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Event:
NAFL 10
Date: Nov 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Artusii keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii is having none of it.
Hardy defending well as Artusii loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artusii.
Artusii misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Hardy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardy lands a few punches from side control.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Artusii keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hardy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Artusii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Artusii is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hardy is controlling him well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy is putting a hurting on Artusii here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Artusii is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Artusii some visible discomfort.
Artusii tries to bench press Hardy off him but Hardy keeps the position.
Hardy trying to control the action but Artusii is working from the bottom.
Hardy cracks Artusii with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Artusii wants to get back to his feet but Hardy drags him back down.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Artusii can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy cracks Artusii with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hardy lands some shots froms side control.
Artusii is looking for a sweep.
Artusii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardy moves into full mount!
Artusii working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Artusii's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hardy raining down shots from the mount!
Hardy breaks from Artusii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy unloading with bombs!
Artusii is bucking up trying to escape but Hardy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hardy slips a straight right by Artusii.
Hardy throws the left hand but Artusii avoids the punch easily.
Artusii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artusii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii is having none of it.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artusii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Artusii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Artusii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artusii thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artusii stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artusii scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
Artusii is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Artusii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Artusii throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Artusii throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Artusii.
Hardy darts in trying to clinch
and Artusii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Artusii.
Artusii throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Artusii pushes him off.
We've been told by Artusii's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Artusii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Artusii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artusii misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Artusii.#T2#
Artusii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artusii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Artusii as Hardy shoots in.
Artusii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Artusii tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Artusii missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon Artusii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artusii.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Artusii is out of range.
Artusii keeps the fight on the outside.
Artusii lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artusii throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Hardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Artusii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Hardy gets a clinch. #T3#
Artusii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Artusii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Artusii.
Artusii scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Artusii throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy stalls.
Artusii lands an uppercut.
Artusii throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Artusii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artusii throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.#T4#
Artusii swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Artusii misses with a looping right.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Artusii circles away.
Artusii misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
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!
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artusii misses with a straight right.
Gordon Artusii is winning the standup battle so far.
Artusii with a nice calf kick.
Artusii tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Artusii.
Artusii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Artusii dominated that second round.
That's time! Artusii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy slips a straight right by Artusii.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Artusii.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Artusii avoids it with no problem.
Artusii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii is having none of it.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii moves out of range.
Artusii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy sizes up Artusii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii moves out of range.
Artusii misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Artusii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Artusii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
#CL2#
Hardy clinches.
Artusii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Artusii misses with the head strike.
Artusii lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Artusii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Artusii's shoulder, as Artusii tries to avoid the shot.
Artusii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artusii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy is looking to clinch but Artusii is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Artusii throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Artusii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Artusii.
Artusii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Artusii stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Artusii is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Hardy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Artusii can't fight it off and eventually Hardy manages to take the fight to the floor. Artusii looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Artusii has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hardy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artusii lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artusii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Artusii misses.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Artusii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Artusii misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Artusii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Artusii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon Artusii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gordon Artusii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Hardy.
Artusii looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Artusii misses.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii is having none of it.
It looked like Artusii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Artusii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Artusii throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Artusii misses with a body shot.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Artusii circles away.
Artusii lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Hardy defending well as Artusii loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Artusii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Artusii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy tries to clinch but Artusii moves away
and Artusii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Artusii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artusii.
A big right from Artusii misses.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Artusii lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Artusii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Artusii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Artusii!
Gordon Artusii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Fight night 6
Date: Nov 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Zuev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Zuev throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Zuev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Zuev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zuev walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Zuev misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zuev tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Hardy drags the fight down to the ground.
Hardy is looking to stand back up but Zuev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hardy. #T1#
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Zuev is controlling him
#SU2#
Zuev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Aleksandr Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Zuev.
Zuev lands with a right hand.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Zuev gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Zuev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuev misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuev misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Zuev moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
Zuev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zuev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zuev throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Zuev working a defensive guard here.
Zuev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy postures up.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zuev is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Zuev pushes him off.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.
Zuev jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy moves to clinch but Zuev breaks away
and Zuev counters with a left to the body.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuev misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy moves to clinch but Zuev breaks away
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Hardy rushes Zuev and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardy. Hardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
Zuev lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.#T1#
Hardy slips a straight right by Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that half lands.
Zuev tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuev throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Zuev misses with a double jab.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuev misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Hardy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zuev is looking to sweep but instead, Hardy has passed into half guard.
Zuev controlling the position well. #T3#
Zuev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hardy trying to mount his opponent but Zuev defends it.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Zuev is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zuev is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zuev's head.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zuev defends it well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy darts in trying to clinch
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuev throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy tries to clinch but Zuev moves out of range.
Zuev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zuev connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Zuev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy wants to clinch.#T1#
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zuev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zuev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardy.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuev.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Zuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Zuev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zuev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy looking to stall.
#BC2#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!#TD#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Zuev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up with Zuev, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes Zuev against the cage but Zuev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Zuev is looking to score with low kicks.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Zuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Zuev against the cage.
#BC2#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zuev lands a head kick!
A low kick from Zuev misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Zuev lands a jab-cross combination.
Hardy closes the distance but Zuev moves to the side
and Zuev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuev scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oliver Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuev throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Zuev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuev looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Zuev defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
Aleksandr Zuev 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:
Fright Night!!
Date: Oct 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Turmarrov misses with a body shot.
Turmarrov lands with a good body shot.
Turmarrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Turmarrov tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turmarrov is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hardy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Turmarrov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hardy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hardy!
Hardy working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Turmarrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy has control of an arm but Turmarrov manages to advance to Hardy's back!
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turmarrov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T2#
Hardy is trying to stand back up.
Hardy 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.#SUB2#
Turmarrov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hardy is defending well though. Turmarrov let's go of the attempt for now.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Turmarrov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hardy trying to get back to his feet but Turmarrov is in full control for now.
Hardy covering up well under a series of strikes from Turmarrov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Turmarrov working for the choke.
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Turmarrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turmarrov.#CL#
Hardy darts in and clinches Turmarrov up against the cage.
Turmarrov tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turmarrov.
#TD#
Hardy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is pressing down on Turmarrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turmarrov is holding on for now. #T1#
Hardy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardy lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Hardy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Turmarrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Turmarrov taking some punishment here, with Hardy in his half guard.
Turmarrov is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Hardy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turmarrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Turmarrov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB#
Hardy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turmarrov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turmarrov, who protects the arm well.
Hardy staying calm.
Turmarrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hardy off and has taken his back!#T3#
Hardy is trying to stand back up.
Turmarrov lands punches and elbows.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hardy showing good submission defense here.
#T4##SUB2#
Turmarrov looking to break Hardy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hardy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Turmarrov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hardy wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Turmarrov working for the choke.
Hardy is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Hardy tightens his grip and picks Turmarrov up, before dumping him to the ground. Turmarrov manages to land in guard.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turmarrov is looking for a triangle here but Hardy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardy in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Turmarrov is rocked!
Hardy in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Turmarrov looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hardy turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
A very excited looking Oliver Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NAFL Fight Night!!
Date: Oct 10, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Wang closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the ropes.
Wang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardy up against the ropes.
A short left from Wang.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Wang holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Hardy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hardy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wang dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardy is defending well. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Wang swings around for an armbar but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wang's guard.#T2#
Hardy trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Hardy postures up.
Wang working a defensive guard but Hardy passes into half guard.
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Wang's hands, connecting with Wang's forehead.
Hardy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Hardy trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardy is working away from the top position though.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Wang trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Hardy sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Wang controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wang rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wang has Hardy pushed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Hardy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wang lands with a right to the head.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Wang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hardy uses from the top position.
Hardy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Hardy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wang is trying to keep Hardy in close.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hardy has passed into side control.
Oliver Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Hardy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang has Hardy pulled in close to control his posture.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang has his hands on Hardy's head, controlling the position.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Hardy postures up and lands a big shot to Wang's brow.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wang has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wang is controlling him.
Wang trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Oliver Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Hardy lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Young Hung Wang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Wang darts in and clinches Hardy up against the ropes.
Wang is pushing Hardy up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Wang breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hardy gets a clinch.
Wang stalls. #TD2#
Wang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Wang is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Hardy distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardy is working Wang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Wang is controlling him
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardy defends it well.
Hardy is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hardy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Hardy keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Wang is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy dives in and grabs Wang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wang pushes down on Hardy's head and hops out.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Wang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wang rushes Hardy and presses him up against the ropes.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardy is keeping busy.#T4#
Hardy blocking some punches.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Wang can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Oliver Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right from Wang.
Wang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young Hung Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Hung Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Young Hung Wang!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Young Hung Wang!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Young Hung Wang!
Young Hung Wang wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
MFC - 105 the final
Date: Sep 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Turmarrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turmarrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Turmarrov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Turmarrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turmarrov throwing strikes but Hardy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turmarrov struggling a bit here.
Turmarrov tries to improve position but can't.
Hardy working away.
Turmarrov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Hardy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Turmarrov struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Hardy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hardy enables Turmarrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hardy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Turmarrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy being controlled here, momentarily.
Turmarrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turmarrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB#
Turmarrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turmarrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turmarrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Turmarrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turmarrov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Turmarrov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hardy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turmarrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Turmarrov with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Hardy clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Turmarrov looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Turmarrov drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.#ES2#
Hardy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turmarrov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Turmarrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turmarrov closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Turmarrov pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is pushing Turmarrov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4##BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Turmarrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turmarrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmarrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turmarrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Turmarrov jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Turmarrov around his waist. Turmarrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hardy.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and pushes Turmarrov back into the cage.
Turmarrov letting Hardy take a breather here.#T1#
Turmarrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle.
Hardy'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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Hardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oliver Hardy.
Turmarrov loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
A nice side step and Hardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turmarrov misses with a looping right.
Hardy feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Hardy leaves Turmarrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turmarrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmarrov takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turmarrov.
Hardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Hardy darts in and clinches Turmarrov up against the cage.
Turmarrov tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Turmarrov drops back down to his feet.
Turmarrov being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
#T4#
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Turmarrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Turmarrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Turmarrov steps away.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Turmarrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turmarrov shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turmarrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Turmarrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmarrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turmarrov backing away here, and Hardy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turmarrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Hardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Turmarrov in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Turmarrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Hardy gets caught flat footed, as Turmarrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turmarrov lands a couple of digs.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Turmarrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turmarrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turmarrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Turmarrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turmarrov. #T2#
Hardy is looking to stand up but Turmarrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Turmarrov wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turmarrov moves away.
Turmarrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Turmarrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turmarrov up against the cage.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Turmarrov's ribcage. Turmarrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3##BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turmarrov throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turmarrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Turmarrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turmarrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Hardy has Turmarrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy is pushing Turmarrov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Turmarrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexey Turmarrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turmarrov misses with a body punch
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Hardy rushes Turmarrov and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hardy!
A very excited looking Oliver Hardy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
MFC - 103
Date: Sep 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Zuev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Zuev drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Zuev won't allow it.
Zuev misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zuev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Zuev cracks Hardy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zuev misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.#CL2#
Zuev forces Hardy back against the cage and clinches.
Hardy wants to break free but Zuev has control.
Hardy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Zuev moves into the clinch successfully.
Zuev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zuev is keeping busy.
Zuev tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Zuev misses
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Zuev circles away.
Nice jab there from Zuev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zuev just manages to avoid it.
Zuev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zuev just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuev.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuev connects with a single shot there.
A head kick from Zuev lands but Hardy takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zuev.
A good leg kick by Zuev.
Zuev with the inside leg kick.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.#T4#
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zuev.
Zuev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zuev connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a low kick but Zuev moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zuev, pushing him back against the cage.
Zuev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardy's face.
#BC2#
Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy tries to clinch but Zuev is having none of it. #CL2#
Zuev pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Zuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Zuev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zuev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Zuev.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Zuev misses.
Hardy feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Zuev there.#CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zuev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hardy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuev, as that shot connected.
Crunch! Zuev slams his shin into Hardy's torso.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuev circles away.
#T2#
Zuev lands a really nice looking cross but Hardy seems unphased.
Zuev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuev lands a body shot.
Zuev connects with an inside leg kick.
Zuev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zuev. Zuev obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Zuev. Zuev maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Zuev.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zuev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardy's knee momentarily.#T3#
Zuev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardy's hands.
Hardy moves to clinch but Zuev breaks away
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Zuev closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zuev has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hardy leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zuev has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Zuev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zuev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Hardy clinches up with Zuev and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zuev tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Zuev back against the cage. #BC2#
Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Zuev tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zuev misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy moves out of range as Zuev strikes.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Zuev keeps it at a distance.
Zuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev misses with a hook.
Zuev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zuev tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zuev just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Zuev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Zuev throws a combination. Hardy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Zuev misses.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zuev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zuev throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy wants to clinch but Zuev slips to the side
letting Zuev counter with a right hand.
Zuev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy is looking to wear down Zuev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Zuev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuev misses with a hook
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuev keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Zuev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zuev effectively controlling the action here.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Zuev working hard to break the clinch.
Aleksandr Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hardy has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zuev connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Zuev.
Zuev lands with a nice combination. Hardy backs away looking to recover.
Oliver Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
Zuev moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuev 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Zuev!
In his post fight interview, Aleksandr Zuev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MFC - 100
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Martinez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Martinez feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
#T1#
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Hardy is stalling here.
Martinez'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.
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
Hardy takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Martinez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardy.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardy tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Martinez lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Martinez darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Hardy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardy has Martinez pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hardy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardy up against the cage.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez leaning against his opponent.
Martinez is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Martinez rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Javier Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardy avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Hardy.
#T1#
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy looking to stall.
Hardy tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez stalling the fight.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Come on Hardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martinez.
Hardy slowing the pace effectively.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hardy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow.
Hardy is struggling to control the position.
Hardy'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.
Hardy is struggling to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oliver Hardy.
Martinez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinez stalling the fight.
Martinez just leaning against Hardy, taking a breather.
Martinez letting Hardy take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martinez up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.
Martinez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martinez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Hardy.
#T1#
Come on Hardy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hardy tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Martinez.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#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 manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martinez has his back to the cage.
Hardy avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Martinez prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardy taking a breather.#T3#
Nice body punch from Martinez - that landed with a thud.
Martinez prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez'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.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez taking a breather.
Martinez effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Javier Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Martinez has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Martinez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez taking a breather. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.#CL#
Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Hardy looking to stall.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinez is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martinez has his back to the cage.
Martinez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Hardy letting Martinez take a breather here.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinez is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.
Martinez wants to stall.
Hardy being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
Hardy slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Martinez tries to tie him up.
Hardy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has Martinez pushed against the cage.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Martinez pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
As Martinez backs away, Hardy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Hardy tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy stalling in the clinch.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Hardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martinez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hardy's defenses.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez working Hardy over with knees to the body.
Hardy avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
Hardy is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martinez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow. #T4#
Martinez avoiding damage.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Oliver Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hardy controlling the action here for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Javier Martinez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
MFC - 96
Date: Aug 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Martinez throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hardy has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Martinez tightens his grip and picks Hardy up, before dumping him to the ground. Hardy manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez postures up.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hardy trying to strike off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Hardy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hardy passes into side control.
Martinez trying his best to control but Hardy has mounted him.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.#T3#
Martinez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Martinez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hardy jumps into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy controlling the position.
Martinez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martinez checks it well.
Martinez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Hardy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martinez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Hardy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hardy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Martinez tries to control but Hardy manages to take his back.
Martinez trying to control the action but Hardy just sinks the hooks in.
Hardy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez trying to control the position but Hardy manages to sink in the hooks.
Martinez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hardy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I would not like to be Martinez right now.
Hardy has the hooks in. Martinez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hardy controls the position.#T3#
Hardy has the hooks in. Martinez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Martinez just trying to survive but Hardy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Martinez is really stuck here.
Martinez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hardy not allowing Martinez to control his hands.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Hardy keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez just trying to survive but Hardy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hardy controls the position.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Hardy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martinez for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Martinez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Martinez wants to take a breather but Hardy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Martinez. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Hardy's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez distracts Hardy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hardy controlling Martinez's posture.
Hardy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Martinez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Hardy trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy looking to control.
Hardy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Martinez postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Hardy clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Martinez is trying to trip Hardy. He has hold of a leg but Hardy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martinez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hardy has his hands on Martinez's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hardy dives in and scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##CL#
Hardy clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martinez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Martinez letting Hardy take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Hardy is trying to break free.#T1#
Hardy effectively controlling the action here.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy avoids the elbow strike from Martinez, against the cage.
#BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hardy rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Martinez. #T2#
Hardy stalling the fight.
Martinez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Martinez manages to pull guard.
Hardy postures up.
Hardy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but Hardy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Martinez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hardy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Martinez is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Martinez tries to lock up and control but Hardy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy had his way with Javier Martinez in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Martinez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oliver Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Hardy tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martinez throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Martinez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martinez is in Hardy's guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Martinez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Martinez postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martinez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Martinez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardy is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Javier Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hardy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oliver Hardy.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Oliver Hardy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MFC - 94
Date: Jul 31, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Hardy gets a clinch.
Martinez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hardy is pushing Martinez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Martinez jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardy is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martinez is pressing down on Hardy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Martinez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hardy escapes and throws Martinez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Hardy is staying tight to Martinez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Martinez struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Martinez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hardy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martinez for as long as he can get away with.
Hardy has control of an arm but Martinez manages to advance to Hardy's back!
Martinez misses with a punch to the head.
Martinez controlling from the back.#T3#
Hardy breaks Martinez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Martinez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hardy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Martinez.
Martinez trying his best to control but Hardy has mounted him.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hardy is staying active.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hardy blocks a jab.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Martinez feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Hardy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martinez's guard.#SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardy defends well.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Martinez wants to control the position but Hardy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Oliver Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martinez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hardy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Martinez tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Martinez wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy controlling his opponent. #T4#
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.
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez tries to lock up and control but Hardy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.
Martinez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Martinez avoids it well and moves away.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martinez thinking. #TD#
Martinez gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hardy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Martinez controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself. #SUB2#
Martinez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hardy escapes and throws Martinez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Martinez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardy tries to pass to full mount but Martinez defends it. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardy is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Martinez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hardy passes into side control!
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez looks to move to half guard but instead Hardy has passed into mount! Damn!
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martinez tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinez wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##CL#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Martinez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Martinez stalls. #TD2#
Martinez manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Martinez working a defensive guard but Hardy passes into half guard.
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy'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.#T3#
Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle.
Oliver Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Martinez.#TD2#
Martinez pulls guard. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hardy controlling the action here.#T4#
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy had his way with Javier Martinez in that round.
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!#R5##TD#
Hardy gets a double leg takedown into Martinez's guard.#SUB2#
Martinez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hardy has passed into half guard!
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Martinez trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Martinez looking for subs from the bottom but Hardy mounts him!
Martinez is trying to escape the mount.
Martinez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Martinez tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez gets back to half guard.
Martinez is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy stalling. #T3#
Martinez is trying to control but Hardy manages to pass to mount!
Martinez tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hardy continues to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martinez wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Javier Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy retains his light heavyweight title!
Oliver Hardy 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:
MFC - 91
Date: Jul 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Hopper stuffs the takedown.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Hopper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Hopper moves away and avoids it.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Will Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Hardy.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Hopper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliver Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy lands a body shot.
A left lands for Hardy.
Hopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopper as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Hardy gets the takedown into side control.
Hopper throws Hardy to one side and escapes!
We've been told by Hopper's head coaches at Guerrilla Fight Club 🇺🇸 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hopper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopper sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hopper throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy with a jab.
Hopper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy shoots in but Hopper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopper cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Hopper shows good takedown defense.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Hopper. #T2#
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!
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopper as he jumps to the side.
Hopper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopper. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hopper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Will Hopper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopper is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Hopper circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopper misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hopper won't be happy with that.
Hardy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Hopper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopper is pushing Hardy's head away, looking to escape. Hardy manages to hold on to the position though.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hopper wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hopper has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Hardy are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hardy has hold of Hopper's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hopper tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hardy cranks the arm and Hopper screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hopper, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Oliver Hardy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
MFC - 86
Date: Jun 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Hardy shoots in and bounces Nagibatel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nagibatel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagibatel is retaining full guard.
Nagibatel is controlling Hardy's posture.
Hardy distracts Nagibatel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagibatel's head.
Hardy trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy 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.
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
Hardy landing strikes. #SUB#
Hardy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nagibatel defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Hardy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hardy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nagibatel stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hardy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy 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.
You can see the frustration on Nagibatel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Hardy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Nagibatel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardy.
Hardy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagibatel keeps working.
Hardy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nagibatel regains half guard, as Hardy was trying to land strikes.
Nagibatel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hardy.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Nagibatel has Hardy pulled in close to control his posture.
Nagibatel trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagibatel has wrist control.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagibatel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagibatel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hardy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nagibatel's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That kick from Nagibatel tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Hardy shoots in and gets a takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hardy pushing down on Nagibatel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagibatel wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Hardy trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel gets back to full guard.
Hardy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nagibatel tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Nagibatel moves into full guard.
Hardy trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagibatel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy passes Nagibatel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Nagibatel's temple.
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Nagibatel's hands, connecting with Nagibatel's forehead.#SUB#
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nagibatel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagibatel defending well though.
Oliver Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy throwing shots but Nagibatel is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nagibatel tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nagibatel to regain full guard.
Nagibatel trying to control the position here.
Nagibatel controls Hardy momentarily but Hardy frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Hardy gets the takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardy is out of range and Nagibatel settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hardy.
Nagibatel is looking to reverse the position.
Nagibatel regains half guard.#SUB#
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Hardy there.
Nagibatel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagibatel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagibatel is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura but Nagibatel is defending well.
Nagibatel is looking to improve his position.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagibatel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Nagibatel is defending well.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Nagibatel dodges it nicely.
Hardy winds up and cracks Nagibatel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nagibatel is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nagibatel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hardy.
Nagibatel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nagibatel's guard.
Hardy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardy is looking to pass Nagibatel's guard but actually Nagibatel recovers to full guard.
Nagibatel is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagibatel is keeping the position for now.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy working the ground and pound but Nagibatel is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy trying to control the action but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Hardy throws a strike aimed at the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hardy!
After the fight, Oliver Hardy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
MFC - 82
Date: Jun 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Hardy avoids the body shot from Turmarrov.
Hardy takes a swing at Turmarrov's ribcage but misses.
Turmarrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Jab by Hardy.
Hardy punishes Turmarrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Turmarrov is rocked!
Hardy lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Turmarrov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Hardy!
In his post fight interview, Oliver Hardy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
MFC - 79
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Hardy decides to stand back up. #CL#
Martinez clinches.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardy is pushing Martinez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez has Hardy pushed against the cage.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Martinez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martinez obliges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardy stalls. #T2#
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hardy stalling in the clinch.
Hardy is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martinez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Martinez pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy wants to land a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
Oliver Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Hardy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Martinez.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy misses with a leg kick.
Martinez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardy manages to circle out of the way.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardy is pushing Martinez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Hardy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hardy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Martinez.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martinez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Javier Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hardy leaning against his opponent.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martinez throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardy stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Hardy letting Martinez take a breather here.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez'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.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Hardy avoids a wild elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy being controlled against the cage.
Hardy stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hardy misses with a leg kick.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martinez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardy.#CL#
Martinez clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez pushes off an throws an elbow but Hardy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Martinez throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Martinez just leaning against Hardy, taking a breather.
Martinez keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martinez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martinez misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martinez throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martinez.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.#CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardy is keeping busy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martinez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Martinez.
Martinez has Hardy pushed against the cage.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage. #T3#
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardy is stalling here.
Martinez is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martinez has his back to the cage.
Martinez is pushing Hardy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Martinez misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oliver Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martinez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martinez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martinez, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez!
Javier Martinez 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:
MFC - 76
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Shakespeare has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakespeare pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Shakespeare with a jab.
Shakespeare fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardy checks it well.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy throws the left hand but Shakespeare avoids the punch easily.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakespeare.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Shakespeare misses with a body punch
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy digs a good hook to Shakespeare's body.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.#T1#
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shakespeare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Shakespeare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Shakespeare connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Shakespeare.
A countering left hand to the body from Hardy misses.
Shakespeare takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shakespeare's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakespeare scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Hardy lands with a straight right. Shakespeare didn't see that one coming.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Shakespeare attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakespeare takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy cracks Shakespeare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shakespeare moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
Hardy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Hardy.
Hardy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shakespeare is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shakespeare, who protects the arm well.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy cracks Shakespeare with a big elbow.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Shakespeare is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Hardy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Shakespeare is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Hardy!
After the fight, Oliver Hardy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
MFC - 73
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Mantzurin dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Mantzurin pulls Hardy into guard.
Mantzurin keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mantzurin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mantzurin pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Mantzurin wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantzurin pulls Hardy in to control the position.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Mantzurin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is in close to Mantzurin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Mantzurin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hardy looking to control.
Mantzurin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantzurin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Hardy pulls Mantzurin in close to prevent any damage.
Mantzurin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mantzurin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mantzurin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mantzurin has passed into side control.
Hardy tries to bench press Mantzurin off him but Mantzurin keeps the position.
Hardy wants to control but Mantzurin postures up.
Mantzurin wants to stand but Hardy is controlling his arm.#T3#
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Hardy manages to get back to half guard.#SU#
Mantzurin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mantzurin working the ground and pound.
Hardy tries to control but Mantzurin manages to take his back.
Mantzurin connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hardy to escape the position.
Hardy can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Hardy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mantzurin cracks Hardy with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hardy from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantzurin lands punches and elbows.
Mantzurin lands shots from the back.
Hardy is in bad spot here.
Hardy avoids the strikes from Mantzurin.
Hardy is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Mantzurin tightening his grip on Hardy, looking for the choke.
Mantzurin controlling well, preventing Hardy from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monni Mantzurin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantzurin moves away.
Mantzurin fails to land the takedown.
Hardy sizes up Mantzurin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Mantzurin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mantzurin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hardy keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mantzurin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mantzurin is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mantzurin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Monni Mantzurin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hardy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mantzurin has picked Hardy up and slammed him! Hardy can't keep hold of the triangle and Mantzurin manages to pass to side control!
Mantzurin 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hardy is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy is trying to control Mantzurin's posture but Mantzurin avoids it.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Mantzurin stands up and beckons Hardy to his feet. #TD#
Mantzurin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mantzurin is not content to let Hardy control the position.#T3#
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Mantzurin's temple.
Mantzurin is trying to stand up here but Hardy is controlling him well.
Mantzurin is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantzurin avoid being mounted?
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mantzurin defending well though.
Hardy not doing much here.
Mantzurin tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg. #T4#
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Mantzurin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantzurin is trying to stand.
Mantzurin is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy prevents Mantzurin from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hardy is working for an americana but Mantzurin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hardy was thinking about the submission.
Mantzurin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Monni Mantzurin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy lands a head shot.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantzurin.
Mantzurin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy catches Mantzurin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mantzurin shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mantzurin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mantzurin.#CUT2#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantzurin.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mantzurin with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monni Mantzurin. 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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantzurin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Oliver Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantzurin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Mantzurin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Mantzurin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Mantzurin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mantzurin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Hardy lands with a cross.
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mantzurin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Mantzurin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Mantzurin is rocked!#TD2#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Mantzurin is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Mantzurin's guard.
Mantzurin pushes Hardy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Oh Mantzurin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantzurin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Hardy feints a jab promting Mantzurin to slip. Hardy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mantzurin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Mantzurin walks straight into a right hand from Hardy - that's dropped him! Hardy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mantzurin from any more punishment! Mantzurin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Hardy!
A less than humble Oliver Hardy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'. |
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Event:
MFC - 70
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Hardy connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Hardy. #KD#
Hardy moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mazepin goes down! Can Hardy finish him!?#ROC#Mazepin is rocked!
Mazepin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy slips nicely into half guard.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mazepin quite badly. Mazepin pulls Hardy in close trying to recover. Hardy postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mazepin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mazepin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 47
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Eaton's ribs.
Eaton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Eaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eaton to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eaton. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Eaton.
Eaton moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Eaton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eaton sprawls and moves away.
Eaton throws a shot to the body.
Eaton throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Eaton misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy tries to bum rush Eaton with a series of wild strikes but Eaton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy cracks Eaton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Eaton avoids nicely.
Eaton throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy punishes Eaton's body with a nice straight punch.
Eaton throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Eaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eaton throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Oliver Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Eaton.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Eaton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eaton. #TD#
Hardy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardy lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Hardy prevents Eaton from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardy landing with the ground and pound.
Hardy stops Eaton from standing up.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eaton has momentary wrist control but Hardy slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardy stands and throws Eaton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy trying to control the action but Eaton is working from the bottom.
Eaton tries to escape but Hardy is in control.
Hardy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Eaton wants to get back to his feet but Hardy drags him back down.
Eaton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Eaton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Eaton is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Hardy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eaton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eaton hang on?
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hardy loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Eaton scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hardy land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hardy stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maron lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Maron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Maron misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maron.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maron can pounce on him.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Hardy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maron was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy slips a jab from Maron.
Maron throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Maron throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maron. That's going to slow Hardy down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Maron.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Maron moved out of range.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Maron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maron connects with a body shot.#T1#
Hardy stuns Maron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maron throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Maron avoids it well and moves away.
Maron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Maron shakes it off.
Hardy throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maron manages to avoid it.
Maron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maron.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maron missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy slips a straight right by Maron.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maron tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Maron slips the punch.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maron, as that shot connected.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Maron throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maron blocks a jab.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maron.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Maron moved out of range nicely.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Maron rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Maron working aggressively here.
Maron scores with a hook to the body.
Maron gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maron.
Maron throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Maron lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3##TD#
Hardy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maron's guard.
Maron is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hardy dives into side control.
#REVB#
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maron wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maron regains half guard, as Hardy was trying to land strikes.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardy stops Maron from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maron is looking to escape.
Maron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Maron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Maron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maron digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Maron throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron throws a body shot but no joy.
Maron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maron misses with an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Maron appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Maron.
Maron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maron throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Maron moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Maron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maron manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maron misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Hardy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maron keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Maron kicks Hardy off and gets to his feet.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy throws a hook but Maron avoids it easily.
Maron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Maron tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Maron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Maron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Maron moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Maron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maron.
Maron scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Maron tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maron throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maron works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Maron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maron.
Maron wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy lands a jab.
Hardy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Maron.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Maron slips the punch.
Maron jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range. #T3#
Maron slips under a jab.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maron.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maron.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maron with a jab.#CL2#
Maron instigates a clinch.
Maron pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Maron manages to break the clinch.
Maron connects with a jab.
Hardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maron!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Maron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oliver Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Maron dodges it nicely.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maron defending well though.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Maron is working away.
Maron moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Maron keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hardy takes a swing at Maron's ribcage but misses.
Maron tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Maron throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Maron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maron manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maron.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Maron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Maron lands.
Hardy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Maron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maron to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Maron.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy tries to counter with a takedown but Maron is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maron preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy is looking to pass into half guard but Maron pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maron is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Maron stands up and waves to Hardy to follow him.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron misses with a wild combination.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Maron defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Maron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Maron slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Maron rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maron lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maron as Hardy tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maron manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maron.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy slips a jab from Maron.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maron! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Maron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy stuns Maron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maron thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Maron throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardy with a body shot.
Maron avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maron.
Maron throws a good cross that connects.
Maron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Maron throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maron misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maron throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Maron tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maron moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Maron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Oliver Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Hardy tries to move into range but Maron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maron lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maron.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
A very excited looking Mike Maron rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 42
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams throws a low kick but Hardy moves out of range easily.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Hardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adams swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Hardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Simon Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adams sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams tried to score with a low kick but Hardy checks it.#TD#
Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adams!#SUB#
Hardy tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well. #T2#
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Hardy tries to advance to mount but Adams denies him.
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Adams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hardy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Adams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Hardy looks up at the clock and then as Adams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hardy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hardy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hardy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Adams is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adams has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adams is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Adams is pushing Hardy's head away, looking to escape. Hardy manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Hardy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hardy lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Hardy drags him back down.
Adams prevents Hardy from moving into mount.
Hardy is trying to ground and pound but Adams uses the momentary lack of control by Hardy to regain half guard.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver 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#
Adams misses with a body shot.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.#TD#
Hardy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Adams is trying to escape back to his feet but Hardy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hardy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adams!
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hardy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a big shot to the head and Adams winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
After the fight, Oliver Hardy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Hardy moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hardy throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hardy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hernandez!
Hardy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hardy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hernandez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hardy's guard! Nice work there by Hernandez!
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Hardy wants to hit a sweep here but Hernandez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hardy there!
Hardy wants to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Hardy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Hardy is trying desperately to improve position.
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding Hernandez's attempts to control the action.
Hardy tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
Hardy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hernandez avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
Hardy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hardy thuds a left hand into Hernandez's body.
Hardy slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hernandez tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
Hernandez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardy's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez slips under a jab.#T1##TD#
Hardy feints and as Hernandez raises his hands in defense, Hardy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #SUB#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hardy is controlling Hernandez's posture.#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a triangle here but Hernandez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hardy looks to move to half guard but instead Hernandez has passed into mount! Damn!
Hernandez wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely.
Hardy tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.#T3#
Hernandez avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Hernandez controlling his opponent.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape. #T4#
Hardy doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Hernandez prevents Hardy from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy.
Hernandez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardy's knee momentarily.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hernandez sprawls and moves away.
Hardy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Hardy shoots in.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Hardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardy down.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
#T1#
Nice body kick there by Hernandez.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Angel Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hernandez. Hernandez obviously looking to wear him down.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Hardy blocks the low kick.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A leg kick checked by Hardy.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a thumping low kick.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hernandez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez slips a jab from Hardy.
Hernandez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Hardy in the body.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hernandez throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Hardy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardy throws a strike but Hernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Hardy is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hardy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hernandez uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee asks Hernandez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hernandez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hardy tries to bench press Hernandez off him but Hernandez keeps the position. #T3#
Hardy is trying to escape the position but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
Hardy has a hand on Hernandez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hernandez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hardy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hardy wants to control but Hernandez passes into side.
Hardy prevents Hernandez from moving into mount. #T4#
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hardy looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
#SUB#
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hernandez 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Hernandez! |
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Event:
TOF 51
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Graves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Nice takedown defense from Graves. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Graves cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy slips under a jab from Graves.
Hardy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Graves misses.
Hardy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Graves misses.
Hardy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves misses the jab.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Graves misses.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Graves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Tyrone Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Hardy.
Hardy throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Graves misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Hardy misses.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Graves duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Graves scores with a hook.#T3#
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
And Hardy tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardy takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves with a jab.
Tyrone Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves lands with a cross. #TD2#
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graves is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy lands with a punch from half guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Graves is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Graves wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet. #T5#
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hardy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardy trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T6#
Graves scores with a jab.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Graves throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardy swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves lands a body shot.
#T7#
Graves throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy slips under a jab from Graves.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Oliver Hardy's cut even more.
Graves misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Graves trying to remain calm as Hardy controls from the top position.#T8#
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy working some strikes from top position.
Graves wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Graves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Hardy is working Graves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves pulls Hardy in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hardy cracks Graves with a solid left hand.
Graves pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardy content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Hardy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Hardy is taking a breather. Graves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Graves has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Graves's hands, connecting with Graves's forehead.
Hardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hardy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Graves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Graves trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Hardy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardy controlling the pace.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Graves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Graves controlling the position well.
Graves trying to control but Hardy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy. #T3#
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Graves tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Hardy is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Graves's hands, connecting with Graves's forehead.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
Hardy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Graves controlling the position for now.#T5#
Hardy is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Oliver Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves controlling the position for now.
Graves wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Graves is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well.
Hardy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T7#
Hardy is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
Graves has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to Graves's temple.
Hardy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hardy is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.
Hardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T8#
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Graves has his hands on Hardy's head, controlling the position.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hardy is now in half guard.
Hardy is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.#T9#
Hardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graves trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Hardy there.
Hardy 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Hardy is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Graves with a jab.
Hardy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graves defends it nicely.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardy in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Graves lands with a cross.
Hardy misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Graves misses. #T1#
Hardy takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Hardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy misses with a hook to the body
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone Graves is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hardy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hardy is in Graves's guard.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Graves holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Hardy lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves controlling Hardy's posture.
Hardy trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom. #T3#
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Graves lands a head shot.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.#T4#
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.
Graves trying to control the position here.
Hardy stands and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graves is letting Hardy control him for a moment.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
Hardy trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy working away.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #T5#
Hardy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy controls the position.
Hardy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy gets to mount! Graves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Graves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Graves tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Graves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Graves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hardy wants to pass to mount but Graves is defending the position.
Hardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hardy is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Graves wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
Graves has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.#TD2#
Hardy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Graves defending well though.
Graves is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardy's back!
Graves keeps control of the position easily here as Hardy tries to buck him off.
Hardy tries to break free.
#T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Graves controlling the positon.
Hardy wants to control his opponent's hands but Graves gets his hands free.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Graves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardy is trying to break free.
Hardy staying busy and making it hard for Graves to control.
Hardy just trying to survive but Graves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Graves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hardy doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy tries to escape but Graves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Hardy.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
Tyrone Graves retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
TOF 43
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Leon moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and De Leon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Hardy misses.
De Leon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Leon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Leon misses the jab.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Leon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Leon is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Hardy thows a huge punch but De Leon dodges it nicely.
De Leon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy. #T1#
De Leon trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Leon trying to get back to full guard but Hardy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hardy 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.
De Leon tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Hardy punching from mount but De Leon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
De Leon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy prevents De Leon from getting the reversal.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Hardy.
De Leon taking shots to the head.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
De Leon is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy breaks from De Leon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
De Leon is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
De Leon tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy looking to finish De Leon with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Leon!
De Leon is trying to escape the mount.
De Leon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardy landing punches.
Hardy unloading with bombs!#ROC#De Leon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.
Hardy looking to control but De Leon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Leon is still in real trouble! Can Hardy finish him?#T3#
Hardy prevents De Leon from getting the reversal.
De Leon seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy lands a heavy elbow.
De Leon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Leon tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy cracks De Leon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hardy wants to control the pace but De Leon is squirming around nicely.
Hardy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hardy is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and De Leon goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
An out of breath Oliver Hardy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 36
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cloud swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Cloud misses with a looping left.
Cloud swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Cloud takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Cloud jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range.
Cloud throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud.
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Cloud takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Robby Cloud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cloud throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Hardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cloud pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy stays in close to Cloud's body and controls the position.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardy 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.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving.
Cloud trying to control the position here. #T2#
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cloud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cloud pulls Hardy in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cloud is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cloud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cloud's guard. #REVR#
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cloud can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cloud wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Cloud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy stays in close to Cloud's body and controls the position.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cloud is keeping the position for now.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Hardy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Cloud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Cloud misses the shot to the body.
Cloud cracks Hardy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T6#
Cloud throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardy trying to mount his opponent but Cloud defends it.
Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy wants to control but Cloud is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloud wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cloud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cloud defending well though.
Hardy is trying to control. Cloud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cloud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cloud swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
Cloud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardy won't allow Cloud to sweep him here.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cloud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Cloud is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cloud swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Cloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cloud misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cloud sprawls and moves away.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Cloud's body. Cloud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cloud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloud walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy jabs Cloud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cloud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Cloud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cloud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robby Cloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloud connects with a single shot there.#T9#
Cloud misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Cloud with a hook.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cloud's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cloud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cloud.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Cloud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cloud throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Cloud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Cloud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robby Cloud will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cloud throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cloud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cloud lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cloud.
Hardy cracks Cloud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cloud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cloud looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Cloud throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cloud takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Cloud.
Cloud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Hardy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cloud defends well and Hardy ends up having to push Cloud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Cloud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardy.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Cloud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cloud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Hardy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cloud is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Cloud on the inside.
Hardy stalling the fight.
Cloud works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Cloud.
A nice left hand lands by Cloud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not. #BC2#
Cloud breaks the clinch.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Cloud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cloud.#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud.
Hardy tries to counter with a takedown but Cloud is quick to defend against it.
Cloud scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cloud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown. Cloud fights it but they end up in guard.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cloud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cloud looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4##ES2#
Cloud is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hardy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hardy 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!
Hardy looking for a takedown.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cloud.
Cloud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Cloud lands an uppercut.
Cloud lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Cloud.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cloud digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Cloud lands a body punch.
Cloud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T5#
Cloud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cloud scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Cloud.
Hardy tries to work over Cloud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Cloud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cloud to score with a decent uppercut.
Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cloud misses with a series of wild punches.
#T6#
Cloud throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cloud's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy lands a couple of digs.
Hardy trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
Hardy won't allow Cloud to sweep him here.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving.
Hardy is looking to work some ground and pound but Cloud has wrist control.
Hardy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cloud controlling the position.#T7#
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cloud looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Cloud ducks down to avoid it.
Cloud misses with a wild combination.
Cloud swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cloud won't be happy with that.
Hardy is chipping away with strikes.
Hardy is chipping away with strikes.
Hardy trying to control the action but Cloud is working from the bottom.
Cloud is letting Hardy control him for a moment. #T8#
Cloud gets back to half guard.
Cloud is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Cloud dodges it nicely.
Hardy misses with a head shot. Cloud uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving. #T9#
Cloud pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
Cloud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cloud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Cloud.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Cloud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oliver Hardy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cloud lands with a shot to the body.
Cloud connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy tries to counter with a takedown but Cloud is quick to defend against it.
Hardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Cloud throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cloud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Hardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cloud throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range.
Hardy is looking to wear down Cloud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Cloud.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Hardy tests Cloud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy moves out of range as Cloud strikes.
A cross from Cloud lands.
Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cloud misses the jab.
Hardy shoots for a takedown but Cloud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Cloud circles away easily
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Cloud shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloud misses the shot to the body.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Hardy lunges at Cloud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cloud's hand.
Cloud scores with a shot to the body.
Cloud is looking to clinch.
Hardy feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Cloud - just one landing.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
Cloud misses with a straight right.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cloud fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy lands a head shot.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardy, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cloud looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cloud sprawls and moves away.
Cloud misses with the combination.
#T5#
Cloud misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Cloud avoids it well and moves away.
Cloud tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Cloud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cloud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cloud misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Hardy counters with a takedown into side control.
Cloud tries to buck Hardy off but Hardy is having none of it.
Cloud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cloud wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Hardy.#T6#
Hardy landing a few strikes.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Cloud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy moves into full mount!
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!
Hardy lands a big elbow.
Hardy landing punches.
Cloud is working to get back to half guard.
Cloud taking shots to the head.
Hardy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T7#
Hardy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardy cracks Cloud with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cloud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cloud?
Hardy with the ground and pound from mount.
Hardy lands with some strikes.
Hardy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cloud looks a forlorn figure.
Hardy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cloud badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hardy around the waist but Hardy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hardy is the winner by TKO! Hardy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
After winning the bout, Oliver Hardy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 27
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Norberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Norberg trying to control here.
Hardy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Norberg actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Norberg actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy throwing shots but Norberg is blocking nicely.
Hardy is thwarting Norberg's attempts to control the position.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Norberg is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Norberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norberg is controlling Hardy's trapped leg to prevent Hardy from advancing to side control.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hardy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hardy drops an elbow to the side of Norberg's head.
Hardy working Norberg over with strikes.
Norberg trying to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Hardy wants to take a breather but Norberg is having none of it.
Norberg wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy trying to mount his opponent but Norberg defends it.
Hardy is nestled in close to Norberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Norberg is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norberg avoid being mounted?
Hardy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hardy lands strikes from half guard.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Norberg defending well though. #SUB2#
Norberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#That has opened up Buster Norberg's cut even more.
Hardy moves into full mount! Norberg won't be happy about that!
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#The cut above Buster Norberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buster Norberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oliver Hardy!
After winning the bout, Oliver Hardy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 22
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dickweed tries to improve position but can't.
Hardy lands a nice forearm strike.
Hardy controls the position.
Hardy wants to control but Dickweed is keeping him busy.
Hardy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dickweed down.
Dickweed on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dickweed is looking to regain half guard here but Hardy keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is chipping away with strikes.
Hardy trying to control the action but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Hardy is working Dickweed over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickweed is trying to get back to half guard.
Dickweed takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy working the ground and pound.
Hardy working the body and head with strikes.
Dickweed prevents Hardy from improving position. #T1#
Dickweed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hardy connects with a decent elbow.
Hardy controlling the position.
Dickweed looks to move to half guard but instead Hardy has passed into mount! Damn!
Hardy landing punches.
Dickweed is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Hardy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Dickweed is rocked!
Hardy looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dickweed covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 559
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Pedersoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pedersoli looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pedersoli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hardy misses with the ground and pound.
Pedersoli holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hardy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pedersoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pedersoli tries to get out of the position.
Hardy tries to advance to mount but Pedersoli denies him.
Pedersoli wants to control but Hardy postures up.
Pedersoli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy lands some shots froms side control.
Pedersoli is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Pedersoli is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Pedersoli wants to control but Hardy postures up.
Hardy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hardy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pedersoli is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Hardy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pedersoli down.
Pedersoli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Hardy lands an elbow.
Hardy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hardy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Hardy crashes against the mat.
Hardy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hardy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pedersoli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Pedersoli managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardy.
Hardy scoring with punches from side control.
Hardy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pedersoli manages to get back to half guard.
Pedersoli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy tries to pass to full mount but Pedersoli defends it.
Pedersoli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pedersoli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy throwing shots but Pedersoli is blocking nicely.
Pedersoli is refusing to be controlled, as Hardy sits in half guard.
Hardy is thwarting Pedersoli's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy lands with a punch from half guard.
Pedersoli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Hardy wants to free his trapped foot but Pedersoli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pedersoli trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Hardy drops an elbow to the side of Pedersoli's head.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pedersoli defending well though. #T4#
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Pedersoli dodges it nicely.
Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy moves nicely into side control.
Pedersoli avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hardy.
Hardy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hardy raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Hardy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hardy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy landing strikes from the mount and Pedersoli is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hardy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pedersoli.
Jab by Pedersoli.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pedersoli loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Pedersoli scores with a kick to the body.
Pedersoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Pedersoli lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedersoli misses the target.
Pedersoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy slips under a jab from Pedersoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Pedersoli misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Pedersoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Pedersoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Pedersoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Pedersoli.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli keeps Hardy at a distance using the push kick.
Pedersoli misses the shot to the body.
Hardy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pedersoli defends it well.
Pedersoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedersoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy landing some decent shots from guard.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hardy 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.
Hardy trying to control but Pedersoli is working from the bottom.
Oliver Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pedersoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Hardy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pedersoli takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hardy cracks Pedersoli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pedersoli is looking for a sweep.
Hardy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pedersoli some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy tries to score with some ground and pound. Pedersoli controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy landing strikes. #T3#
Hardy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Pedersoli is rocked!
Hardy cracks Pedersoli with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hardy immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pedersoli is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
An out of breath Oliver Hardy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 540
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! King has knocked Hardy down with a huge combo! King steps away and waves a wobbly Hardy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
King cracks a nice hook into Hardy's ribs.#CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King working Hardy over with knees to the body.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
King lands a shot to the body.
Hardy takes a knee to the side of the body.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Knees to the body from King.
Hardy takes a knee to the side of the body.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands with a right to the head. #T1#
King pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
A short right from King.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King lands a body punch.
King working Hardy over with knees to the body.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from King.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hardy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King lands an uppercut.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King landing knees to the body.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Hardy is rocked!
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Hardy won't want to take too many of those.
King unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hardy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but King is unloading with more strikes now! Hardy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny King!
Lenny King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 532
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
De Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
De Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Hardy slips a straight right by De Oliveira.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
De Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy slips a jab from De Oliveira.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Oliveira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Hardy has been cut.
A cross from Hardy lands.
Hardy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Oliveira defends it well.
Hardy throws a hook but De Oliveira avoids it easily.
De Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Oliveira misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Hardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardy wants to control from the top but De Oliveira keeps moving.
De Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hardy distracts De Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardy postures up and lands a big shot to De Oliveira's brow.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
De Oliveira keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Oliveira is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Hardy slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Hardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hardy lands a nice short elbow.
De Oliveira wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Oliveira has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hardy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Oliveira is trying is best to control the position here.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardy moves nicely into side control.
De Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Hardy is chipping away with strikes.
De Oliveira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hardy scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Hardy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
De Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Hardy keeps moving and retains side control.
De Oliveira taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#De Oliveira is rocked!
Hardy advances to mount.
Oh De Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Oliveira tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
De Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardy unloading with bombs!
Hardy softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and De Oliveira is out cold! Hardy jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 521
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lesnar!
Lesnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy working the head and body with strikes.
Hardy scoring with punches and elbows.
Hardy wants to control but Lesnar is keeping him busy.
Hardy working the body and head with strikes.
Hardy working the ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hardy working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy cracks Lesnar with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hardy immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lesnar is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hardy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
Oliver 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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Event:
LOM Trials 1
Date: Nov 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Candy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hardy tries to work over Candy's front leg with a kick but Candy checks it.
Candy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Candy should have avoided that one.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy lands a jab.
Hardy wants to land a leg kick but Candy is out of range. #T1#
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Candy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Candy checks a leg kick.
Candy is looking to counter the offense by Hardy and move into the clinch.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Candy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Candy misses with the body kick
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Candy's sensitive parts. #CL#
Candy has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Candy.
Candy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Candy moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardy tried to score with a low kick but Candy checks it.
Candy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardy manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
Candy avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Candy is looking to counter the offense by Hardy and move into the clinch.
Hardy swings for the body but Candy moves out of range.
Candy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardy.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Candy with a body shot.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Candy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Candy! Hardy dives in looking to finish! Candy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
A relieved looking Oliver Hardy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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