George Hardwick Folds Chris Bungard, Retains 155-Pound Title at CW 147

After a campaign of vicious leg kicks, George Hardwick get the second round TKO win.
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George Hardwick keeps reigning over the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 155-pound division.

In the CW 147 headliner, Hardwick (11-1, 5-1 CW) proved once more why he’s one of the most-interesting lightweights in Europe at the moment as he decimated Chris Bungard in their championship encounter. Hardwick studied his foe in the opening frame and patiently worked the legs and body. In turns, Bungard (17-8, 1-1 CW) countered with a knee to the body every time his opponent overcommitted. Hardwick’s strategy paid dividends in the second frame as he started having more and more success with his laser-sharp punches. A few seconds before the end of the round, Hardwick reached Bungard’s liver with a left punch, dropping the Scotsman on the spot. Hardwick followed up with a few more shots until referee Marc Goddard called the end of the clash. The official time indicated the 4:36 mark of Round 2.

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In the co-main event, former 145-pound champion Morgan Charriere spoiled the promotional debut of Daniel Bazant thanks to a split-decision victory. The pair gave birth to a hard-fought contest for three rounds, with both contestants having their moments to shine. Charriere (16-9-1, 4-3 CW) showcased his kickboxing background with some remarkable punch-kick combinations. The Frenchman went head-to-head with Bazant (7-4, 0-1 CW) on the canvas, where the Croatian standout had the edge over his adversary. Even though Bazant ended the clash on top of his foe, he couldn’t stop the fight from going the distance. Ultimately, two cageside judges drew 29-28 scorecards for Charriere, while the third saw the clash 28-29 for Bazant, rewarding “The Last Pirate” with the fifth decision victory in his career.

Will Currie has some devastating ground and pound 💥
Another big first round win for Drago 👏

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Elsewhere, up-and-coming 185-pounder Will Currie (9-2, 5-2 CW) demolished Michael Tchamou (3-2, 2-2 CW) with punches and elbows at 3:04 of Round 1; Jan Quaeyhaegens (10-4, 3-1 CW) overcame Erick da Silva (22-9, 0-2 CW) thanks to a knee-punches combination 26 seconds into their lightweight affair; and welterweight Omran Chaaban (4-1, 3-0 CW) wrecked George McManus (3-4, 2-3 CW) with a series of punches to the body at 3:12 of the third period.

The former champ Matt 'The Beast Bonner picks up a TKO win at #CW147. A big win for the middleweight, looking to make a statement!

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Prior, former middleweight kingpin Matthew Bonner (13-8-1, 10-6-1 CW) cracked Alan Carlos (13-11, 1-2 CW) with punches at 2:02 of Round 2; light heavyweight Matthew Byfield (5-1, 1NC; 2-0, 1NC CW) stopped Daniel Ladero Gartner (3-1, 0-1 CW) with punches at 2:58 of the second frame; 170-pounder Mush Aslani (4-3, 1-0 CW) smashed Adam Darby (1-1, 1-1 CW) with a heavy punch 19 seconds out of the gate; and Milton Afonso Cabral (2-2, 1-1 CW) crushed Paddy Wilkinson (0-1, 0-1 CW) with punches 47 seconds into their welterweight affair.