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Event:
JF 13 - Li vs Inoue II
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferrell shoots in looking for a takedown. Harding tries to sprawl out of it but Ferrell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harding manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Harding circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Harding as Ferrell shoots in.
A jab from Harding does it's job there.#TD#
Harding gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferrell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harding controlling the action here.
Ferrell punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harding is looking to advance position but Ferrell won't allow it. #T1#
Ferrell trying to control here.
Ferrell is staying active underneath Harding, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harding lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Ferrell looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harding lands a nice short elbow.
Harding is looking to take a break and control but Ferrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferrell taking some punishment here, with Harding in his half guard.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Ferrell trying to hold on to Harding's head to control him but Harding postures up.
Still in half guard, Harding seems content to control.#T2#
Harding working over Ferrell with some ground and pound. Ferrell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harding working Ferrell over with strikes.
Ferrell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferrell is not content to let Harding control the position.
Harding is really struggling to control Ferrell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Harding slips a nice elbow through Ferrell's hands, connecting with Ferrell's forehead.
Harding lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferrell manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Harding lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Ferrell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harding trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ferrell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.
Ferrell tries to strike from the bottom.
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Harding postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Ferrell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Harding has his hands clasped together but Ferrell extends and breaks Harding's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ferrell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franco Ferrell!
Franco Ferrell is the new lightweight champion!
Franco Ferrell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
JF 9 - Harding v Einstein
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.#TD#
Harding closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harding lands in his opponent's guard.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
Harding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Harding from controlling successfully.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Harding looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Einstein won't allow Harding to sweep him here.
Einstein trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Harding has a closed guard, preventing Einstein from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Einstein manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Harding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding pushes down on Einstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harding misses with a head shot. Einstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Einstein wants to stand and escape but Harding is having none of it.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Einstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harding working some strikes from top position.
Einstein wants to stand up but Harding is controlling him.
Harding wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Harding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Einstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Einstein throws a leg kick but Harding sees it coming and moves out of range.
Einstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Einstein throws a front kick that sends Harding stumbling back into the cage.
Einstein throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
Einstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Einstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Einstein lands a high kick!
Einstein lands a high kick!
Einstein throws a head kick that Harding semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick from Einstein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Einstein.
Einstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding misses with a hook.
Einstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Einstein.#T1#
Harding takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Einstein pushes Harding away with a front kick.
Einstein wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
Harding feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Einsteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch but Einstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harding takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harding's corner calls for a 1-2. Harding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Einstein tries to land a body kick
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Einstein thinking.
Albert Einstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einstein is breathing heavily.#TD#
Harding gets a double leg takedown into Einstein's guard.
Harding throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harding trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Harding stops Einstein from standing up.
Harding throws a big elbow that misses.
Harding won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harding landing some decent shots from guard.
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harding works over Einstein with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Harding wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Harding won't allow Einstein to get back to his feet.
Harding landing some decent shots from guard.
Harding controlling from the top position.
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Harding trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harding cracks Einstein with a solid left hand.
Harding throwing strikes from guard but Einstein blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Einstein's head.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Harding from controlling successfully.
Harding scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding is looking to work some ground and pound but Einstein has wrist control.
Harding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harding throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Einstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harding postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
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 Mark Harding will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Einstein throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Harding counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harding.
Harding looking to pass the guard.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Einstein can do to turn this around?
Einstein wants to sweep here but Harding controlling him for the moment.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
Harding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harding slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harding is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Einstein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding cracks Einstein with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harding landing strikes.
Einstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Einstein down.
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Einstein some visible discomfort.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Einstein down.
#ROC#Einstein is rocked!
Harding working the body and head with strikes.
Einstein is still in real trouble! Can Harding finish him?
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Einstein down.
Check out the look on Harding's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Einstein taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harding in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Einstein looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Harding turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Harding!
Mark Harding is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Mark Harding made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Just Fights 6 - Holt vs Carey
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Harding manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hickman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hickman's guard now, I'm sure.
Harding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harding accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Harding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harding accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
Harding postures up in Hickman's guard and throws a big left but Hickman blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harding is in close to Hickman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding distracts Hickman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hickman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hickman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Harding stops Hickman from standing up.
Harding landing with the ground and pound.
Harding scoring with some ground and pound.
Harding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harding scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harding working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harding keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hickman's head.
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Harding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harding lands a couple of elbows.
Harding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
Hickman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harding controls the pace.
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harding distracts Hickman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Harding is in close to Hickman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.
Harding passes into half guard.
Harding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hickman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harding working the head and body with strikes.
Harding missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Harding seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Harding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harding working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harding performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harding working Hickman over with strikes.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harding throwing shots but Hickman is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that round.
That's time! Harding's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Harding checks a leg kick.
Hickman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickman.
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickman moves away.#CL#
Harding rushes Hickman and presses him up against the cage.
Harding lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harding struggles to land a body shot inside as Hickman controls his hands.
Hickman prevents a body shot from Harding.
Harding keeps control of Hickman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickman working hard to break the clinch.
Harding misses with some punches.
Harding misses with some punches.
Harding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Harding has Hickman pressed against the cage, preventing Hickman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Harding.
Hickman is trying to break the clinch but Harding has him pressed against the cage.
Hickman is trying to push Harding away but Harding has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hickman being controlled against the cage.
Harding lands a shoulder strike.
Harding misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Harding.
Harding misses with a punch on the inside.
Harding misses with a punch on the inside.
Harding throws a punch but it's blocked by Hickman. #T2#
Harding misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Harding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickman 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.
Hickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luke Hickman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harding on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hickman. Hickman obviously looking to wear him down.
Hickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Hickman is just out of range.#CL#
Harding closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hickman wants to break free but Harding has control.
Hickman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harding swings wildly with an uppercut but Hickman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Harding lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harding lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harding has a couple of punches blocked by Hickman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harding.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harding - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hickman is trying to force a seperation but Harding has the dominant position.
Harding throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hickman breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Hickman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hickman is looking to land body kicks.
Hickman throws a sloppy head kick and Harding moves out of range easily. #T4#
Harding chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hickman can pounce on him.
#TD#
Harding looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harding with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harding cracks Hickman with a solid left hand.
Harding is in close to Hickman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding is in close to Hickman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harding cracks Hickman with a solid left hand.
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harding's sensitive parts.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hickman can do to turn this around?
Hickman staying out of range there.
Hickman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Harding swings for the body but Hickman moves out of range.
#TD#
Harding scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hickman taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Harding grinds an elbow into Hickman's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickman taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Hickman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harding grinds an elbow into Hickman's temple. #ROC#Hickman is rocked!
Mark Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hickman is still in real trouble! Can Harding finish him?#T1#
Hickman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Hickman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harding is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Harding cracks Hickman with a big elbow.
Hickman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding working the head and body with strikes.
Hickman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harding lands a nice forearm strike.
Harding working the body and head with strikes.
Harding is staying tight to Hickman's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Harding is working Hickman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hickman some visible discomfort.
Harding scoring with punches and elbows.
Harding lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding grinds an elbow into Hickman's temple.
Harding scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hickman is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Harding can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Harding!
Mark Harding thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Just Fights 3 - Fall Fiesta
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Merry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding.
Harding thuds his right hand into Merry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Merry throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding avoids the body shot from Merry.
Harding is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
Merry throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Harding misses the target.
Nice cross by Harding.
Harding slips under a jab from Merry.
Merry throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harding is looking to counter punch.
Merry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Merry.#TD#
Harding shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harding was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Harding working the head with strikes.
Harding scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Harding landing a few strikes.
Harding is working Merry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harding takes a little break here. Merry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harding working the ground and pound but Merry is defending the strikes.
Merry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harding landing a few strikes.
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Merry some visible discomfort.
Harding working away.
Merry on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harding cracks Merry with a big elbow.
Harding lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
The strikes coming from Harding are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merry tries to improve position but can't.
Harding working the ground and pound from side control.
Harding lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding cracks Merry with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harding is working Merry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Merry looks winded!
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Merry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding landing strikes.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Merry takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Merry trying to remain calm as Harding controls from the top position.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Merry taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Harding works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Harding is chipping away with strikes.
Harding cracks Merry with a big right hand but Merry just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Merry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harding connects with a decent elbow.
Merry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Merry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harding landing strikes.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Merry taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Merry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Merry some visible discomfort.
Merry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harding is putting a hurting on Merry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harding in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harding scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harding working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harding lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Merry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harding.
Harding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merry thuds a left hand into Harding's body.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merry.
Merry misses with a jab to the body
and Harding makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merry.
Harding throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Harding drives through and clinches with Merry against the cage.
A short left from Harding.
Harding is working Merry over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Harding.
Merry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Merry struggles to land a body shot inside as Harding controls his hands.
Harding works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harding makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harding lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harding creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Harding just leaning against Merry, taking a breather.
Merry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harding avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Harding. #TD#
Harding gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Merry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merry can't keep his opponent in guard - Harding advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merry is breathing heavily.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Harding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harding drops an elbow to the side of Merry's head.
Harding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Harding winds up and cracks Merry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harding controlling the pace.
Harding working the head and body with strikes.
Harding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Mark Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Harding controlling the pace. #T3#
Harding working Merry over with strikes.
Harding slips a nice elbow through Merry's hands, connecting with Merry's forehead.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merry can do to turn this around?
Harding working Merry over with strikes.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Harding.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harding in particular looking to stall.
Harding slips a nice elbow through Merry's hands, connecting with Merry's forehead.
Harding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harding working over Merry with some ground and pound. Merry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harding lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Harding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harding working Merry over with strikes.
Merry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harding winds up and cracks Merry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Merry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harding scores with a couple of nice shots.
Merry taking some punishment here, with Harding in his half guard.
Harding frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harding working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Merry throws a poor cross that misses
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Young Bob Merry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merry misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Merry throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Harding rushes Merry and presses him up against the cage.
Harding lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harding stalling the fight.
Harding scores with a shoulder strike.
Harding softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harding scores with a shot to the side of Merry's head.
Harding digs a right hand underneath Merry's ribcage. Merry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Merry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harding wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Harding as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harding.
A short right from Harding. #T1#
Merry wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Harding.
Harding will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Merry up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Harding.
Harding effectively controlling the action here.
Harding digs a right hand into Merry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Merry's gas tank.
Harding's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harding stalling.
Merry swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young Bob Merry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harding to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Merry closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harding.
Harding presses Merry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merry tries to stall but Harding uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Harding has clasped his hands together around Merry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merry taking a bit of punishment here - Harding scoring with strikes.
Harding lands some shots froms side control.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Harding remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Harding landing strikes. #T3#
Harding working the head and body with strikes.
Harding landing strikes.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Check out the look on Harding's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harding cracks Merry with a big elbow.
Harding working the ground and pound from side control.
Harding working the head with strikes.
Harding works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Harding stalls from top position.
Harding lands a nice forearm strike.
Mark Harding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merry down.
Harding cracks Merry with a big right hand but Merry just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harding grinds an elbow into Merry's temple.
Harding in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harding landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merry on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harding working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harding, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Harding!
After winning the bout, Mark Harding thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Young Bob Merry was interviewed post fight and said 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Harding closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Onigawa did well to prevent Harding getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Harding throws a strike but Onigawa manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Harding tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatsura Onigawa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Dohaert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dohaert lands a slapping body shot.
Bahlar Dohaert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding misses with a left hand
and Dohaert counters with a three punch combo that has Harding backing up. Harding nods at Dohaert to acknowledge the strikes.
Dohaert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harding is fending him off so far but Dohaert persists. Nope, Harding circles away and we're back to standing.
Harding misses with a hook. Dohaert ducked under it nicely.
Dohaert tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harding is able to avoid easily.
Dohaert wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Dohaert.
Dohaert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harding sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Dohaert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Dohaert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harding is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mark Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bahlar Dohaert.
Nice defenses there by Dohaert.
No joy there for Dohaert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dohaert avoids the body shot from Harding.
#CL#
Harding rushes Dohaert and presses him up against the cage.
Harding misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harding.
Dohaert tries to pull guard but Harding won't allow it.
Harding lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dohaert backwards.
Harding effectively controlling the action here.
Harding gets through Dohaert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harding.#TD#
Harding has Dohaert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harding pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dohaert tumbling to the mat - Harding dives into Dohaert's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dohaert is looking for a triangle but Harding pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Harding engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harding lands a couple of elbows.
Harding postures up and lands a big shot to Dohaert's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dohaert trying to keep a closed guard but Harding is proving a slippery customer.
Harding distracts Dohaert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harding won't allow Dohaert to sweep him here.
Harding working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Harding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dohaert's head.
Harding scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dohaert looks winded!
Harding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding cracks Dohaert with a solid left hand.
Harding chips away with some ground and pound.
Dohaert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harding cracks Dohaert with a solid left hand.
Harding sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Harding working some strikes from top position.
Harding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harding distracts Dohaert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harding working some strikes from top position.
Harding trying to control but Dohaert is working from the bottom.
Harding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dohaert's head.
Harding scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Harding with a nice head shot there.
Harding with a nice head shot there.
Harding trying to control the position from guard on top but Dohaert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Dohaert is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that round.
That's time! Harding's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left lands for Harding.
Dohaert is still on wobbly legs! Can Harding finish him?
Dohaert moves in looking to clinch but Harding pushes him off.
Harding throws a lazy right hand but Dohaert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Dohaert seems to have recovered his senses.
Dohaert misses with a few strikes there.
Dohaert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dohaert can do to turn this around?
Dohaert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dohaert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dohaert misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Harding misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dohaert misses with a series of wild punches.
Harding looks to throw the jab but Dohaert is out of range.
Dohaert is breathing heavily.
Harding throws the left hand but Dohaert avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Dohaert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harding was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dohaert tries to score with a low kick but Harding moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Harding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harding was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harding slips a jab and a cross from Dohaert.
Dohaert slips a jab from Harding.
Dohaert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding throws a hook but Dohaert blocks it.#TD#
Harding looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dohaert taking some punishment here, with Harding in his half guard.
Harding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Harding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dohaert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Harding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mark Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding drops an elbow to the side of Dohaert's head.
Harding trying to control the action but Dohaert is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harding lands a nice short elbow.
Harding lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dohaert quite badly. Dohaert pulls Harding in close trying to recover. Harding postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dohaert on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dohaert doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Harding! |
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