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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Hartwick tries to clinch but Cazi moves away #TD2#
and Cazi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hartwick keeping moving, preventing Cazi from controlling successfully.
Cazi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartwick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cazi preventing the sweep.
Cazi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cazi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartwick is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cazi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hartwick's guard.
Cazi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Cazi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartwick is just riding it out for now. Cazi eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Cazi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartwick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cazi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hartwick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Cazi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hartwick wants to control but Cazi is keeping busy.
Cazi slows the pace down in half guard.
Cazi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cazi wants to control but Hartwick is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cazi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Cazi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cazi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartwick defending well though. #SUB2#
Cazi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hartwick sees it coming and defends easily.#SU2#
Cazi stands up from half guard.
Hartwick is breathing heavily.
Cazi misses with a wild combination.
Hartwick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cazi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4##TD2#
Cazi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cazi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cazi is pushing down on Hartwick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartwick is fighting to maintain full guard but Cazi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cazi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartwick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cazi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwick keeps working.
Cazi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cazi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hartwick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cazi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Cazi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cazi cracks Hartwick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hartwick misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Cazi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cazi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartwick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Hartwick is defending against the submission attempts here by Cazi.
#SUB2#
Cazi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Cazi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hartwick is just riding it out for now. Cazi eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hartwick is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cazi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Cazi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Cazi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cazi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hartwick sees it coming and defends easily.
Hartwick is trying to maintain the position but Cazi is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Cazi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cazi wants to pass the guard but Hartwick is defending well. #SUB2#
Cazi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hartwick defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cazi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Cazi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cazi throws a nice looking combination but Hartwick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cazi throws a nice head kick!
Hartwick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Cazi shoots in and bounces Hartwick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cazi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hartwick's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hartwick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cazi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Cazi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hartwick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hartwick has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Cazi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hartwick throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cazi's body to avoid the submission. Cazi has instead reached around Hartwick's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cazi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). King Cazi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Bolgov. #CL#
Hartwick moves into the clinch.
Hartwick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bolgov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Bolgov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hartwick takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Hartwick pulls guard.
Bolgov tries to stand but Hartwick is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolgov is one step ahead there.
Bolgov being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Hartwick working a defensive guard here.
Bolgov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Bolgov gets to his feet. Hartwick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hartwick fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Hartwick forces Bolgov back against the cage and clinches.
Bolgov misses with a knee to the head.
Bolgov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2##BC2#
Bolgov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartwick throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Bolgov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bolgov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Bolgov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bolgov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolgov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartwick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartwick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bolgov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melly Hartwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bolgov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bolgov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Bolgov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##TD#
Hartwick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bolgov sprawls well initially but Hartwick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bolgov pushes Hartwick off looking to stand but Hartwick dives back in and keeps control.
Hartwick is looking to advance position but Bolgov won't allow it.
Hartwick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolgov keeps working.
Hartwick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bolgov is trying to stand up here but Hartwick is controlling him well. #T4##SUB#
Hartwick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hartwick wants to take a breather but Bolgov is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hartwick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hartwick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolgov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hartwick tries a body shot but Bolgov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Bolgov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hartwick misses with a head kick.
Bolgov lands with a slapping head kick.
Hartwick tries to clinch up.
Hartwick darts in looking for a takedown but Bolgov gets double underhooks and turns Hartwick into the cage.
Hartwick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolgov prevents it.
Bolgov misses with a knee to the head.
Bolgov leaning against his opponent.
Bolgov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolgov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hartwick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bolgov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melly Hartwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bolgov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Hartwick with that takedown attempt.
Bolgov tries to clinch but Hartwick is having none of it.
Bolgov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Hartwick shoots in but Bolgov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolgov throws a head kick that half lands.
Hartwick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bolgov.
Hartwick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolgov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartwick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolgov as he jumps to the side.
Bolgov tries to clinch but Hartwick is having none of it.
Bolgov scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Hartwick gets tackled into the cage by Bolgov. Bolgov maintains the clinch.
Hartwick stalling in the clinch but Bolgov improves position.
Hartwick wants a takedown but no success here.
Hartwick tries a body shot but Bolgov blocks it.
#T2#
Bolgov tries a knee to the head but Hartwick blocks it.
#BC2#
Bolgov breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Bolgov instigates a clinch.
Bolgov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartwick taking a breather.
Hartwick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hartwick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bolgov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartwick tries to score a body lock takedown but Bolgov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Bolgov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hartwick gets tackled into the cage by Bolgov. Bolgov maintains the clinch.
Bolgov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andrey Bolgov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolgov tries to land a knee to the head but Hartwick blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Hartwick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalling in the clinch from Bolgov.
Bolgov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolgov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hartwick is trying to pull guard but Bolgov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bolgov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolgov misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Bolgov manages to break the clinch.
Andrey Bolgov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Bolgov has managed to clinch.
Hartwick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolgov after a bit of a struggle.
Bolgov scores with a knee to the head.
#T4##TD#
Hartwick jumps into guard, dragging Bolgov to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolgov won't allow Hartwick to get back to his feet.
Hartwick looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwick, not yet. #SUB#
Hartwick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hartwick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hartwick is looking for a triangle but Bolgov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hartwick working for a triangle but Bolgov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Bolgov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hartwick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Bolgov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hartwick is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bolgov scores with a knee to the head.
Hartwick has Bolgov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolgov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bolgov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrey Bolgov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolgov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartwick swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Bolgov tries to keep at a distance but Hartwick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolgov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hartwick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolgov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Hartwick being controlled against the cage.
Bolgov tries a knee to the head but Hartwick blocks it.
Bolgov trying to control the position but instead, Hartwick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bolgov into the cage.
Bolgov landing knees to the head.
#BC#
Hartwick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bolgov tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Bolgov moves into range and clinches up with Hartwick.
Bolgov looking to stall.
Hartwick tries to score a body lock takedown but Bolgov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melly Hartwick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bolgov lands a knee to the head.
Bolgov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hartwick has had enough of the clinch but Bolgov keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bolgov.
Hartwick can't break the clinch.
Bolgov misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Hartwick has clasped his hands together around Bolgov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bolgov throws Hartwick to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melly Hartwick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolgov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolgov blocks a head kick by Hartwick.
Hartwick tries to clinch up but Bolgov circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolgov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartwick swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3##CL2#
Bolgov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bolgov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartwick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolgov to keep the fight standing.
Bolgov stalling the fight.
Hartwick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bolgov stalling the fight.
Hartwick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bolgov walks away with a smile on his face. Hartwick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bolgov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bolgov clinches. #BC2#
Bolgov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bolgov pushes Hartwick up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartwick tries to circle away but Bolgov has him pinned against the cage.
Hartwick tries to pull guard but Bolgov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Bolgov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Hartwick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Bolgov closes the distance and clinches.
Hartwick slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Bolgov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Bolgov tenderised Hartwick's leg. Hartwick is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Bolgov clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Bolgov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Bolgov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartwick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melly Hartwick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrey Bolgov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolgov tries to clinch there but Hartwick circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Bolgov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolgov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Bolgov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hartwick has managed to clinch.
Morningstar tries to break free but Hartwick pushes him back against the cage.
Hartwick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hartwick gets control of Morningstar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hartwick will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hartwick trying to strike off his back.
Morningstar is looking to stand up but Hartwick won't let him.
Hartwick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hartwick wants to sweep here but Morningstar controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar wants to stand and escape but instead Hartwick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hartwick's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SU2#
Hartwick stands up from Morningstar's guard - Hartwick perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Hartwick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hartwick showed some decent athleticism there.
Morningstar tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hartwick manages to move to mount!
Hartwick throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Hartwick goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morningstar is on top in guard.
#T2#
Morningstar wants to get up but he can't break Hartwick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Morningstar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Hartwick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morningstar tries to kick Hartwick off in order to stand up. Hartwick Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morningstar prevents Hartwick from moving into mount.
Morningstar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Morningstar trying to remain calm as Hartwick controls from the top position.#SU2#
Hartwick stands up.
Morningstar avoids the body shot from Hartwick.
Morningstar misses with a lunging right hand
and Hartwick counters with a head kick. That will keep Morningstar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Morningstar with a hook.
Morningstar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hartwick.
Ryder Morningstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morningstar misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Hartwick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morningstar's guard.
Morningstar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hartwick off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Morningstar coming out on top.
Hartwick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartwick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morningstar.
Morningstar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morningstar throws a lazy right hand but Hartwick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Morningstar moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hartwick goes down! Can Morningstar finish him!?#ROC#Hartwick is rocked!
Morningstar wanted to stand there but Hartwick had control of the position.
Hartwick is still in real trouble! Can Morningstar finish him?
Morningstar wants to stand and escape but instead Hartwick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Morningstar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hartwick slips a jab from Morningstar.
Hartwick seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Hartwick gets a double leg takedown into Morningstar's guard.
Hartwick throws a big right hand that misses.
Morningstar being controlled here, momentarily.
Melly Hartwick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hartwick pushes down on Morningstar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hartwick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SU2#
Hartwick stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Hartwick moves into the clinch.
Morningstar is trying to break the clinch but Hartwick is controlling him.#TD2#
Hartwick decides to pull guard.
Morningstar wants to stand but Hartwick is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Hartwick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Morningstar has had enough of the clinch but Hartwick keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hartwick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morningstar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartwick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hartwick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morningstar enables Hartwick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morningstar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morningstar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morningstar with a nice cross.
Morningstar lands with an uppercut that bounces Hartwick off the cage and back into range.
Hartwick ducks right into an uppercut from Morningstar. #CL2#
Hartwick forces Morningstar back against the cage and clinches.
Hartwick trying to land knees to the body.
Morningstar wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Hartwick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morningstar regains guard.
Hartwick is breathing heavily.
Hartwick passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Morningstar wants to get back to his feet but Hartwick drags him back down.#SUB2#
Hartwick swings around for an armbar but Morningstar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hartwick's guard.
Morningstar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morningstar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Morningstar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morningstar.
Hartwick slips a straight right by Morningstar.#T4#
Morningstar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Morningstar there.
Morningstar throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Hartwick moves into the clinch.
Morningstar can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Hartwick pulls Morningstar into guard.
Hartwick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hartwick has a closed guard, preventing Morningstar from standing up. #SU#
Morningstar stands and steps away. Hartwick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hartwick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morningstar scores with a jab.
Morningstar throws a jab when Hartwick was well out of range.
Hartwick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryder Morningstar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Morningstar dips to his left and cracks Hartwick with an uppercut!#CL2#
Hartwick rushes Morningstar and presses him up against the cage.
Hartwick prevents Morningstar from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Hartwick pulls guard effortlessly.
Morningstar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Hartwick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morningstar is looking to stand up but Hartwick won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hartwick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Morningstar is trying to push Hartwick away but Hartwick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Morningstar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hartwick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Morningstar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morningstar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hartwick won't allow it.
Morningstar is trying to break the clinch but Hartwick is controlling him.#BC2#
Hartwick breaks the clinch.
Hartwick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hartwick closes the distance and clinches.
Hartwick keeps control of Morningstar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morningstar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Hartwick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hartwick looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwick, not yet. #SU#
Morningstar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hartwick, up you get!
Morningstar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morningstar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Hartwick rushes Morningstar and presses him up against the cage.
Morningstar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hartwick.
#T2#
Morningstar can't break the clinch.
Morningstar wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Hartwick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Morningstar there.
Morningstar misses with a hook. Hartwick ducked under it nicely.
Morningstar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morningstar misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Hartwick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hartwick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartwick won't allow Morningstar to get back to his feet. #ES#
Morningstar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Hartwick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morningstar throws an overhand right that lands on Hartwick's shoulder, as Hartwick tries to avoid the shot.
Morningstar misses with a hook.
Hartwick shoots for a double leg takedown but Morningstar sprawls well. He's pushed Hartwick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryder Morningstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melly Hartwick.
The fighters circling - Morningstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morningstar cracks Hartwick with an open hand slap.
Melly Hartwick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morningstar misses with a straight right.
Morningstar scores with a hook.#ROC#Hartwick is rocked!
Morningstar throws a hook to the side of Hartwick's head but Hartwick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morningstar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Morningstar.
Hartwick is still on wobbly legs! Can Morningstar finish him?
Morningstar with a hook.
Morningstar tests Hartwick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryder Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartwick slips a straight right by Morningstar.
Morningstar throws a shot from downtown. Hartwick moves away and avoids it.
Hartwick seems to have recovered his senses.
Hartwick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Hartwick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morningstar tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Morningstar wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hartwick is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryder Morningstar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morningstar, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryder Morningstar! |
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