Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2014 19:16:27 GMT -5
Dan Hardy glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Yushin Okami looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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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Dan Hardy and Yushin Okami touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Not a desiderable position that The Outlaw is in now. Yushin Okami is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Okami moves forward looking for some action
Yushin Okami shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Dan Hardy pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy circles to get the center of the cage
The Outlaw moves forward looking for some action
Dan Hardy shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Okami tries to take Dan Hardy down... The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Yushin Okami launches a few punches...
Dan Hardy dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dan Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Okami is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Okami
Okami 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 fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Okami's face!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He is not able to do it
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Okami
The Outlaw moves on the ground
Dan Hardy moves to side mount
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Yushin Okami
The Outlaw is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Okami's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Dan Hardy for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Okami time to recover. Yushin Okami seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Okami!
The Outlaw blocks with confidence
Okami misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Dan Hardy
tags Okami.
Okami's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Chin
The Outlaw feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Okami moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
The Outlaw launches a hook to the body
Bang! Okami stops that one with his ribs!
Okami fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Outlaw sprawls and remains on his feet.
Okami misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Hardy moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Outlaw has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Okami and Dan Hardy are cliched up against the cage. Okami steps for a throw
The Outlaw stays on his feet
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Outlaw blocks Yushin Okami's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Okami
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Hardy uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Okami
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Hardy uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Dan Hardy tries to open Okami's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Hardy. Okami is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Okami
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Okami's face!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
The Outlaw gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Yushin Okami! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Yushin Okami doesn't defend himself!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Okami 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.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy storms over Okami with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Outlaw doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Okami's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami 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 The Outlaw's moves.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy viciously slams hammer blows to Okami's face!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy storms over Okami with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Outlaw doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Okami's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy pushes Okami's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Outlaw who is in full mount! Okami is in trouble now!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to stand up!
The Outlaw doesn't allow him!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami 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 The Outlaw's moves.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Yushin Okami
The Outlaw tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Hardy controls the situation despite Yushin Okami efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Dan Hardy.
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Round 2
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The Outlaw cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Okami looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
Okami is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
Okami's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over Okami
this is getting worse and worse for Okami
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Yushin Okami jumps back and jabs
Okami seems staggered and Dan Hardy runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Mouth
Dan Hardy launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Okami blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Yushin Okami's cheek! Okami stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Outlaw is standing while Okami is on the ground on his back
Okami doesn't stop bleeding.
The Outlaw moves backwards and gestures for Yushin Okami to stand up.
Okami climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dan Hardy closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Hardy fakes a punch and launches himself over Yushin Okami
Great move by The Outlaw who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy chases Okami and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Okami steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The ref pulls off Dan Hardy! Okami seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Yushin Okami can't continue fighting. Josh Rosenthal doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Dan Hardy by TKO (Punches) at 1:24 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 17/27 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/28 (79%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 180 s
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Far more 1-sided then I thought it would be.
Yushin Okami looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Dan Hardy and Yushin Okami touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Not a desiderable position that The Outlaw is in now. Yushin Okami is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Okami moves forward looking for some action
Yushin Okami shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Dan Hardy pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy circles to get the center of the cage
The Outlaw moves forward looking for some action
Dan Hardy shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Okami tries to take Dan Hardy down... The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Yushin Okami launches a few punches...
Dan Hardy dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Dan Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Okami is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Okami
Okami 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 fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Okami's face!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He is not able to do it
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Okami
The Outlaw moves on the ground
Dan Hardy moves to side mount
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Yushin Okami
The Outlaw is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Okami's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Dan Hardy for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to give Okami time to recover. Yushin Okami seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Okami!
The Outlaw blocks with confidence
Okami misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Dan Hardy
tags Okami.
Okami's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Chin
The Outlaw feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Okami moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
The Outlaw launches a hook to the body
Bang! Okami stops that one with his ribs!
Okami fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Outlaw sprawls and remains on his feet.
Okami misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Hardy moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Outlaw has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Okami and Dan Hardy are cliched up against the cage. Okami steps for a throw
The Outlaw stays on his feet
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Outlaw blocks Yushin Okami's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Okami
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Hardy uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Okami
The Outlaw is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Hardy uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Dan Hardy tries to open Okami's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Hardy. Okami is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Okami
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Okami's face!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
The Outlaw gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Yushin Okami! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Yushin Okami doesn't defend himself!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Okami 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.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy storms over Okami with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Outlaw doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Okami's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami 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 The Outlaw's moves.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy viciously slams hammer blows to Okami's face!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy storms over Okami with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Outlaw doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Okami's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Okami
Dan Hardy pushes Okami's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Outlaw who is in full mount! Okami is in trouble now!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to stand up!
The Outlaw doesn't allow him!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami 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 The Outlaw's moves.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Yushin Okami
The Outlaw tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Hardy controls the situation despite Yushin Okami efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Dan Hardy.
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Round 2
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The Outlaw cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Okami looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
Okami is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
Okami's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over Okami
this is getting worse and worse for Okami
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Yushin Okami jumps back and jabs
Okami seems staggered and Dan Hardy runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Yushin Okami's Mouth
Dan Hardy launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Okami blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Yushin Okami's cheek! Okami stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Outlaw is standing while Okami is on the ground on his back
Okami doesn't stop bleeding.
The Outlaw moves backwards and gestures for Yushin Okami to stand up.
Okami climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dan Hardy closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Yushin Okami's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dan Hardy fakes a punch and launches himself over Yushin Okami
Great move by The Outlaw who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy pushes away Okami trying to keep the fight at striking range
Okami stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy chases Okami and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Okami steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The ref pulls off Dan Hardy! Okami seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Yushin Okami can't continue fighting. Josh Rosenthal doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Dan Hardy by TKO (Punches) at 1:24 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 17/27 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/28 (79%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 180 s
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Far more 1-sided then I thought it would be.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!