"The bell rang and Hardwick immediately checked a leg kick from Rahiki. Rahiki slipped while throwing another kick, allowing Hardwick to quickly jump on his back. Rahiki reacted well and broke free almost instantly without facing any real danger. Back on the feet, Hardwick landed a stiff right hand as Rahiki continued working his kicks."
"Round two began with Hardwick clipping Rahiki, only for Rahiki to immediately return the favor and hurt Hardwick. Hardwick leaned his head against the cage to regain his composure before firing back, but the momentum didn't last long. Rahiki caught him with a left hand during an exchange that forced Hardwick backward."
"Rahiki then landed a spinning kick followed by a knee to the body. Hardwick caught the kick and attempted to wrestle, but Rahiki smartly turned into him and ended up on top. With only a little time remaining, Hardwick managed to push off and create space. However, the fight was stopped between rounds after Hardwick was found to have suffered a broken jaw."
Marwan Rahiki made his UFC promotional debut against Harry Hardwick at UFC Vegas 114 in a featherweight matchup. Rahiki, unbeaten from the Contender Series, faced Hardwick, who was seeking redemption after losing his UFC debut. The fight featured aggressive striking from both competitors with minimal defensive work. Round one showcased constant exchanges with kicks, punches, and body work. In round two, both fighters landed significant shots that hurt each other. Rahiki gained momentum with a spinning kick and knee to the body before attempting a takedown. The bout was stopped between rounds when Hardwick was discovered to have a broken jaw, ending the entertaining contest.
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