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Event:
QFC Tournament 1205 Round 3
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yates.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Hardy misses its target.
Yates lands a high kick!
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yates's waist but Yates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side. #CL2#
Yates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yates prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yates slowing the pace effectively.
Yates slows down the pace here.
Yates receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yates avoids it.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Yates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yates prevents it.
#T1#
Yates jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Yates around his waist. Yates gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Yates pulls guard effortlessly.
Yates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yates doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Yates wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy trying to control but Yates is working from the bottom.
Hardy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yates wants to stand and escape but Hardy is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yates looking for a sweep. Not yet Yates, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Yates, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Yates against the cage but Yates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Yates gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage. #TD2#
Yates jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy postures up in Yates's guard and throws a big left but Yates blocks it.
Hardy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Yates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Hardy is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yates wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Yates tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Hardy jumps into guard, dragging Yates to the mat.
Hardy controlling the position.
Hardy wants to hit a sweep here but Yates passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hardy there!
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Yates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hardy.
Hardy sets himself, and Yates steps forward looking for the clinch! Hardy avoids it this time.
Yates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Yates persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Yates tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yates is defended easily by Hardy.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Hardy. 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.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Yates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardy throws a counter high kick but Yates was just alert enough to avoid it.
Yates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Yates lands but Hardy takes it in his stride.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Yates circles away.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yates as he avoids it easily.
Yates is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Yates is having none of it.
Yates swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Yates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2##CL2#
Yates rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Yates prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Yates breaks from the clinch.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Yates.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Yates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Yates doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yates closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Yates pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yates goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Yates avoids nicely.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Yates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yates gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown but Yates manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yates cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.#CL2#
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yates to keep the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Yates.
#TD2#
Yates pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates is controlling Hardy's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Yates has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Yates jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yates as he avoids it easily.
Yates misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Yates ducks down to avoid it.
Yates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yates blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Yates shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Yates.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Yates keeps it at a distance.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Yates, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yates tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yates to the ground. Yates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yates or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Kameron Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yates shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yates.
Yates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yates avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yates pinned against the cage. Yates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Yates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yates jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Yates gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darian Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hardy. Yates shrugs it off though.
Hardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yates avoids it really well and circles away.
Yates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Yates looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Yates just gets out of the way.#T3#
Yates looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy scores with a spinning back kick!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yates scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks. #T4##CL#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yates, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy jumps guard but Yates stands there with Hardy around his waist. Hardy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yates taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Yates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardy taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Yates tries to tie him up.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Yates has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Darian Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darian Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yates 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Kameron Yates!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Kameron Yates!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Kameron Yates!
Kameron Yates wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1205 Round 2
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valenzuela.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Valenzuela is avoiding it.
#TD#
Hardy dives in and scores a takedown into Valenzuela's guard.
Hardy really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Valenzuela is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Valenzuela looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Valenzuela won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy stops Valenzuela from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Hardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valenzuela wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Hardy stops Valenzuela from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valenzuela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Valenzuela is avoiding it.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenzuela but Valenzuela pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Hardy scores with a takedown into Valenzuela's guard.#SUB2#
Valenzuela working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hardy has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy passes to side control. #SUB#
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valenzuela is trying to escape the position but Hardy is controlling the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Valenzuela is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy lands a nice forearm strike.
Valenzuela is looking to get back to his feet here but Hardy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Valenzuela's back.
Valenzuela is trying to remain composed but Hardy is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy connects with a big shot to the side of Valenzuela's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valenzuela blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Darian Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valenzuela keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Valenzuela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valenzuela shoots in but no luck this time.
Valenzuela tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Valenzuela circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Valenzuela ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Valenzuela.
Valenzuela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.#T1#
Valenzuela shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy throws a body punch but Valenzuela moves out of range.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenzuela but Valenzuela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Valenzuela sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valenzuela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valenzuela avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Valenzuela misses.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valenzuela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valenzuela throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily. #TD#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valenzuela quickly recovers to half guard.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Valenzuela dodges it nicely.
Hardy not doing much here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valenzuela is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura but Valenzuela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valenzuela has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Valenzuela tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hardy working Valenzuela over with strikes.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but Valenzuela defending well.
Valenzuela is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valenzuela is trying to control but Hardy passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valenzuela struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Hardy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Valenzuela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valenzuela looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.#TD#
Hardy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valenzuela was covering up waiting for the punch and Hardy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Valenzuela is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hardy is now in half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Hardy controlling the action here.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Valenzuela is looking to improve his position.
Valenzuela is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valenzuela avoid being mounted?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valenzuela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardy content to control rather than advance.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valenzuela is trying to stand back up but Hardy is controlling him
Valenzuela wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy trying to mount his opponent but Valenzuela defends it. #T3#
Valenzuela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU#
Hardy decides to stand up.
Valenzuela moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Valenzuela shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Valenzuela.
Valenzuela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valenzuela shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Valenzuela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valenzuela continues to drive forward.
Valenzuela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valenzuela lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valenzuela lands a good knee to the midsection. Hardy won't want to take too many of those.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valenzuela can do to turn this around?
Valenzuela slowing the pace effectively.
Hardy tries to stall but Valenzuela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Valenzuela is controlling him.
Valenzuela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy blocks a body shot from Valenzuela.
Jared Valenzuela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valenzuela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darian Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, 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 Glass scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Darian Hardy wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1205 Round 1
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Haney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Haney shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haney leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haney is looking for the big counter here.
Haney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haney shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasiah Haney.
Haney stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy tries to bum rush Haney with a series of wild strikes but Haney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Haney shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Haney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Haney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Haney ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Haney goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Haney shapes to counter with a head kick.
Haney misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haney napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Hardy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haney tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Haney stops Hardy from passing to mount.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Haney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hardy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haney keeps working.
Haney looks to move to half guard but instead Hardy has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Haney is trying desperately to improve position.
Hardy controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy won't let Haney get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hardy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Haney because Hardy loaded up on that one.
Hardy wants to control the action but instead Haney gets a body lock and reverses into Hardy's guard! Nice work!
Hardy looking to control.
#T4#
Haney looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haney is aware though and is defending well.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Haney postures up.
Haney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haney's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy trying to control but Haney postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haney wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Hardy 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#
Haney swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Haney misses with a body shot.
Haney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Haney ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Haney avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy leaves Haney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haney.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasiah Haney.
Haney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haney shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.#CL2#
Haney clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Hardy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haney to keep the fight standing.
Haney avoiding damage.
Haney working hard to break the clinch.
Haney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Haney breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Haney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haney smiles and moves away.
Haney stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haney.
#T2#
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Haney fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hardy clinches up with Haney and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but Haney has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Haney circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Haney clinches.
Haney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haney is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Haney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Haney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darian Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Haney shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown but Haney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Haney persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Haney misses with a head kick.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy dives in and grabs Haney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haney pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
Haney throws a combination that misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Haney.#T4#
Haney shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy thows a body kick. Haney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haney or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Darian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab by Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haney tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haney to the ground. Haney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 Darian Hardy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Haney gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Hardy has Haney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy tries to bum rush Haney with a series of wild strikes but Haney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haney fails with the takedown.
Haney connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Haney.
Haney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haney throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.#T1#
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Haney sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Haney sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haney darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Haney into the cage.
Haney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardy sprawls well. Hardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haney gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Haney misses with a body shot.
Hardy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haney. #T2#
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy leaves Haney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Hardy pushes Haney up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haney or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haney. #T3##CL#
Hardy rushes Haney and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haney is positioning himself well to prevent Hardy advancing to mount.
Haney wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Darian Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haney to regain full guard.
Haney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Haney looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jasiah Haney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy blocks the strikes from Haney.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darian Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Darian Hardy wins by unanimous decision! |
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