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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hardy (ranked 637 p4p, 81 weight class) and Shelby Foote (ranked 1439 p4p, 162 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse - Eminem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Hardy misses.
And Foote tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Foote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Foote is just out of range.
Foote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardy checks it well.
Good work by Foote as he checks the leg kick.
Foote bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardy's head.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
Hardy moves out of range as Foote strikes.
Hardy tries to clinch but Foote moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Foote closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Foote.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Foote swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy gets through Foote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foote.
Foote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Foote.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Foote back against the cage.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Foote lands a left hand.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foote blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Foote unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy tries a body shot but Foote blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Foote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foote trying to land knees to the body.
Foote throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foote tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foote has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote looking for a takedown.
Foote drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Foote - that landed with a thud.
Foote turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foote manages to end up in side control.
Foote prevents Hardy from escaping the position.
Foote is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Foote asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Foote is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Foote looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardy sneaks out the side door and pushes Foote away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Foote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foote scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foote shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Foote prevents Hardy from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob 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.
Foote ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy is working Foote over against the cage.
Good body shot from Hardy.
Foote struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Foote lands a knee to the body.
Foote misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Foote controls the action.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Foote's head.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foote can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Foote.
Foote prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Foote can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Foote has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foote!
Foote swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Foote lands with a nice combination. Hardy backs away looking to recover.
Hardy throws a front kick that sends Foote stumbling back into the cage.
Foote closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Foote getting side control.
Hardy pushes Foote off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foote jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Foote connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Foote feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote with a jab.
Foote cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Foote misses the jab.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Foote misses with a looping right.
Foote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foote tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Foote tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Foote uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Foote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foote darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Foote into the cage.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foote looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Foote misses.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foote swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Foote has a takedown stuffed.
Jacob Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Foote swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Foote moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy misses with a hook. Foote ducked under it nicely.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy rushes Foote and presses him up against the cage.
Foote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Jacob Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Foote misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy works on Foote's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Hardy gets through Foote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foote prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Foote.
Foote drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Foote feints the counter takedown.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Foote under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Foote fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foote misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Foote shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with an inside leg kick.
Foote walks into a jab.
Foote is rocked!
Shelby Foote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy defending well as Foote loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Foote moved out of range nicely.
Hardy checks a low kick from Foote.
Hardy clobbers Foote with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Foote ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foote.
Foote has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacob Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Foote pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardy cracks Foote with a nice body shot.
Foote misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy gets through Foote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foote swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foote.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
Foote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Foote has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hardy regains guard immediately.
Shelby Foote has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Foote is having none of it.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Foote tries to pass.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Foote is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Jacob Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foote closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Foote.
Foote bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Foote counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Foote.
Hardy is staying active underneath Foote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has one foot on Foote's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Foote's ribs.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foote is out of range.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Foote was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Foote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foote misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Foote throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Foote manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardy.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacob Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Foote misses.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foote throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote throws a combination. Hardy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Foote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foote takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Foote is out of range.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy drops Foote with a beautiful combination! Foote stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardy is looking for the KO!
Foote is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
Foote 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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foote.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Foote fails with a takedown attempt.
Foote drops his hands momentarily. Hardy doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Foote staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Foote doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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