"Hardwick enters the UFC as both a Cage Warriors veteran and former champion, with a brief stint in Bellator earlier in his career. He made his name in Cage Warriors, going 7-0-1, capturing the featherweight belt, and defending it twice. While he's beaten solid regional competition throughout his run, his recent back-to-back wins over Javier Garcia and Keweny Lopes showed he's ready for the next step."
"Facing Hardwick is like walking into a wood chipper: he chips away at you until you're completely engulfed. He applies relentless pressure from the opening bell, cutting off the cage and forcing opponents into his preferred range, the pocket. That's where his sharp boxing shines. Hardwick thrives on volume, throwing constant combinations and changing tempo, angles, and targets. He mixes jabs, hooks, and kicks at all levels, never falling into predictable patterns."
Harry Hardwick, nicknamed 'Houdini', is a 30-year-old welterweight (170 lbs) from Middlesbrough fighting out of Middlesbrough Fight Academy with a pro record of 13-3-1, including 3 KOs and 4 submissions. He earned Cage Warriors recognition with a 7-0-1 run, captured the featherweight belt and defended it twice, and had a brief Bellator stint. Hardwick earned back-to-back wins over Javier Garcia and Keweny Lopes before stepping in on short notice to face Kaue Fernandes at UFC Paris. Hardwick applies relentless forward pressure, high-volume boxing, varied striking, improved takedown defense, durable chin, and effective offensive grappling with a suffocating body triangle. He can be hit clean and lacks one-punch knockout power.
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