Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2014 16:26:08 GMT -5
Dan Hardy looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Chris Lytle is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Outlaw moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lytle with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Dan Hardy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lytle won't budge, forcing The Outlaw to pull guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Chris Lytle fakes some punches
The Outlaw ties him up.
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Lytle is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Lytle!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Chris Lytle moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy tries to free his leg...
Dan Hardy uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lytle's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to show some ground skills
The Outlaw uses his strength to keep The Outlaw at a disadvantage
Chris Lytle gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Dan Hardy moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chris Lytle is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Lytle is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lytle tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw looks to be in very good shape.
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Lytle's cheek from the guard.
Chris Lytle uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Outlaw misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Lytle tries to better his position on the ground...
Lytle is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Chris Lytle sits high on Dan Hardy's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Outlaw's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Outlaw tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chris Lytle and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Lytle and it cost him top position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy tries to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Lytle measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Outlaw blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
Dan Hardy moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from The Outlaw
that lands on Chris Lytle's leg.
Lytle tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lytle is clinching with The Outlaw.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Chris Lytle's ribs!
Chris Lytle's ribs shows the damage! Dan Hardy is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Chris Lytle's ribs!
Chris Lytle's ribs shows the damage! Dan Hardy is working his opponent ribs!
Chris Lytle pushes away The Outlaw trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Outlaw doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Lytle
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw struggles and launches a few punches to Lytle's head
Nothing from this... Dan Hardy seems frustrated.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Lytle launches a few hard punches to Dan Hardy's ribs!
Dan Hardy's ribs shows the damage! Chris Lytle is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Chris Lytle down... Lytle stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lytle's jaw!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Chris Lytle down... Lytle stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lytle's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Lytle tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lytle circles out and slips free of Dan Hardy's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Outlaw tries to grapple
He puts Lytle in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Lytle shoots and grab Dan Hardy's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Lytle scoop up Dan Hardy's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Outlaw to the mat
Chris Lytle is in open guard over The Outlaw
Lytle tries to move to full mount
Lytle's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chris Lytle is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Lytle
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chris Lytle is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Lytle
He succeeds!
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Chris Lytle is looking to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Chris Lytle gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Dan Hardy has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The Outlaw is holding Chris Lytle's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Chris Lytle manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The Outlaw delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lytle is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to get a hook in!
Lytle rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Lytle work his BJJ game.
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Hardy!
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Chris Lytle tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Outlaw is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lytle's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lytle's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Lytle's guard...
Lytle doesn't want to free his opponent and The Outlaw continues in closed guard
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to escape from the closed guard
The Outlaw succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Lytle can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Left cheek
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lytle's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lytle tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lytle tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lytle holds Dan Hardy arms and counters his opponent punches.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
Lytle cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Outlaw can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Hardy tries to open Lytle's guard...
Lytle breaks the lock and covers himself from The Outlaw's punches
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Hardy uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to escape from closed guard...
Lytle waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Hardy! He is reversed and nor Chris Lytle is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Chris Lytle
surprises The Outlaw!
Solid kick to the leg from Chris Lytle
that visibly pains The Outlaw.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle goes with a looping right hand while Dan Hardy jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Outlaw seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
An overhand right from Chris Lytle that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Outlaw's stops that one with his face! How is The Outlaw standing?!
Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lytle
Lytle wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Dan Hardy gets sloppy and Chris Lytle tries to take advantage...
Chris Lytle throws a looping left hand...
The Outlaw moves aside and dodges.
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lytle
this is getting worse and worse for Lytle
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Chris Lytle
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lytle throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Dan Hardy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lytle goes down.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
Lytle measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Outlaw's side.
Hard blow to The Outlaw's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Lytle tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lytle tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Chris Lytle, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Dan Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lytle is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Lytle's body! He's holding his side
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to open up Lytle with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lytle is trying to block them with his hands...
Lytle's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Lytle, who is barely covering up!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
Lytle tries to stand up!
The Outlaw doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw moves on the ground
Dan Hardy moves to side mount
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Lytle. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal combination from Chris Lytle!
The Outlaw is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Outlaw has a small cut in his Chin
Lytle grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Outlaw struggles... Chris Lytle is unable to take him down
Chris Lytle gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Incredible haymaker from Dan Hardy!
It misses by a mile.
Brilliant combination from Chris Lytle
that forces The Outlaw to try and defend better.
Not a desiderable position that Lytle is in now. Dan Hardy is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Outlaw is holding Chris Lytle's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle shows great balance while pushing away Dan Hardy
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Lytle goes to the body...
He punishes The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to The Outlaw's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Hardy attempts a sweep single...
Dan Hardy catches Chris Lytle's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Outlaw.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy tries to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to close the guard.
Lytle put Dan Hardy in closed guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy tries to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Lytle tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lytle's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy has seen better days.
The Outlaw fires a barrage of punches at Lytle's head!
This is bad! The Outlaw is just pounding on Chris Lytle's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The Outlaw is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The Outlaw launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chris Lytle rolls over himself and stands up while Dan Hardy rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Hardy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Lytle is swinging for the fences!
The Outlaw backpedals and creates space. Chris Lytle is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Outlaw.
Chris Lytle's reflexes save him!
Dan Hardy tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Lytle's face
Dan Hardy's mind is definitely in the fight, Lytle just got nailed! Dan Hardy saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lytle is going to have a headache after this one.
Chris Lytle swings...
hard impact to The Outlaw's face!
The Outlaw follows Chris Lytle
only to get counter punched in a big way! The Outlaw needs to stop playing Chris Lytle's game or he'll get knocked out!
The Outlaw tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lytle moves backwards and circles around Dan Hardy.
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Outlaw moves backwards and circles around Chris Lytle.
Chris Lytle goes with a looping right hand while Dan Hardy jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Outlaw seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Dan Hardy.
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Round 4
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The Outlaw moves forward looking for some action
Chris Lytle struggles a bit before breaking The Outlaw's attemp of grappling
The Outlaw is holding Chris Lytle's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lytle's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Outlaw can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Hardy looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Dan Hardy slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Chris Lytle
The Outlaw fires a barrage of punches at Lytle's head!
This is bad! The Outlaw is just pounding on Chris Lytle's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lytle's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to escape from closed guard...
Lytle waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Hardy! He is reversed and nor Chris Lytle is on half guard!
Chris Lytle is in half guard over The Outlaw
Lytle launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dan Hardy rolls over himself and stands up while Chris Lytle rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Lytle. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Lytle and The Outlaw engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lytle
this is getting worse and worse for Lytle
Lytle's Mouth is beginning to swell
Lytle has a small cut in his Mouth
Dan Hardy and Lytle engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Hardy is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lytle feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
The Outlaw moves aside and dodges.
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Hardy throws a looping right hand...
Lytle moves aside and dodges.
Chris Lytle takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
The Outlaw is connecting with a few punches
Dan Hardy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lytle won't budge, forcing The Outlaw to pull guard.
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Lytle works on the ground with his fingers over The Outlaw's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Chris Lytle for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows The Outlaw time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lytle looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
Lytle measures the resilience of The Outlaw's chin with an uppercut while The Outlaw lands some great crosses.
Lytle pushes Dan Hardy and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lytle throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The Outlaw's defense muffles the blows.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Lytle launches a furious hook!
That hits The Outlaw's chin like a wrecking ball! The Outlaw loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Dan Hardy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lytle's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Lytle doesn't allow him!
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Lytle launches a kick to The Outlaw's thigh
Loud pop!
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Dan Hardy kicks his legs trying to keep Chris Lytle away.
Chris Lytle takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Lytle launches a kick to The Outlaw's thigh
Loud pop!
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Lytle has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Lytle moves backwards and gestures for Dan Hardy to stand up.
The Outlaw climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Dan Hardy
that nearly tags Lytle.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Chris Lytle
that visibly pains The Outlaw.
Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lytle
Lytle wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Outlaw avoids a dangerous strike from Lytle
and counters with a solid straight!
A wicked punch by Dan Hardy
goes awry.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Dan Hardy.
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Round 5
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A wicked punch by Dan Hardy
rocks Lytle!
Lytle has a small cut in his Left cheek
Incredible haymaker from Chris Lytle!
You can see Dan Hardy's head being snapped backwards!
Incredible haymaker from Dan Hardy!
It misses by a mile.
Lytle tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lytle begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Outlaw
this is getting worse and worse for The Outlaw
The Outlaw's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chris Lytle moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lytle has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Lytle pushes away The Outlaw trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Chris Lytle circles to get the center of the cage
The Outlaw launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lytle's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Chris Lytle's mind is definitely in the fight, The Outlaw just got nailed! Chris Lytle saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Outlaw is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Chin
Lytle begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Outlaw
this is getting worse and worse for The Outlaw
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Chris Lytle throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Outlaw's chin! That stops The Outlaw in his tracks!
The Outlaw hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Chris Lytle knocks The Outlaw out cold in a stunning fashion!
The Outlaw's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Right eye
Winner is Chris Lytle by KO (Punch) at 1:42 Round 5
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 31/49 (63%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 10/19 (53%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 22/52 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 618 s
Statistics: Chris Lytle
Punches 35/56 (62%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 549 s
This was a very delightful little war of "throw everything you have at the guy". I liked it. In the end, I think Lytle was a bit tougher, as the damage dished out by Hardy didn't have as much impact as Lytle's shots, and Hardy wore down and ultimately fell first in this one. A good stand up war.
Chris Lytle is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Outlaw moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lytle with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Dan Hardy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lytle won't budge, forcing The Outlaw to pull guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Chris Lytle fakes some punches
The Outlaw ties him up.
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Lytle is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Lytle!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Chris Lytle moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy tries to free his leg...
Dan Hardy uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lytle's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to show some ground skills
The Outlaw uses his strength to keep The Outlaw at a disadvantage
Chris Lytle gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Dan Hardy moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chris Lytle is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Lytle is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lytle tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw looks to be in very good shape.
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Lytle's cheek from the guard.
Chris Lytle uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Outlaw misses a step and Chris Lytle sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Lytle tries to better his position on the ground...
Lytle is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Chris Lytle sits high on Dan Hardy's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Outlaw's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Outlaw tries to roll out. He's too quick for Chris Lytle and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Lytle and it cost him top position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy tries to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Lytle measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Outlaw blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
Dan Hardy moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Inside leg kick from The Outlaw
that lands on Chris Lytle's leg.
Lytle tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lytle is clinching with The Outlaw.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Chris Lytle's ribs!
Chris Lytle's ribs shows the damage! Dan Hardy is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Chris Lytle's ribs!
Chris Lytle's ribs shows the damage! Dan Hardy is working his opponent ribs!
Chris Lytle pushes away The Outlaw trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Outlaw doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Lytle
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw struggles and launches a few punches to Lytle's head
Nothing from this... Dan Hardy seems frustrated.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Lytle launches a few hard punches to Dan Hardy's ribs!
Dan Hardy's ribs shows the damage! Chris Lytle is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Chris Lytle down... Lytle stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lytle's jaw!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Chris Lytle down... Lytle stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lytle's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Lytle tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lytle circles out and slips free of Dan Hardy's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Outlaw tries to grapple
He puts Lytle in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Lytle shoots and grab Dan Hardy's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Lytle scoop up Dan Hardy's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Outlaw to the mat
Chris Lytle is in open guard over The Outlaw
Lytle tries to move to full mount
Lytle's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chris Lytle is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Lytle
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chris Lytle is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Lytle
He succeeds!
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Chris Lytle is looking to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Chris Lytle gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Dan Hardy has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The Outlaw is holding Chris Lytle's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Chris Lytle manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The Outlaw delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lytle is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to get a hook in!
Lytle rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Lytle work his BJJ game.
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Hardy!
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Chris Lytle tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Outlaw is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Chris Lytle is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lytle's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lytle's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Lytle's guard...
Lytle doesn't want to free his opponent and The Outlaw continues in closed guard
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to escape from the closed guard
The Outlaw succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Lytle can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chris Lytle launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Outlaw tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Left cheek
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lytle's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lytle tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lytle tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lytle holds Dan Hardy arms and counters his opponent punches.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
Lytle cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Outlaw can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Hardy tries to open Lytle's guard...
Lytle breaks the lock and covers himself from The Outlaw's punches
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Lytle tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Hardy uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to escape from closed guard...
Lytle waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Hardy! He is reversed and nor Chris Lytle is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
A right hand from Chris Lytle
surprises The Outlaw!
Solid kick to the leg from Chris Lytle
that visibly pains The Outlaw.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Chris Lytle goes with a looping right hand while Dan Hardy jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Outlaw seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
An overhand right from Chris Lytle that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Outlaw's stops that one with his face! How is The Outlaw standing?!
Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lytle
Lytle wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Dan Hardy gets sloppy and Chris Lytle tries to take advantage...
Chris Lytle throws a looping left hand...
The Outlaw moves aside and dodges.
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lytle
this is getting worse and worse for Lytle
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Chris Lytle
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lytle throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Dan Hardy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lytle goes down.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
Lytle measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Outlaw's side.
Hard blow to The Outlaw's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Lytle tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lytle tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Chris Lytle, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Dan Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lytle is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Lytle's body! He's holding his side
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to open up Lytle with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lytle is trying to block them with his hands...
Lytle's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Lytle, who is barely covering up!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
Lytle tries to stand up!
The Outlaw doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw moves on the ground
Dan Hardy moves to side mount
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Lytle
The Outlaw moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Lytle. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal combination from Chris Lytle!
The Outlaw is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Outlaw has a small cut in his Chin
Lytle grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Outlaw struggles... Chris Lytle is unable to take him down
Chris Lytle gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Incredible haymaker from Dan Hardy!
It misses by a mile.
Brilliant combination from Chris Lytle
that forces The Outlaw to try and defend better.
Not a desiderable position that Lytle is in now. Dan Hardy is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Outlaw is holding Chris Lytle's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle shows great balance while pushing away Dan Hardy
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Lytle to fight back!
Lytle goes to the body...
He punishes The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to The Outlaw's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Hardy attempts a sweep single...
Dan Hardy catches Chris Lytle's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Outlaw.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy tries to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle tries to close the guard.
Lytle put Dan Hardy in closed guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy tries to pass Chris Lytle's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Lytle tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lytle's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Dan Hardy has seen better days.
The Outlaw fires a barrage of punches at Lytle's head!
This is bad! The Outlaw is just pounding on Chris Lytle's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The Outlaw is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
The Outlaw launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chris Lytle rolls over himself and stands up while Dan Hardy rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Hardy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Lytle is swinging for the fences!
The Outlaw backpedals and creates space. Chris Lytle is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Outlaw.
Chris Lytle's reflexes save him!
Dan Hardy tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Lytle's face
Dan Hardy's mind is definitely in the fight, Lytle just got nailed! Dan Hardy saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lytle is going to have a headache after this one.
Chris Lytle swings...
hard impact to The Outlaw's face!
The Outlaw follows Chris Lytle
only to get counter punched in a big way! The Outlaw needs to stop playing Chris Lytle's game or he'll get knocked out!
The Outlaw tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lytle moves backwards and circles around Dan Hardy.
Lytle is trying to counter now!
Lytle tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
The Outlaw moves backwards and circles around Chris Lytle.
Chris Lytle goes with a looping right hand while Dan Hardy jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Outlaw seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Dan Hardy.
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Round 4
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The Outlaw moves forward looking for some action
Chris Lytle struggles a bit before breaking The Outlaw's attemp of grappling
The Outlaw is holding Chris Lytle's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Lytle loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lytle's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Outlaw can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Hardy looks to mount Chris Lytle...
Dan Hardy slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Chris Lytle
The Outlaw fires a barrage of punches at Lytle's head!
This is bad! The Outlaw is just pounding on Chris Lytle's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lytle's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Chris Lytle
Lytle tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Lytle
Chris Lytle attempts to move to full guard
Chris Lytle manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Lytle
The Outlaw tries to escape from closed guard...
Lytle waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Hardy! He is reversed and nor Chris Lytle is on half guard!
Chris Lytle is in half guard over The Outlaw
Lytle launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dan Hardy rolls over himself and stands up while Chris Lytle rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Lytle. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Lytle and The Outlaw engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lytle
this is getting worse and worse for Lytle
Lytle's Mouth is beginning to swell
Lytle has a small cut in his Mouth
Dan Hardy and Lytle engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Hardy is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lytle feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
The Outlaw moves aside and dodges.
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Hardy throws a looping right hand...
Lytle moves aside and dodges.
Chris Lytle takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
The Outlaw is connecting with a few punches
Dan Hardy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lytle won't budge, forcing The Outlaw to pull guard.
Chris Lytle is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Lytle works on the ground with his fingers over The Outlaw's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Chris Lytle for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows The Outlaw time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lytle looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
Lytle measures the resilience of The Outlaw's chin with an uppercut while The Outlaw lands some great crosses.
Lytle pushes Dan Hardy and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lytle throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The Outlaw's defense muffles the blows.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Lytle launches a furious hook!
That hits The Outlaw's chin like a wrecking ball! The Outlaw loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Dan Hardy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lytle's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
The Outlaw tries to stand up!
Lytle doesn't allow him!
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Lytle launches a kick to The Outlaw's thigh
Loud pop!
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Dan Hardy kicks his legs trying to keep Chris Lytle away.
Chris Lytle takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Lytle launches a kick to The Outlaw's thigh
Loud pop!
Lytle is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Lytle has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Lytle moves backwards and gestures for Dan Hardy to stand up.
The Outlaw climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Dan Hardy
that nearly tags Lytle.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Lytle looks to counter!
Solid kick to the leg from Chris Lytle
that visibly pains The Outlaw.
Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lytle
Lytle wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Outlaw avoids a dangerous strike from Lytle
and counters with a solid straight!
A wicked punch by Dan Hardy
goes awry.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Dan Hardy.
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Round 5
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A wicked punch by Dan Hardy
rocks Lytle!
Lytle has a small cut in his Left cheek
Incredible haymaker from Chris Lytle!
You can see Dan Hardy's head being snapped backwards!
Incredible haymaker from Dan Hardy!
It misses by a mile.
Lytle tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lytle begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Outlaw
this is getting worse and worse for The Outlaw
The Outlaw's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chris Lytle moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lytle has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Lytle pushes away The Outlaw trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Chris Lytle circles to get the center of the cage
The Outlaw launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lytle's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Chris Lytle's mind is definitely in the fight, The Outlaw just got nailed! Chris Lytle saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Outlaw is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Chin
Lytle begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Outlaw
this is getting worse and worse for The Outlaw
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Chris Lytle throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Outlaw's chin! That stops The Outlaw in his tracks!
The Outlaw hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Chris Lytle knocks The Outlaw out cold in a stunning fashion!
The Outlaw's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Right eye
Winner is Chris Lytle by KO (Punch) at 1:42 Round 5
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 31/49 (63%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 10/19 (53%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 22/52 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 618 s
Statistics: Chris Lytle
Punches 35/56 (62%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/11 (55%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 549 s
This was a very delightful little war of "throw everything you have at the guy". I liked it. In the end, I think Lytle was a bit tougher, as the damage dished out by Hardy didn't have as much impact as Lytle's shots, and Hardy wore down and ultimately fell first in this one. A good stand up war.