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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Hold Us. The crowd seem to be enjoying Flashlighter's choice of entrance music: Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique . Felix Flashlighter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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183 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hazan Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flashlighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flashlighter's calf.
Flashlighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flashlighter tries to clinch up
and Ali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter punishes Ali's body with a nice straight punch.
Flashlighter misses with a left hand
and Ali counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ali slips nicely into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flashlighter's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali trying to pass the guard but Flashlighter defending well.
Ali is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Flashlighter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ali's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ali's back!
Ali can't escape the position.
Flashlighter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ali doesn't escape.
Ali wants to control his opponent's hands but Flashlighter gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Ali do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Ali's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ali just trying to survive but Flashlighter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Flashlighter.
Ali trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ali wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali trying to control the position but Flashlighter manages to sink in the hooks.
Flashlighter controlling well, preventing Ali from escaping the position.
Ali tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ali keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hazan Ali 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.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flashlighter throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flashlighter lands with a cross.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flashlighter tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Ali slips a jab from Flashlighter.
Nice straight punches there by Flashlighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flashlighter.
Flashlighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flashlighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali tries to bum rush Flashlighter with a series of wild strikes but Flashlighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flashlighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Flashlighter misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flashlighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flashlighter, right into the meat.
Flashlighter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a wild body kick that Ali sees coming a mile off.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flashlighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flashlighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Flashlighter - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flashlighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flashlighter moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Ali throws a right and a left that Flashlighter avoids nicely.
Flashlighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flashlighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a body kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flashlighter.
Ali moves out of range as Flashlighter strikes.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Flashlighter is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flashlighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Flashlighter connects with the punch.
Ali is rocked!
Flashlighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Flashlighter just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Flashlighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut
and Ali counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flashlighter is not content to let Ali control the position.
Hazan Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flashlighter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Flashlighter is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Flashlighter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flashlighter thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Flashlighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Flashlighter moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Flashlighter throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flashlighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali swings for the body but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Flashlighter sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flashlighter misses with the body kick
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Flashlighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ali momentarily.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flashlighter.
Flashlighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ali scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali thows a body shot but no joy.
Ali is looking to wear down Flashlighter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ali swings for the body but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Flashlighter cracks Ali with an open hand slap.
Flashlighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flashlighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Flashlighter throws a head kick that misses
and Ali counters with a thumping low kick.
Ali throws a low kick but Flashlighter moves out of range easily.
Flashlighter darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Flashlighter scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
Flashlighter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flashlighter walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flashlighter tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Ali throws a leg kick but Flashlighter moved away.
Flashlighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flashlighter blocks a leg kick.
Flashlighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flashlighter throws a nice head kick!
Ali scores with a jab. Flashlighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Flashlighter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flashlighter throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Flashlighter.
Ali avoids the body shot from Flashlighter.
A punch lands to the side of Flashlighter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Flashlighter had a free shot at his head there.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Flashlighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Flashlighter slams his shin into Ali's torso.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flashlighter.
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flashlighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Flashlighter misses.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flashlighter checks a low kick from Ali.
Flashlighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flashlighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flashlighter 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
Felix Flashlighter very nearly forgot to thank PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% ) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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