Tuesday, March 30, 2010

The English Warrior


(Georges St Pierre @ the left, Dan Hardy @ the right)


Dan Hardy competed for Georges St. Pierre's (GSP) Welterweight title. Dan Hardy is known for his knockout power and GSP for his versatility. GSP is heavily favored to win the fight and GSP dominated Hardy in all of the 5 rounds. GSP made a perfect 10 out of 10 takedowns and no sign of offense from Hardy.

In spite GSP winning the fight, this was Hardy's night. Hardy survived 5 rounds and has gone to distance with the welterweight champ. Hardy survived a nasty looking arm bar in the first round and a grueling Kimura in the 4th round. GSP was not able to finish Hardy at all. GSP asked Hardy after the bout, " Why didn't you tap?" Hardy won the respect of fans in every round he survives.

Hardy was interviewed by Joe Rogan (Ultimate Fighting Championship/ UFC Commentator) and asked why hardy did not tap. Hardy responded, "I don't know the meaning of the word tap." Hardy showed everyone that night that he is a true english warrior.

He is the first English man to compete for the UFC championship.

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