Post by The Sandmen on Jul 21, 2017 0:15:27 GMT -5
Renzo Gracie raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by The Outlaw while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Renzo and The Outlaw move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Outlaw tries to grapple
He puts Renzo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The Outlaw tries to take Renzo Gracie down... Renzo stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Renzo's jaw!
Renzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw struggles and launches a few punches to Renzo's head
Those punches are hitting! Renzo covers his head!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy slightly pushes Renzo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Outlaw tries to grapple
He puts Renzo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renzo Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Outlaw who put distance between them
Renzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Renzo is clinching with The Outlaw.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo grab one of Dan Hardy's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Renzo Gracie throw The Outlaw to the mat like a ragdoll
Renzo is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Renzo opts to jump inside The Outlaw's guard.
The Outlaw didn't see that coming. Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over The Outlaw
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Hardy can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Renzo is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Dan Hardy rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Renzo
The Outlaw tries to end this with a RNC!
Renzo manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Renzo Gracie looks to counter!
Renzo has The Outlaw controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Renzo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along The Outlaw
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Hardy can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Outlaw looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Renzo Gracie's punches
Renzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
Renzo Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Renzo Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Hardy jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Renzo tries to grapple
The Outlaw moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Hardy!
Renzo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Left cheek
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Renzo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Hardy is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Outlaw catches an ankle and Renzo is tripped to the mat!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Renzo Gracie put The Outlaw in half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy uses some of his skill by jumping out of Renzo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Hardy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Hardy keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Hardy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Renzo'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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Renzo Gracie jabs at The Outlaw
to no visible effect.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Hardy to fight back!
Dan Hardy's mind is definitely in the fight, Renzo just got nailed! Dan Hardy saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Renzo is going to have a headache after this one.
Renzo has a small cut in his Chin
0:22 Round 2 and The Outlaw is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Dan Hardy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A wicked punch by Dan Hardy
rocks Renzo!
Renzo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Renzo Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw
Renzo is in open guard over The Outlaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Outlaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Outlaw climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Outlaw is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Renzo Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Hardy away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Renzo Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Renzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Renzo is holding Dan Hardy's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Renzo Gracie work his BJJ game.
Renzo Gracie looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Renzo Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Renzo Gracie 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 Renzo Gracie and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Renzo and it cost him top position.
Renzo misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Renzo's side.
Renzo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Renzo Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Outlaw is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Hardy creates enough space to control Renzo Gracie's leg.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw
Renzo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over The Outlaw
Renzo Gracie tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Renzo Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Renzo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dan Hardy chases Renzo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Renzo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Renzo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Hardy moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Dan Hardy launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Renzo's knee!
The Outlaw goes to the body...
He punishes Renzo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The Outlaw pushes Renzo Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Outlaw looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Renzo Gracie's punches
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Renzo's chin with an uppercut while Renzo lands some great crosses.
Renzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
The Outlaw pushes Renzo Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw
Renzo Gracie is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Renzo tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Hardy jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Renzo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Renzo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Hardy is coming in again!
Renzo throws a body kick.
Blocked by The Outlaw.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Dan Hardy
tags Renzo.
The Outlaw moves forward looking for some action
Dan Hardy shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Hardy is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Outlaw catches an ankle and Renzo is tripped to the mat!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Renzo
The Outlaw delivers a few accurate elbows!
Renzo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Left cheek
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Dan Hardy who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Hardy has one hook in!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Dan Hardy throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Renzo's face with those brutal elbows! Renzo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Renzo was not intelligently defending himself!
Renzo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dan Hardy by TKO (GnP) at 1:44 Round 3
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/20 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 307 s
Nice effort tonight from Renzo Gracie who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself. (88 points)
People at SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. The Outlaw's awesome performance was worth the money. (470 points)
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Ferocious staredown by The Outlaw while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
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Renzo and The Outlaw move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Outlaw tries to grapple
He puts Renzo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The Outlaw tries to take Renzo Gracie down... Renzo stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Renzo's jaw!
Renzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw struggles and launches a few punches to Renzo's head
Those punches are hitting! Renzo covers his head!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy slightly pushes Renzo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Outlaw tries to grapple
He puts Renzo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renzo Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Outlaw who put distance between them
Renzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Renzo is clinching with The Outlaw.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo grab one of Dan Hardy's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Renzo Gracie throw The Outlaw to the mat like a ragdoll
Renzo is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Renzo opts to jump inside The Outlaw's guard.
The Outlaw didn't see that coming. Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over The Outlaw
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Hardy can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Renzo is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Dan Hardy rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Renzo
The Outlaw tries to end this with a RNC!
Renzo manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Renzo Gracie looks to counter!
Renzo has The Outlaw controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Renzo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along The Outlaw
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Hardy can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Outlaw looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Renzo Gracie's punches
Renzo is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
Renzo Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Renzo Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Hardy jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Renzo tries to grapple
The Outlaw moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Hardy!
Renzo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Left cheek
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Renzo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Hardy is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Outlaw catches an ankle and Renzo is tripped to the mat!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Renzo Gracie put The Outlaw in half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy uses some of his skill by jumping out of Renzo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Hardy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Hardy keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Hardy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Renzo'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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Renzo Gracie jabs at The Outlaw
to no visible effect.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Hardy to fight back!
Dan Hardy's mind is definitely in the fight, Renzo just got nailed! Dan Hardy saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Renzo is going to have a headache after this one.
Renzo has a small cut in his Chin
0:22 Round 2 and The Outlaw is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Dan Hardy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A wicked punch by Dan Hardy
rocks Renzo!
Renzo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Renzo Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw
Renzo is in open guard over The Outlaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Outlaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Outlaw climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Outlaw is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Renzo Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Hardy away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Renzo Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Renzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Renzo is holding Dan Hardy's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Renzo Gracie work his BJJ game.
Renzo Gracie looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Renzo Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Renzo Gracie 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 Renzo Gracie and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Renzo and it cost him top position.
Renzo misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Renzo's side.
Renzo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Renzo Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Outlaw is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Hardy creates enough space to control Renzo Gracie's leg.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw
Renzo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over The Outlaw
Renzo Gracie tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Renzo Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Renzo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dan Hardy chases Renzo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Renzo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Renzo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Hardy moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Dan Hardy launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Renzo's knee!
The Outlaw goes to the body...
He punishes Renzo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The Outlaw pushes Renzo Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Outlaw looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Renzo Gracie's punches
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Renzo's chin with an uppercut while Renzo lands some great crosses.
Renzo's Right eye is beginning to swell
The Outlaw pushes Renzo Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over The Outlaw
Renzo Gracie is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Renzo tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Hardy jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Renzo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Renzo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dan Hardy is coming in again!
Renzo throws a body kick.
Blocked by The Outlaw.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Dan Hardy
tags Renzo.
The Outlaw moves forward looking for some action
Dan Hardy shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Hardy is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
The Outlaw catches an ankle and Renzo is tripped to the mat!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Renzo
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Renzo
The Outlaw delivers a few accurate elbows!
Renzo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Left cheek
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Dan Hardy who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Hardy has one hook in!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The Outlaw is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Dan Hardy throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Renzo's face with those brutal elbows! Renzo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Renzo was not intelligently defending himself!
Renzo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dan Hardy by TKO (GnP) at 1:44 Round 3
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/20 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 307 s
Nice effort tonight from Renzo Gracie who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself. (88 points)
People at SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. The Outlaw's awesome performance was worth the money. (470 points)
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!