Hardy, Dollaway get much needed wins at UFC 146: Prelims on FX

Miller’s showboating carried over at the start when he kept switching stances with long scissoring strides. He performed a noogie to the crowd’s delight while simultaneously firing a punch. But Dollaway provided most of the round’s action and forced Miller to the ground after catching him with a punch. As Miller fell to the canvas, his bandaged knee seemed to buckle, and it was never close to 100 percent for the remainder of the fight.

From there, the former Arizona State wrestler looked to earn the win with an awkward kimura attempt before Miller rolled his way out of the hold.

Miller bounced back in the second and rocked Dollaway with a big right hand that staggered him. Both fighters slipped and slid their way around the cage. Dollaway recovered and was once again able to secure top position to earn the round.

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As expected, the fight started with the trading of leather, but Hardy got the better of the exchanges, especially when clinched against the cage. After some early exchanges, the Brit then got some distance and unloaded a left hook that instantly dropped Ludwig.

Clearly ecstatic, Hardy immediately raised his arms in celebration before darting in to finish off the dazed kickboxer.

The end came at the 3:55 mark of the opening round.

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Duane “Bang” Ludwig Vs. Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Dan Hardy defeated Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig via Knockout (Strikes, Round 1, 3:51)

CB “The Doberman” Dollaway Vs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

C.B. Dollaway defeated Jason “Mayhem” Miller via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-26, 29-28)

Jamie Varner Vs. Edson Barboza

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Jamie Varner defeated Edson Barboza via TKO (Punches, Round 1, 3:23)

Darren Elkins Vs. Diego “Ceara” Brandao

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Darren Elkins defeated Diego Brandao via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)