Hardman won't let him.
Hardman has Scappy Do pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Hardman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scappy Do trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman has control of Scappy Do's left arm, preventing Scappy Do from doing any damage.
Scappy Do wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Hardman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hardman is continuing to stall.#T2#
Scappy Do looking to pass the guard.
Scappy Do is fighting to break Hardman's control of his arms but Hardman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Scappy Do passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hardman prevents Scappy Do from moving into mount.
Hardman is looking to reverse the position.
Hardman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scappy Do controlling from side mount.
Hardman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hardman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scappy Do is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Scappy Do is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardman tries to roll over but Scappy Do keeps him under control.
Scappy Do wants to free his trapped foot but Hardman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hardman wants to control but Scappy Do is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Scappy Do is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardman is looking for a sweep. Scappy Do is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardman is looking to control Scappy Do's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardman avoid being mounted?
Hardman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Scappy Do wants to pass to mount but Hardman is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scappy Do's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scappy Do's back!
Hardman has the hooks in. Scappy Do is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hardman trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Hardman.
Hardman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Scappy Do could be in trouble here!
Hardman is working the ground and pound. Can Scappy Do escape?
Hardman struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Hardman 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#
Scappy Do feints and then cracks Hardman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardman down.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardman checks a low kick from Scappy Do.
Scappy Do looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scappy Do dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scappy Do uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardman checks a leg kick.
Scappy Do ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardman is pressed up against the cage. Scappy Do has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardman down to the mat. Hardman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scappy Do swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Scappy Do throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scappy Do throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman wants to counter the offense by Scappy Do and move into the clinch position.
Some wild striking there from Scappy Do. #T1#
Scappy Do tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scappy Do throws out a leg kick but Hardman moves out of range and Scappy Do only half commits.
A good leg kick by Scappy Do.
Hardman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scappy Do throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scappy Do throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scappy Do has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Scappy Do finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scappy Do throws a big shot that misses.
Just Fight Scappy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Scappy Do misses.
Hardman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scappy Do misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardman throws a head kick that Scappy Do semi-blocks. #CUT2#Just Fight Scappy Do's cut is getting worse.
Hardman moves out of range as Scappy Do strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scappy Do staying out of range there.
Hardman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Scappy Do takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hardman has knocked Scappy Do down with a huge combo! Hardman steps away and waves a wobbly Scappy Do back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Scappy Do is rocked!
OH! Scappy Do has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Hardman smells blood and charges in for the finish! Hardman unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Scappy Do sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dillon Hardman!
Our winner, Dillon Hardman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DC 18: Jello Returns!     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Eli lands a nice shot that snaps Hardman's head back.
Eli throws a sloppy head kick and Hardman moves out of range easily.
Hardman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eli thumps Hardman with a low kick.
Hardman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman tests Eli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
Eli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman scores with a spinning back kick!
Eli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Eli. Hardman shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eli misses with a two punch combination.
Eli throws a sloppy head kick and Hardman moves out of range easily.
Hardman catches Eli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardman misses with an uppercut.
Eli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eli will feel that in the morning.
Hardman throws a head kick but Eli moves out of range.
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Hardman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eli throws an off balance right hand
and Hardman counters with a stiff right hand.
Eli misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman misses the jab.
Eli moves out of range as Hardman throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Eli moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Eli.
Eli moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eli feints and then cracks Hardman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardman down.
Eli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eli avoids the head kick by Hardman. #T2#
Hardman moves forwards but Eli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eli misses with a hook.
Eli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardman has time to react.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Hardman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Eli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Eli.
Hardman throws a wild body kick that Eli sees coming a mile off.
Eli slips a jab and a cross from Hardman.
Eli scores with a decent looking hook.
Eli misses with a low kick as Hardman jumps back.
Hardman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eli throws a head kick but Hardman moves out of range.
Eli connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardman misses with a body kick.
Eli walks into a jab.#CUT2#Tom Eli's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Eli throws a solid leg kick but Hardman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eli.
Eli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hardman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardman's head.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Eli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eli cracks Hardman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eli moves away from the strike by Hardman.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Eli.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Eli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardman lands a head shot.
Hardman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman looks for the body kick but Eli saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Hardman with a nice cross.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hardman has knocked Eli down with a huge combo! Hardman steps away and waves a wobbly Eli back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Eli is rocked!
Eli blocks the body kick.
Oh Eli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
No joy there for Hardman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eli seems to have got his legs back now.
Eli misses with a two punch combination.
Hardman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eli with the inside leg kick.
Eli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardman is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Eli.
Eli lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman blocks a head kick by Eli.
Eli lands a lovely overhand right.
Hardman misses with an uppercut.
Hardman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eli avoids a kick to the body.
Hardman misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardman.
Hardman throws a wild body kick that Eli sees coming a mile off.
Hardman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Eli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Hardman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hardman scores with a kick to the body.
Eli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick lands for Eli.
Eli connects with the punch.
Eli throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman walks into a stiff left hand from Eli.
Hardman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dillon Hardman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Eli's shoulder, as Eli tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman throws the kick towards the body but Eli avoids it.
Eli throws a low kick but Hardman avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Hardman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardman scores with a head kick.
Eli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardman slips a straight right by Eli.
Eli moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
Eli throws a right hand that Hardman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardman also avoids with ease.#T1#
Eli slips a straight right by Hardman.
Eli is looking to slow Hardman down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Eli.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Hardman throws out a loose jab but Eli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman throws a jab when Eli was well out of range.
Hardman throws a front kick aimed at Eli's knee but Eli avoids it well.
Eli cracks Hardman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Hardman misses.
Eli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardman throws a body kick that misses.
Hardman scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#Tom Eli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hardman misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eli lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman lands a front kick.
Eli misses the shot to the body.
Hardman is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Eli ducks down to avoid it.
Eli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Hardman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eli.
Eli connects with an inside leg kick.
Eli throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Eli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eli throws a leg kick which misses Hardman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardman tries to avoid it.
Eli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Eli misses with a body shot.
Hardman lands a head shot.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hardman!
Eli jabs Hardman right on the nose. Hardman blinks but takes it well.
Hardman checks a leg kick nicely.
Eli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hardman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eli.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick.
Eli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Hardman avoids the head kick by Eli.
A punch lands to the side of Eli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hardman.
Hardman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Jeez, Tom Eli's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hardman throws a wild body kick that Eli sees coming a mile off.
Hardman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick lands for Eli.
Eli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardman to score with a decent uppercut.
Eli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardman is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eli scores with a nice body kick.
Hardman misses with a body kick.#T4#
Hardman misses with a hook.
Eli is looking to slow Hardman down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Hardman.
Nice body kick there by Hardman.
Nice uppercut there from Eli.
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eli looks to land a body kick but Hardman moved away.
Eli thuds his shin into the meat of Hardman's side.
Hardman is looking to land body kicks.
Eli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hardman.
Eli pushes Hardman away with a front kick.
Eli slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hardman - the referee stops the clock and Eli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hardman. Eli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hardman looks for the body kick but Eli saw that one coming.
Eli moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dillon Hardman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Eli moves out of range as Hardman throws a body kick.
Eli delivers a nice body kick.
Hardman scores with a spinning back kick!
Decent striking displayed by Hardman there.
Eli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eli scores with a hook.
Hardman looks for the body kick but Eli saw that one coming.
Hardman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hardman works the jab nicely.
Hardman misses with a low kick.
Eli catches Hardman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
Eli throwing a counter right hand but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Eli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Hardman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eli avoids a kick to the body.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Hardman takes one to the chin there.
Hardman blocks a head kick by Eli.
Eli misses with a double jab.
Eli misses with a few strikes there.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eli blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Eli.
Eli scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hardman.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses.
Eli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Tom Eli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Eli connects with a jab.
Eli tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Hardman - just one landing.
Eli connects with an inside leg kick.
Eli blocks a jab.
Hardman cracks Eli with a good jab.
Eli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Eli. That's going to slow Hardman down.
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Eli throws a nice looking combination but Hardman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hardman misses with a two punch combination.
Eli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eli blocks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eli!
Eli works the jab nicely.#T3#
Hardman thows a body kick. Eli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Hardman scoring well with a low kick there.
Eli slips under a jab.
Eli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eli moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
Hardman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hardman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eli scores with a jab.
Hardman throws a body kick that misses.
Eli fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Eli finds it's way through Hardman's defenses.
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!
Eli throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
Hardman throws out a counter right but Eli avoids it with no problem.
Hardman lands a nice shot that snaps Eli's head back.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Eli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dillon Hardman!
A very excited looking Dillon Hardman 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.

 

Event: DC Intermission 1     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardman misses with a body kick.
And Laszlo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body
and Laszlo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laszlo moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
Hardman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Laszlo avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Hardman #TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hardman is trying to control Laszlo's posture but Laszlo avoids it.
Hardman tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Laszlo advances to mount.
Laszlo punching from mount but Hardman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hardman gets back to half guard.
Laszlo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laszlo trying to control from Hardman's half guard. Hardman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Laszlo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Hardman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laszlo 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.
Hardman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hardman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laszlo is aware though and is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillon Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Laszlo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardman defends it well.
Hardman moves into full guard.
Laszlo trying to control but Hardman is working from the bottom.
Laszlo advances to half guard.
Laszlo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Laszlo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laszlo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laszlo in particular looking to stall.
Laszlo is looking to take a break and control but Hardman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hardman actively working from the bottom here.
Laszlo slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Laszlo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hardman throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardman wants to get back to his feet but Laszlo is dominant here and he's now got Hardman's back!#SUB2#
Laszlo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jason Laszlo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Laszlo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hardman is defending well though. Laszlo let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Hardman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman trying to control but not successfully.
Laszlo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T1#
Hardman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Well, with Laszlo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hardman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hardman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Laszlo's guard. Nice work there by Hardman.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Hardman from controlling successfully.
Laszlo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardman stops Laszlo from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hardman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laszlo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardman looking to sit in guard and control but Laszlo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hardman working a defensive guard here.
Laszlo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laszlo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Laszlo lands some shots froms side control.
Laszlo throws an elbow but Hardman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hardman is trying to control Laszlo's posture but Laszlo avoids it. #SUB2#
Laszlo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hardman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laszlo but great work by Hardman.
Laszlo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Laszlo prevents Hardman from moving into mount.
Hardman trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Laszlo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hardman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Hardman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hardman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Laszlo is pushing Hardman's head away, looking to escape. Hardman manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman trying to control the action but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Hardman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Laszlo!
Hardman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laszlo is looking to escape.
Hardman is really struggling to control Laszlo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Laszlo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardman throws a lazy body kick
letting Laszlo counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Laszlo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Laszlo lands in his opponent's guard.
Laszlo content to stall in guard here.
Hardman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Hardman looking to control.
Laszlo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardman is retaining full guard.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Hardman keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully.
Laszlo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laszlo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardman has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardman - that will leave a mark!
Hardman feints and then cracks Laszlo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laszlo down.
Hardman looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Laszlo postures up. #SUB#
Hardman working for a triangle but Laszlo defends it easily.
Hardman is adopting a defensive guard.
Jason Laszlo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hardman wants to stand but Laszlo is controlling the position.
Hardman is trying to control the position but Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Laszlo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Laszlo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Hardman misses with a body punch
and Laszlo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardman lands a nice shot that snaps Laszlo's head back. #CUT#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Hardman tries to land a front kick but Laszlo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laszlo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardman throws a leg kick that misses. #T4##TD2#
Laszlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hardman is trying to defend but Laszlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laszlo wants to free his trapped foot but Hardman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laszlo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laszlo is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Hardman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Laszlo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laszlo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Laszlo!

After winning the bout, Jason Laszlo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ENIGMA 135     
Date:   Nov 13, 2022
#R1#
Hardman blocks a jab.
Hardman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weiss.
Weiss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Weiss lands a right hook to the body.
Weiss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Weiss dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
Weiss connects with a body shot.
Weiss thuds his right hand into Hardman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moshe Weiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weiss checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Weiss slips the punch.
Hardman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weiss. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardman.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Weiss moved out of range nicely.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weiss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Weiss.
Weiss fails with the takedown.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weiss.
Hardman takes one to the chin there.
Weiss loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weiss jabs at Hardman's body.
Weiss misses with a jab to the body
and Hardman counters with a big head kick but Weiss shrugs it off.
Weiss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Weiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.#TD#
Weiss dives in and scores a takedown into Hardman's 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!#SUB#
Weiss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Hardman looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman can't keep his opponent in guard - Weiss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Weiss is working for a kimura but Hardman is defending it quite comfortably.
Weiss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hardman is doing well to control the position and prevent Weiss from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Weiss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Weiss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hardman is defending against the submission attempts here by Weiss.
Hardman wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weiss trying to mount his opponent but Hardman defends it.
Weiss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hardman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Weiss seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman is positioning himself well to prevent Weiss advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moshe Weiss dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Weiss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardman swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
A cross from Hardman lands.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Hardman.
Weiss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Weiss's head but Weiss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman lands a jab.
Hardman takes one to the chin there.
Hardman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman lands a two punch combo.
Weiss slips a jab from Hardman.
Weiss lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Hardman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardman throws a leg kick but Weiss moved away.
Hardman throws a jab but it's blocked by Weiss.
Weiss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Weiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Weiss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardman's half guard.
Weiss content to control rather than advance.
Hardman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hardman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardman keeping full guard, as Weiss tries to pass. #T2#
Weiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman wants to sweep here but Weiss controlling him for the moment.
Weiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weiss slips nicely into half guard.
Weiss wants to pass to mount but Hardman is defending the position.
Weiss trying to control the pace. #T3#
Weiss is pressing down on Hardman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardman is holding on for now.
Hardman trying to control from the bottom.
Weiss tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it. #SUB#
Weiss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Weiss is working for a submission of some sort.
Weiss is pressing down on Hardman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardman is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weiss fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Weiss closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hardman quickly recovers to half guard.
Hardman wants to get back to full guard but Weiss has mounted him!
Weiss controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Weiss is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Hardman is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Hardman flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Weiss anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Hardman and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Weiss slips an arm under Hardman chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Weiss has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Weiss is squeezing on Hardman like an anaconda would it's prey. Hardman fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moshe Weiss!
Moshe Weiss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: ENIGMA 130     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Hardman throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardman!
A lull in the action here as McCarthy stalls from top position.
McCarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardman is avoiding damage well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCarthy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McCarthy working the ground and pound from side control.
Hardman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy in side control, throwing shots but Hardman defends.
McCarthy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hardman parries the strikes from McCarthy easily there. McCarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hardman to escape. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Hardman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardman's coaches at 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.
Hardman looking for a sweep but McCarthy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McCarthy thowing shots but they're missing.
McCarthy throws some wild stikes that Hardman manages to avoid easily.
Hardman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Hardman is defending well. #T2#
Hardman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Hardman defending well.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it.
McCarthy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hardman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
McCarthy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it.
Hardman is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy pushing down on Hardman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hardman to regain full guard. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Hardman's brow.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardman trying to control the position.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Hardman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy has his hands on Hardman's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hardman throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardman as he jumps to the side.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
McCarthy rushes Hardman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy has Hardman pressed against the cage. #T1#
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
McCarthy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardman's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardman's head.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardman looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hardman is pulling down on McCarthy's head. It's preventing any offense from McCarthy, at least for the moment.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardman is on top in guard. #REVR#
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Hardman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardman's guard. #REVB#
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardman holds on and takes a little breather.
McCarthy distracts Hardman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Hardman blocks nicely.
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Hardman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Hardman controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardman trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by McCarthy.
Hardman tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardman is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hardman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardman throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Hardman tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it. #BC#
Hardman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCarthy, as that shot connected.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy blocks a leg kick.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardman throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Hardman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Hardman swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardman. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
McCarthy lands the left hand.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Hardman throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by McCarthy as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
McCarthy clinches up with Hardman and pushes him back against the cage.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Hardman lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
McCarthy connects with a jab.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCarthy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good exchange - Hardman coming out on top.
Hardman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Hardman misses with a double jab #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!
McCarthy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hardman keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Hardman is defending the position.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dillon Hardman.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!

Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 14, 2022
#R1#
Clement tries a low kick but Hardman avoids it.
We've been informed that Hardman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Clement ducks down to avoid it.
Clement attempts a counter takedown but Hardman avoids it well and moves away.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clement seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Clement throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clement throws out the jab.
Clement misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hardman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman lunges at Clement with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clement's hand.
Clement throws a leg kick but Hardman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hardman throws a body punch but Clement moves out of range.
Clement misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Clement moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Hardman tenderised Clement's leg. Clement is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Clement.
Clement uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardman has time to react.
Hardman tries to clinch there but Clement circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Hardman. No joy for Clement on that attempt.
Hardman throws out a counter right but Clement avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Clement slips a jab from Hardman.
Hardman is looking to clinch but Clement is avoiding it.
Clement throwing a counter right hand but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Clement stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardman.
Hardman lands a two punch combo.
Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Dillon Hardman has been cut.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clement jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardman scores with a hook to the body. Clement takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clement.
Hardman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clement manages to avoid it.
Hardman connects with a looping right hand.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Hardman throws a body punch but Clement moves out of range.
Hardman connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Clement closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clement lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardman.
Hardman dodges an elbow strike from Clement.
Hardman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clement avoids it.
Hardman lands a knee to the body.
Clement misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardman avoids a wild elbow strike from Clement.
Hardman avoids a wild elbow strike from Clement.
Hardman taking a breather.
Clement lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Hardman - that landed with a thud.
Clement looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardman looking to throw knees to the head but Clement is blocking nicely.
Clement blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Clement has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T3#
Hardman missing with knees to the body.
Hardman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clement wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardman taking a breather.
Clement lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Hardman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardman with a nice cross.
Clement tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardman defends well and Clement ends up having to push Hardman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clement lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardman or not.
Clement softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clement misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Clement is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clement lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clement throws an elbow that misses.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clement up against the cage.
Hardman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hardman tries to stall but Clement uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clement is struggling to control the position.
Hardman lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clement wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardman looking to throw knees to the head but Clement is blocking nicely.
Hardman trying to stall but Clement improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Hardman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Clement counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clement looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillon Hardman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clement misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Clement moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Clement 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clement misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardman dips to his left and cracks Clement with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Hardman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman scores with a leg kick.
Hardman scores with a one two! Clement had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clement is looking to chop away at Hardman's legs.
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Clement does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clement.
Hardman with a nice cross.
Clement avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman works the jab nicely.
Hardman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clement in his tracks. #ROC2#Clement is rocked!
Hardman Throws a clean left jab. Hardman Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Clement's chin! Clement crumbles to the ground and Hardman follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Hardman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dillon Hardman!
An out of breath Dillon Hardman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: LAFC 49     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Hardman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardman holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
Brown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Hardman defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hardman stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hardman!
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Hardman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Hardman wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardman is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown thows a huge punch but Hardman dodges it nicely.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardman is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardman tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it. #SUB#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown prevents Hardman from improving his position.
Brown is thwarting Hardman's attempts to control the position.
Hardman is looking to improve his position. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hardman looking to control.
Brown stays in close to Hardman's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hardman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard. #REVB#
Hardman won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Hardman 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.
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hardman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown is trying to keep Hardman in close.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardman is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leroy Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hardman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown throws a series of punches but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Brown misses.
Brown blocks a head kick by Hardman.
Hardman digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Hardman. Beautiful body shot.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
A jab from Hardman finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
Brown sets himself, and Hardman steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hardman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Hardman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardman has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Dillon Hardman has been cut.
Hardman closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Hardman doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Hardman throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Hardman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardman under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown slips a straight right by Hardman.
Brown digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Brown tenderised Hardman's leg. Hardman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardman.
Hardman swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Hardman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Hardman misses with a double jab #KD#
and Brown counters with a left and a right that hurts Hardman! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Brown jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Brown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardman and Brown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardman has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardman is avoiding damage well.
Hardman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hardman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brown.
Brown trying to control but Hardman is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Hardman is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Hardman scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Hardman's knee but Hardman avoids it well.
Hardman swinging wildly here.
Hardman misses with an uppercut.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardman under the eye.
Hardman blocks a head kick by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Dillon Hardman's cut even more.
Hardman misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
It seemed like Hardman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardman lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown looks for the body kick but Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Hardman.
Brown throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Leroy Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardman counters with a nice body shot.
Hardman lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardman staying out of range there.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leroy Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardman moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Hardman defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown lands a high kick!
Hardman ducks right into an uppercut from Brown. #T3#
Brown looks to land a combination but Hardman avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Hardman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Hardman misses.
Hardman misses with an uppercut.
Brown throws a counter high kick but Hardman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hardman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardman.
Brown lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardman walks into a left hand.
Brown lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Brown looks to land a combination but Hardman avoids it well.
Hardman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardman slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown is looking to slow Hardman down with leg kicks.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Hardman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardman slips a straight right by Brown.
Hardman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Hardman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Brown!

Leroy Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: LAFC London     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Hardman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Zrinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zrinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
Zrinski cracks a nice hook into Hardman's ribs.
Hardman misses with a leg kick.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Hardman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardman swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardman blocks a jab.
Hardman tests Zrinski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Hardman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Zrinski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hardman is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hardman misses with a leg kick
and Zrinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zrinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Zrinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardman's sensitive parts.
Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zrinski slips under a jab from Hardman.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zrinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Zrinski.
Zrinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Hardman blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zrinski. That's going to slow Hardman down.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski is looking to land body kicks.
Hardman tries to clinch up.
Zrinski is looking to counter punch.
Hardman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Hardman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
Zrinski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Hardman does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Zrinski blocks the leg kick.
Zrinski misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Hardman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zrinski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zrinski scores with a jab.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws a right and a left that Zrinski avoids nicely.
Zrinski lands a front kick.
Hardman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zrinski.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Zrinski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zrinski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardman. Hardman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zrinski lands a jab.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zrinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zrinski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Hardman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zrinski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardman throws a hook but Zrinski blocks it.
Zrinski throws a big shot that misses.
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Zrinski lands with an overhand left.
Zrinski thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Hardman misses with a body shot
and Zrinski counters with a solid body kick.
Hardman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zrinski back to the cage. Hardman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Hardman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy left from Zrinski finds it's target.#CL2#
Hardman rushes Zrinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Zrinski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zrinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zrinski scores with a kick to the body.
Zrinski scores with a jab.
Zrinski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Zrinski lands with a straight right. Hardman didn't see that one coming.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body
and Zrinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zrinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardman.
Hardman connects with a single shot there.
Zrinski connects with a looping right hand.
Zrinski staying out of range there.
Zrinski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski is looking to counter punch.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
A jab from Zrinski misses.
Jab by Zrinski.
Hardman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski misses the body punch
and Hardman counters with a good, hard body kick but Zrinski shrugs it off.
Zrinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Hardman with a hook.
Hardman scores with a hook.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Hardman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zrinski.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardman. That did some damage!
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zrinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardman scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Zrinski works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
Hardman tries to bum rush Zrinski with a series of wild strikes but Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski lunges at Hardman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardman's hand.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zrinski.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Zrinski lands a lovely overhand right.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Zrinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Hardman fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Zrinski.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
Zrinski misses with a body kick.
Hardman moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zrinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zrinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zrinski!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Hardman lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zrinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardman moves in looking to clinch but Zrinski pushes him off.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch but Zrinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Hardman takes one on the button.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
Hardman misses with a jab to the body
and Zrinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zrinski lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Zrinski.
Hardman takes one to the side of the head.
Zrinski thuds his shin into the meat of Hardman's side.#T3#
Zrinski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Hardman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
Zrinski scores with a decent looking hook.
Zrinski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zrinski throws out a powerful jab.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman throws a solid leg kick but Zrinski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardman.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zrinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zrinski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Hardman swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Zrinski scores with a nice right hand.
Zrinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zrinski. That one must have hurt.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zrinski.
A nice combination there by Zrinski.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman tries to land a body kick
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zrinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zrinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.
Zrinski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zrinski throws a chopping leg kick but Hardman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Zrinski dominated that second round.
That's time! Zrinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zrinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardman checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zrinski with a body shot.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman sizes up Zrinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zrinski's head backwards.#CL2#
Hardman drives through and clinches with Zrinski against the cage.
Zrinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
Hardman keeps control of Zrinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Zrinski.
Hardman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman stalling.
Hardman pushes off an throws an elbow but Zrinski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Zrinski breaks the clinch. #T1#
Hardman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zrinski jabs Hardman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zrinski.
A head kick misses from Hardman.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zrinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman throws a jab when Zrinski was well out of range.
Zrinski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardman blocks the leg kick.
Zrinski lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardman's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman misses with a jab to the body
and Zrinski counters with a leg kick.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zrinski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hardman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Zrinski tenderised Hardman's leg. Hardman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski is looking to slow Hardman down with leg kicks.
Zrinski staying out of range there.
Zrinski tries to land a leg kick but Hardman saw it coming and moves away.
Hardman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zrinski misses with a body kick.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zrinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Zrinski counters with a thumping low kick.
Hardman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zrinski.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Zrinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zrinski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Zrinski catches Hardman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zrinski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zrinski with a nice calf kick.
Hardman throws a hook but Zrinski blocks it.
Hardman walks into a jab.
Zrinski is looking to land body kicks.
Zrinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the head.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
and Zrinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zrinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Zrinski lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman misses with a hook to the body
enabling Zrinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zrinski counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Zrinski lands with a right hand.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Hardman misses with a hook
and Zrinski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zrinski connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski cracks Hardman with a good jab.
Zrinski works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
Zrinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Zrinski saw that one coming.
Hardman swings for the body but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardman can pounce on him.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardman.
Hardman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zrinski at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman throws the left hand but Zrinski avoids the punch easily.
Hardman drops his hands momentarily and Zrinski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardman blocks the body kick.
Hardman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zrinski digs a good hook to Hardman's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zrinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!

Our winner, Marko Zrinski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: LAFC Fight Night 2     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1##CL#
Hardman moves into the clinch.
Hardman slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Hardman.
Hardman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phillips fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Hardman has him pressed against the cage.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Hardman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phillips up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman effectively controlling the action here.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dillon Hardman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.#T1#
Hardman is struggling to control the position.
Hardman lands a right hand.
Hardman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Hardman working Phillips over with knees to the body.#BC#
Hardman manages to break the clinch.
Hardman takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Hardman scores with a sloppy right hand. Phillips should have avoided that one.
Hardman scores with a jab to the head.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phillips has time to react.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Phillips takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Hardman cracks Phillips with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hardman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Phillips to stand back up!#ROC#Phillips is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Hardman lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Phillips - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hardman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Hardman!
A victorious Dillon Hardman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GFC New Years     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Wick looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Wick slips the punch.
Wick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardman lands an overhand right.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wick throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Wick throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardman, as that shot connected.
Wick scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Dillon Hardman has been cut.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wick cracks Hardman with a good jab.
Wick ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman blocks a jab.
Hardman throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily.
Hardman throws a jab when Wick was well out of range.
Wick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardman misses the target.
Hardman tries to bum rush Wick with a series of wild strikes but Wick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Hardman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardman letting Wick take a breather here.
Hardman tries a body shot but Wick blocks it. #BC#
Hardman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wick tries to clinch up but Hardman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Wick throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Jab from Hardman.
Wick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wick walks into a left hand. #ROC#Wick is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Wick. Those never looked like landing.
Wick is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardman finish him?
Wick throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardman shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Wick takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hardman sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Wick bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Hardman!
A very excited looking Dillon Hardman 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.

 

Event: GFC 16 - Kable vs. Lee     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
A head kick misses from Dragonsbane.
Dragonsbane misses with a double jab.
Dragonsbane ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Dragonsbane tries a low kick but Hardman avoids it.
Hardman throws a good cross that connects.
Dragonsbane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragonsbane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman scores with a shot to the body.
Dragonsbane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardman connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragonsbane walks into a jab.
Hardman lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman is looking to clinch but Dragonsbane is avoiding it.
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragonsbane circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragonsbane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hardman forces Dragonsbane back against the cage and clinches.
Hardman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Dragonsbane with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dragonsbane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hardman controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dragonsbane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Hardman.
Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dragonsbane up against the cage.
Hardman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragonsbane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardman landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardman as Dragonsbane tries to tie him up. #T2#
Hardman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dragonsbane looking to throw knees to the head but Hardman is blocking nicely.
Hardman digs a right hand into Dragonsbane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dragonsbane's gas tank.
Hardman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragonsbane or not.
Dragonsbane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dragonsbane up against the cage.
Hardman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragonsbane.
Dragonsbane tries to land a knee to the head but Hardman blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonsbane is trying to break free.
Hardman misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Hardman slowing the pace effectively.
Dragonsbane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardman lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragonsbane backwards.
Dragonsbane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman pushes off an throws an elbow but Dragonsbane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardman avoiding damage.
Hardman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dragonsbane up against the cage.#BC#
Dragonsbane manages to break the clinch.
Dragonsbane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragonsbane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardman takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardman.
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Hardman clobbers Dragonsbane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragonsbane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dragonsbane throws a leg kick but Hardman checks it.
Hardman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragonsbane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragonsbane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragonsbane on the side of the head.#ROC2#Dragonsbane is rocked!
Dragonsbane tries to get into range but Hardman steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Dragonsbane! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hardman scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Hardman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dillon Hardman thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GFC 6 - Stockholm Syndrome     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Frossard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Frossard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frossard.
Hardman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardman lands an uppercut.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Frossard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frossard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Frossard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but Frossard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardman throws a body punch but Frossard moves out of range. #CL2#
Hardman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardman works on Frossard's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frossard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frossard lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frossard.
Frossard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frossard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frossard presses Hardman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardman looks winded!
Frossard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Frossard.
Frossard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frossard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Frossard manages to break the clinch.
Hardman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frossard manages to avoid it.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Frossard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Frossard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardman on the side of the head.
Frossard throws a nice looking combination but Hardman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frossard with a body shot.
Frossard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardman finds it's way round the side to connect with Frossard's head.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
enabling Frossard to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
and Frossard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frossard connects with a jab.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frossard.
Hardman lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Frossard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frossard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Frossard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardman manages to circle out of the way.
Frossard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardman misses with a jab to the body
and Frossard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frossard connects with a jab.
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
Frossard lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Dillon Hardman has been cut.
Hardman lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Hardman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frossard.
Frossard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Frossard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman stalks Frossard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frossard's face. Frossard staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardman closes the distance but Frossard moves to the side
and Frossard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frossard misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Frossard connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frossard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frossard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Hardman lands.#T4#
Frossard throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardman cracks Frossard with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Frossard moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frossard has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Hardman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frossard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frossard throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frossard can't find room to land a body shot as Hardman controls the action.
Frossard misses with a body punch.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frossard is working Hardman over against the cage.
Frossard misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Frossard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut.
That's time! Frossard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A shot to the body from Hardman misses
letting Frossard counter with a right hand.
Frossard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Frossard moves away and avoids it.
Hardman jabs at Frossard's body.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Frossard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frossard jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Frossard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws a hook but Frossard avoids it easily.
Frossard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frossard throws a lazy right hand but Hardman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frossard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Frossard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frossard counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman wants to clinch up but Frossard keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Frossard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frossard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Frossard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frossard.
Frossard slips under a jab from Hardman.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
letting Frossard counter with a right hand.
Frossard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Frossard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frossard counters with a stiff right hand.
Frossard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
and Frossard counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman lands a jab.
Frossard lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardman's head.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Hardman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frossard counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardman misses the body punch
and Frossard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frossard digs a good hook to Hardman's body.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Frossard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardman ducks right into an uppercut from Frossard.
Hardman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frossard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Frossard saw that one coming.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frossard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardman circles away quickly and effectively.
Frossard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardman in his tracks. #CL2#
Hardman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Frossard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frossard's elbow.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frossard misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frossard is leaning against Hardman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Frossard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frossard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frossard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Hardman.
A short body shot lands from Hardman as the two fighters clinch.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frossard. #T4#
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Frossard avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Hardman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frossard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frossard misses with some punches.
Pierre Frossard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frossard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frossard works on Hardman's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frossard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frossard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frossard's elbow.
Frossard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frossards head.
Frossard throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
Frossard tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Frossard blocks an uppercut.
Frossard misses with a punch on the inside.
Frossard blocks an uppercut.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Frossard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hardman wants to clinch
and Frossard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frossard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Frossard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Frossard works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
Frossard connects with a nice looking jab.
Frossard throws out a powerful jab.
Frossard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frossard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frossard throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Frossard moved out of range nicely.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frossard.
Frossard slips a jab from Hardman.#T1#
Hardman throws a poor cross that misses
and Frossard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Frossard counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre Frossard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
and Frossard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Frossard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frossard lands the left hand.
Frossard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Frossard tries to counter by clinching up but Hardman breaks away and moves out of range.
Frossard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frossard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Hardman takes a swing at Frossard's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Frossard has closed the distance and engaged Hardman in a clinch.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Frossard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frossard swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Frossard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Frossard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman tries a body shot but Frossard blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Frossard fails to land.
Frossard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frossard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard misses with the head strike.
Hardman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frossard.
Frossard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Frossard. #T3#
Frossard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Frossard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frossard misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frossard's elbow.
I was talking to Frossard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frossard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frossard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frossard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Frossard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frossard.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Frossard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frossard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Frossard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardman.
Frossard misses with a body punch.
Hardman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frossard blocking some punches.
Hardman tries to work over Frossard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frossard misses with a punch on the inside.
Frossard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frossard misses with the head strike.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Frossard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Frossard tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Frossard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frossard 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Frossard!

Pierre Frossard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GFC 3 - Assemble     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Hardman scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Hardman moves into range and clinches up with Shea.
Shea prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardman lands a body punch.
Shea trying to stall but Hardman improves his position.
Hardman avoids a wild elbow strike from Shea.
Hardman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardman blocks it with crossed arms.
Shea tries a knee to the head but Hardman blocks it.
Shea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Hardman - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Hardman - that landed with a thud.
Shea is breathing heavily.
Hardman lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardman avoids the elbow strike from Shea, against the cage.
Hardman lands with a right to the head.
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!
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hardman - that landed with a thud.
Hardman lands with a left to the head.
Shea 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.
Hardman lands a right hand. #T1#
Hardman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Hardman.
Hardman lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Shea is rocked!
Hardman digs a right hand underneath Shea's ribcage. Shea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Shea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Hardman.
Hardman pushes Shea against the cage. Hardman is working some dirty boxing. Hardman pushes off with a quick right hook! Shea goes down! Shea tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hardman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Hardman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dillon Hardman thanked My Clothes Company for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: BKFC 4 - Dthot vs Grochowik     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zrinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zrinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Zrinski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Dillon Hardman has been cut.
Hardman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zrinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Hardman defending well as Zrinski loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Zrinski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zrinski counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Zrinski misses with a straight left.
Donk. Hardman catches Zrinski right on the button with a cross.
Hardman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Hardman misses.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman moves in looking to clinch but Zrinski pushes him off.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Hardman lands a really nice looking cross but Zrinski seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Zrinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardman doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hardman.
A lazy body kick from Hardman
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zrinski lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zrinski throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Zrinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Zrinski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zrinski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
Zrinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Zrinski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zrinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range. #CL#
Zrinski tries to keep at a distance but Hardman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Zrinski controls the action.
Zrinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zrinski prevents a body shot from Hardman.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Hardman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Zrinski blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Zrinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Zrinski.
Zrinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardman digs a right hand into Zrinski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zrinski's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Zrinski as the two fighters clinch.
Zrinski misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Zrinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardman tries to clinch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Zrinski moved out of range.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Hardman cracks a nice hook into Zrinski's ribs.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Zrinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zrinski.
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!
Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zrinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
A slow jab from Zrinski misses its intended target.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zrinski manages to avoid it.
Zrinski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zrinski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman.
Zrinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it.
Hardman lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardman misses with a body kick.
Zrinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Hardman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zrinski counters with a left to the body.
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
Zrinski looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman.
Marko Zrinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Hardman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zrinski throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Hardman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zrinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Hardman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman cracks Zrinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hardman lands with a right hand.
Zrinski scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman takes one on the button.
Zrinski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Hardman.
A punch lands to the side of Zrinski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zrinski throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zrinski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zrinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zrinski misses with a straight right.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Hardman stuns Zrinski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Hardman.
Hardman staying out of range there.
Zrinski jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman tries to bum rush Zrinski with a series of wild strikes but Zrinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zrinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zrinski throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardman misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target. #T3#
Hardman misses with a left hand
and Zrinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Zrinski.
Zrinski lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Hardman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Zrinski defending well as Hardman loads up on a big left hand.
Zrinski lands with a good body shot.
Hardman thuds his right hand into Zrinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardman moves forwards but Zrinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Zrinski.
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!
Zrinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zrinski misses the jab.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Zrinski avoids them all with ease.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zrinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4##CL#
Hardman moves into the clinch.
Zrinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zrinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zrinski can't find room to land a body shot as Hardman controls the action. #BC#
Hardman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Zrinski throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman misses with a hook. Zrinski ducked under it nicely.
Hardman takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marko Zrinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zrinski lands with a right hand.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman lands an overhand right.
Hardman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Zrinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardman.
Hardman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zrinski.
Zrinski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a looping right.
Hardman looks for the body kick but Zrinski saw that one coming.
Zrinski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardman with a body shot.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Zrinski is just out of range.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes 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!
Zrinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Zrinski moved away.#T1#
Hardman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zrinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardman misses with a combination
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardman blocks a jab.
Zrinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardman momentarily.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zrinski misses the jab.
Zrinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Zrinski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zrinski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zrinski.
Zrinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Zrinski avoids them all with ease.
Hardman throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Zrinski misses with a body shot.
Zrinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zrinski misses with a straight right.
Hardman slips a jab from Zrinski.
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zrinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Zrinski works the jab nicely.
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Zrinski moved away.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Hardman misses.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot.
Hardman takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Zrinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zrinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zrinski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zrinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zrinski connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
Zrinski thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Zrinski lands an overhand right.
Hardman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Zrinski catches Hardman right on the button with a cross.
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!
Zrinski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zrinski lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Hardman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zrinski. #T4#
Zrinski misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Zrinski.
Hardman slips under a jab.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski connects with a looping right hand.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch.
Zrinski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zrinski! But no joy.
Zrinski moves out of range of the body kick.
Zrinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardman throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Zrinski lands a nice hook to Hardman's body. Hardman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zrinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zrinski throws a hook but Hardman blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zrinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marko Zrinski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zrinski slips a jab and a cross from Hardman.
Zrinski connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zrinski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!

 

Event: LOM WW & MW Quarter Finals     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021
#R1#
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kicklighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kicklighter jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman throws the kick towards the body but Kicklighter avoids it.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Kicklighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Kicklighter cracks Hardman with an open hand slap.
Hardman lands with a straight right. Kicklighter didn't see that one coming.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter dips to his left and cracks Hardman with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Hardman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardman connects with the punch.
Hardman misses the jab.
Kicklighter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Kicklighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kicklighter throws a shot to the body.
Kicklighter scores with a body shot.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Hardman.
Nice defenses there by Hardman.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch.
Hardman is looking to counter punch.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardman misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Kicklighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Hardman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kicklighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardman fakes the leg kick and cracks Kicklighter in the body. #CL#
Hardman takes the fight into the clinch.
Kicklighter tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Hardman gets through Kicklighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kicklighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicklighter misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Hardman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Kicklighter avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hardman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Kicklighter controls the action.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicklighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kicklighter breaks the clinch.
Kicklighter defending well as Hardman loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Hardman throws the kick towards the body but Kicklighter avoids it.
Kicklighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardman's head.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
It appears Hardman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kicklighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hardman slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
Hardman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardman connects with a looping right hand.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hardman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Kicklighter scores with the left hand. Hardman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws the left hand but Kicklighter avoids the punch easily.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Hardman's belly button to the back.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicklighter throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter stuns Hardman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Hardman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kicklighter digs a good body shot into Hardman's ribs.
Hardman throws a hook but Kicklighter avoids it easily.
Hardman lands with a nice combination. Kicklighter backs away looking to recover.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman tries to clinch there but Kicklighter circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Hardman does it's job there.
Hardman moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman throws a front kick aimed at Kicklighter's knee but Kicklighter avoids it well.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kicklighter has time to react.
Hardman swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardman at a distance.
Kicklighter scores with a nice strike.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
Hardman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
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!
Hardman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
Kicklighter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kicklighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman misses with a body shot. #T1#
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Hardman.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman tries to land a front kick but Kicklighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kicklighter slips under a jab from Hardman.
Kicklighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Kicklighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
It looked like Hardman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kicklighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Hardman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicklighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman tries to bum rush Kicklighter with a series of wild strikes but Kicklighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Kicklighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter scores with a punch to the head.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hardman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Hardman cracks Kicklighter with a good jab.
Hardman throws a wild body kick that Kicklighter sees coming a mile off.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kicklighter cracks Hardman with a good jab.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicklighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kicklighter lands with an overhand left.
Hardman throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter connects with a crisp jab.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Hardman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Hardman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kicklighter. Kicklighter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman throws a combination. Kicklighter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Hardman. #T4#
Kicklighter blocks a jab.
Hardman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kicklighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Hardman misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hardman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman misses with a hook to the body
and Kicklighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kicklighter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kicklighter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardman misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Hardman tests Kicklighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardman. Kicklighter shrugs it off though.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinicius Kicklighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hardman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Kicklighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardman.
Hardman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kicklighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kicklighter.
Hardman throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardman misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman scores with a nice right hand.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.
Hardman slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
It looked like Hardman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kicklighter.
Hardman throws a right hand that Kicklighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Kicklighter also avoids with ease.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
Hardman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kicklighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Kicklighter moved out of range nicely.
Hardman blocks a jab.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Hardman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kicklighter circles away.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman staying out of range there.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Hardman fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kicklighter lands a nice looking body shot.
Kicklighter thuds a left hand into Hardman's body.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Hardman wants to clinch
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
Kicklighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kicklighter slips a straight right by Hardman.
Kicklighter misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Kicklighter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Hardman swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Hardman throws a body punch but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter moves away from the strike by Hardman. #T3#
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.
Kicklighter scores with a hook.
Kicklighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardman throws a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head but Kicklighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardman throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kicklighter throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Hardman throws a body kick.
Hardman looks to land a body kick but Kicklighter moved away.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kicklighter connects with a jab.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicklighter lands a nice shot that snaps Hardman's head back.
Hardman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicklighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicklighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardman throws out the jab.
Kicklighter scores with a nice strike.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman lands a jab to the nose.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardman should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the body.
Kicklighter jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kicklighter with a jab.
Kicklighter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman is looking to clinch.
Hardman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Kicklighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardman's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman connects with a looping right hand.
Kicklighter lands with a good body shot.
Kicklighter scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kicklighter 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!

A relieved looking Vinicius Kicklighter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Clubba Fights 1     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Dillon Hardman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wesley Hardman momentarily.
Wesley Hardman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesley Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Dillon Hardman misses the target.
Dillon Hardman punishes Wesley Hardman's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Wesley Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Dillon Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wesley Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillon Hardman.
Dillon Hardman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillon Hardman avoids the body shot from Wesley Hardman.
Wesley Hardman dips to his left and cracks Dillon Hardman with an uppercut!
Wesley Hardman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillon Hardman slips a jab from Wesley Hardman.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wesley Hardman.
Well Wesley Hardman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Wesley Hardman!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Wesley Hardman!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Wesley Hardman!

Wesley Hardman wins by unanimous decision!

After winning the bout, Wesley Hardman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

 
 
 
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