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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Underworld is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr. Torture. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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192 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underworld defending well as Haskins loads up on a big left hand.
Underworld throws a hook but Haskins avoids it easily.
Haskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Underworld is just out of range.
Underworld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haskins.
Underworld lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haskins shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haskins staying out of range there.
Haskins shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underworld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Underworld wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haskins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Underworld sprawls well initially but Haskins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haskins trying to control from half guard but Underworld is working away.
Haskins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Underworld is not content to let Haskins control the position.
Haskins wants to advance to full mount but Underworld doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Underworld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haskins passes Underworld's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but Underworld defending well.
Underworld wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haskins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Underworld has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haskins seems to be working for a kimura but Underworld defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Underworld blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haskins.
Haskins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Underworld doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haskins.
Haskins stops Underworld from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Haskins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Underworld.
Nice sprawl there from Underworld as Haskins shoots in.
Haskins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haskins shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Underworld lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Underworld tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haskins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haskins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Underworld pinned against the cage. Underworld gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins swings for the body but Underworld moves out of range.
Underworld connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins looks for a takedown but Underworld sprawls well.
Underworld lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hades Underworld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haskins throws a one two combo.
Underworld fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Underworld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haskins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins stops Underworld from standing up.
Haskins wants to control from the top but Underworld keeps moving.
Underworld wants to stand but Haskins is controlling the position.
Underworld keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Underworld wants to stand but Haskins is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Haskins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Haskins just misses with a punch to the body.
Underworld slips under a jab.
Underworld moves out of range of the strikes.
Haskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Underworld swivels and escapes.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but Underworld shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Haskins misses the target.
A big left from Haskins misses.
Underworld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck for Haskins with that takedown attempt.
Haskins shoots for a takedown but Underworld saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Underworld bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Todd Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins just misses with a punch to the body.
Underworld leaves Haskins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Underworld misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Haskins - just one landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haskins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Underworld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haskins fails with the takedown.
Underworld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haskins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haskins shoots in but no luck this time.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underworld as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Underworld might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haskins is defended easily by Underworld.
Underworld slaps away a takedown attempt from Haskins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Underworld swivels and escapes.
Underworld fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Underworld lands a nice looking body shot.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underworld as he jumps to the side.
Haskins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haskins misses with a body punch
and Underworld counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haskins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Underworld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haskins, pushing him back against the cage.
Underworld digs a right hand into Haskins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haskins's gas tank.
Underworld throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Underworld stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underworld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Underworld lands a left hand.
Underworld cracks Haskins with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Underworld.
Underworld lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haskins.
Underworld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haskins or not.
Underworld lands a shot to the body.
Underworld scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Underworld creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Underworld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Underworld throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haskinss head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Underworld scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Underworld lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underworld working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Underworld digs a right hand underneath Haskins's ribcage. Haskins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Underworld digs a right hand into Haskins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haskins's gas tank.
Underworld is leaning against Haskins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Underworld throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underworld lands a body shot.
Underworld lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Underworld.
Underworld scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Underworld lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Underworld lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Underworld.
Underworld lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Underworld works on Haskins's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Underworld.
Underworld lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Underworld cracks Haskins with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hades Underworld seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Underworld scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Nice body punch from Underworld.
Underworld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haskins or not.
Underworld stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Underworld.
Underworld lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haskins.
Underworld lands with a right to the head.
Underworld lands a body shot in the clinch.
Underworld lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Underworld.
Underworld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Underworld cracks Haskins with a nice body shot.
Underworld pushes Haskins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underworld lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Underworld lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
A short body shot lands from Underworld as the two fighters clinch.
Underworld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Underworld really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haskins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haskins shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haskins has his takedown stuffed
and Underworld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haskins tries to move into range but Underworld moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Underworld lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Underworld connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haskins momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins shoots in looking for a takedown but Underworld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haskins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haskins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Underworld leaves Haskins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Underworld is looking to clinch but Haskins is avoiding it.
Haskins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Underworld counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Haskins misses
and Underworld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haskins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Underworld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haskins has his takedown stuffed
and Underworld counters with a straight right hand.
Haskins shoots in looking for a takedown but Underworld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haskins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice cross by Underworld.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Underworld counters with a series of strikes. Haskins will be more careful next time no doubt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Haskins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Underworld lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Underworld. No joy for Haskins on that attempt.
Underworld lands with a nice combination. Haskins backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld leaves Haskins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Underworld lands a nice shot that snaps Haskins's head back.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Underworld counters with a straight right hand.
Haskins fails with the takedown
letting Underworld counter with a right hand.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Underworld makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haskins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Underworld counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lands a body shot.
Underworld lands a nice shot that snaps Haskins's head back.
Underworld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haskins, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Underworld.
Underworld works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underworld lands with a left to the head.
Haskins goes for a takedown attempt but Underworld pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hades Underworld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Underworld does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Underworld connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haskins momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Underworld dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Haskins shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underworld darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haskins misses with a looping left.
Underworld jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haskins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haskins throws a combination that misses
and Underworld counters with a stiff right hand.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Underworld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haskins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt - Underworld sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Underworld counters with a straight right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Underworld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haskins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haskins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underworld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Underworld moves into the clinch.
Underworld working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Underworld working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Underworld lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld is working Haskins over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Underworld.
A right hook to the body lands for Underworld.
A shot in the inside from Underworld.
Underworld lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Hades Underworld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Underworld.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch but Underworld keeps him there for the moment.
Haskins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is trying to drag Underworld to the mat but Underworld just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Haskins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot in the inside from Underworld.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haskins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haskins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haskins is working for takedown but Underworld is calmly controlling the position for now.
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Underworld as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hades Underworld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Underworld has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 43:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 43:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 43:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hades Underworld! Hades Underworld retains his middleweight title!
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hype
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