Round 1 Garret Hardy lands a strong outside leg kick but is hit with a heavy counter hook. Garret Hardy attempts a jab but is countered by a hard right leg kick to the knee and is instantly followed by a hard elbow to the chin. Garret attempts a jab but is countered by a hard right leg kick to the knee. Dave Ward connects with a strong body shot combo. Both fighters begin to exchange Ward catches Garret Hardy with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Garret Hardy gather himself. Garret Hardy says he is ok and the fight continues. Ward connects with a right that puts Garret off balance tumbling to the mat, as Ward towers over him.Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Dave Ward keeps Garret Hardy at a distance with some well timed jabs. Hardy attempts a striking combination, but Dave Ward forces the clinch. Hardy is hit by successive knees on either side of his ribcage. Hardy receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Dave Ward. "Pipe Bomb" grabs the plum and pulls Garret Hardys face towards a powerful knee which is blocked. "Pipe Bomb" releases the hold and lands an uppercut. Ward locks in a tight muay thai clinch and lands several knees to the ribs of Hardy. Garret Hardy receieves numerous knees to the thighs from "Pipe Bomb". A full foot sweep knocks Garret Hardy to the ground. As Garret Hardy attempts to keep Ward in front of him, Ward grabs Hardys ankle and viciously lays into his thigh with multiple kicks. Dave drops a huge strike to Hardys chin, landing into his guard. The bell signals the end of round 2.
Round 3 Garret circles Dave Ward, keeping him at bay with quick strikes. After dodging a jab-cross, "Pipe Bomb" lands a kick to the liver of Garret Hardy who steps back and begins to take a knee. "Pipe Bomb" rushes forward to capitalize but Garret Hardy stands back up and is met by a strong cross-uppercut that again backs him up. Dave Ward connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of Garret Hardy. Garret Hardy circles Dave Ward, mixing jabs with body shots. Garret throws a hard jab but Ward throws a cross right over the top that knocks Garret to the ground. The round comes to an end.
Round 4 "Pipe Bomb" hits a hard jab but misses with the follow up straight. Dave Ward weaves through a jab-cross combo but is hit with a nasty hook. Garret parries Wards jab and lands a liver shot that buckles "Pipe Bomb". "Pipe Bomb" rolls to his back with Garret standing over him. Garret Hardy kicks at the legs of Dave Ward and then asks him to stand up. The referee tells Dave Ward to stand. Garret Hardy connects with a right that puts Dave Ward off balance tumbling to the mat, as Garret Hardy towers over him. Dave thrusts his leg into Garret Hardys knee while grounded. Garret Hardy hovers over "Pipe Bomb" pushing his legs to the side and throwing punches down at his body and head. "Pipe Bomb" sends a hard up kick that rocks Garret Hardy. "Pipe Bomb" stands back up. Garret Hardy blocks a strong high kick from Ward and counters with a devastating left hook. Garret parries Daves jab and lands an uppercut that floors Dave. The bell signals the end of round 4.
Round 5 Garret Hardy hits a hook to the body and follows with a power straight that misses. Dave throws a few jabs at Garret Hardy that miss the mark. Hardy lands a strong outside leg kick that is returned by Dave. Hardy gets hit with a strong punch, putting him to the mat, but he recovers just in time to give up his back. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
