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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haigh's entrance music is Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against . A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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168 cm
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157 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Haigh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hockles.
Haigh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Haigh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haigh. Hockles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haigh throws a hook but Hockles avoids it easily.
Hockles wants to slow Haigh down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Haigh.
Haigh scores with a body shot.
Hockles avoids the body shot from Haigh.
Hockles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haigh is able to avoid easily.
Haigh punishes Hockles's body with a nice straight punch.
Hockles avoids the head kick by Haigh.
Hockles wants to clinch up but Haigh keeps it at a distance.
Hockles throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hockles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haigh to score with a decent uppercut.
Haigh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Myers Hockles has been cut.
Hockles misses with a kick to the body
and Haigh counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hockles is rocked!
Haigh throws a head kick but Hockles moves out of range.
Haigh throws a sloppy head kick and Hockles moves out of range easily.
Myers Hockles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hockles throws a leg kick but Haigh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Haigh cracks Hockles with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Haigh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hockles to stand back up!
Hockles is still on wobbly legs! Can Haigh finish him?
Haigh throws a monster overhand right that drops Hockles! Haigh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Haigh!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Haigh thanked Big Bear Nutrition 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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