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Event:
Pulse 65 - Kormrok vs Cranial
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hett.
San Sanich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanich throws a hook to the side of Hett's head but Hett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Hett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanich up against the cage.#TD2#
Hett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanich regains guard.
Sanich is pulling down on Hett's head. It's preventing any offense from Hett, at least for the moment.
Hett throws an elbow that misses. Sanich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hett's guard. Nice move by Sanich!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Hett keeps moving. #T1#
Sanich throwing strikes but missing.
Hett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform us that Hett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hett looking to control.
Hett wants to sweep here but Sanich controlling him for the moment.
Hett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanich.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanich throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanich won't allow Hett to sweep him here.
Hett is trying to keep Sanich in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hett scores with a takedown into Sanich's guard.
Sanich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sanich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hett tries to get to full guard but Sanich has control of the leg.
Sanich missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Sanich stops Hett from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Sanich 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.
Hett tries to roll over but Sanich keeps him under control.
Hett is trying to maintain the position but Sanich is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sanich passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sanich with a couple of short strikes.
Sanich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hett 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.
Hett tries to kick Sanich off but Sanich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanich is trying to control the action in half guard but Hett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hett tries to roll over but Sanich keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sanich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Sanich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hett moves out of range as Sanich strikes.
Hett throws a right and a left that Sanich avoids nicely.
Hett cracks Sanich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanich throws a right hand that Hett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hett also avoids with ease.
Hett tries to clinch but Sanich moves out of range.
Hett scores with the left hand. Sanich knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Hett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanich was covering up waiting for the punch and Hett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanich is trying to keep Hett in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sanich has his feet on Hett's thighs here. He's pushed Hett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). San Sanich!
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Event:
Pulse 60 - Dier vs Breznhev
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Boyfriend with a nice cross.
Hett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyfriend is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hett with a body shot.
Boyfriend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hett circles away quickly and effectively.
Hett tries to counter with a takedown but Boyfriend is quick to defend against it.
Boyfriend is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hett.
Hett attempts a counter takedown but Boyfriend avoids it well and moves away.
Hett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boyfriend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hett misses with a hook.
Boyfriend thuds his right hand into Hett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boyfriend thuds his right hand into Hett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boyfriend misses with an uppercut. Hett saw that one coming.
Hett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
A big left from Hett misses.
Hett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boyfriend misses with a few strikes there.
Boyfriend misses with a combination
#TD#
and Hett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hett.
Hett is working Boyfriend over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boyfriend wants to sweep but no luck.
Hett looking to sit in guard and control but Boyfriend gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boyfriend slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hett is trying to control the position but Boyfriend postures up.
My spies in Bonsai Club MMA inform me that Boyfriend has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Boyfriend showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boyfriend trying to control the position from guard on top but Hett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyfriend preventing the sweep.
Boyfriend trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hett's guard.
Boyfriend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boyfriend tries to stand but Hett is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Boyfriend won't allow Hett to sweep him here.
Hett controls Boyfriend momentarily but Boyfriend frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daniel Boyfriend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyfriend throws a series of punches but Hett moves out of range.
Boyfriend circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boyfriend counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Boyfriend.
Boyfriend uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hett.
As Hett backs off Boyfriend throws a huge counter combo but Hett manages to avoid it all.
Hett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hett closes the distance and clinches up with Boyfriend, looking for a takedown. Hett pushes Boyfriend against the cage but Boyfriend circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daniel Boyfriend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Boyfriend throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hett takes a swing at Boyfriend's ribcage but misses.
Hett walks into a straight right hand from Boyfriend.
Boyfriend lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyfriend connects with a looping right hand.
Boyfriend connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hett. Hett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Boyfriend cracks Hett with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hett looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Boyfriend finish him?
#ROC2#
Hett is rocked!
Hett fails to land the takedown.
Boyfriend is looking for the big counter here.
Oh Hett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Boyfriend misses.
Hett seems to have got his legs back now.
Hett gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Boyfriend gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hett is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Boyfriend!
Daniel Boyfriend gave a mention to Mizuko in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Pulse 54: Yuesheng/Dassler III
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Jefferasjeri Lopasderfca has been cut.
Lopasderfca looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Hett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hett misses with a knee to the head.
Lopasderfca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lopasderfca prevents a body shot from Hett. #TD#
Hett wants the takedown. Lopasderfca is fighting it off but Hett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lopasderfca's guard against the cage.
Hett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hett is working Lopasderfca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopasderfca's guard. #SUB#
Hett is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lopasderfca is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Asharad Hett!
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Event:
Pulse 47
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hett lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodri wants to get back to his feet but Hett passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Rodri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodri is pulling down on Hett's head to control his posture.
Rodri keeping moving, preventing Hett from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hett throws a big elbow that misses.
Hett lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Rodri has been cut.
Hett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hett won't allow Rodri to sweep him here.
Hett working some strikes from top position.
Hett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hett with a nice head shot there.
Hett is working Rodri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#
Jose Rodri's cut is getting worse.
Hett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Hett postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rodri covers up, he's hurt! Hett keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hett and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hett can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asharad Hett!
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Event:
Pulse 44
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodri looks to land a combination but Hett avoids it well.
Hett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rodri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Hett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Hett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hett lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Hett wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hett scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Hett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodri pushes Hett off looking to stand but Hett dives back in and keeps control.
Hett wants to pass to mount but Rodri is defending the position.
Hett works his way into side control. #SUB#
Hett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodri throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Rodri is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Rodri is not content to let Hett control the position.
Check out the look on Hett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rodri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hett's best efforts.
Rodri tries to roll over but Hett keeps him under control.
Rodri is trying to stand back up but Hett is controlling him
#T3#
Rodri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hett jumps into side control!
Hett is looking to take a break and control but Rodri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hett landing strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Rodri has been cut.
Hett looks up at the clock and then as Rodri takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rodri wants to control but Hett postures up.
Rodri is not content to let Hett control the position.
Hett scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
The cut above Jose Rodri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Hett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Hett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hett wants to control but Rodri is keeping him busy.
Rodri holds on to Hett's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rodri struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hett lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asharad Hett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Rodri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rodri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Hett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodri.
Hett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodri tries to clinch but Hett moves out of range.
Rodri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asharad Hett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rodri.
Rodri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hett doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodri circles away.
A head kick misses from Rodri. #TD#
Hett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodri quickly recovers to half guard.
Rodri wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jose Rodri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Asharad Hett!
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Event:
Pulse 41
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Warnings tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hett misses its target.
Warnings looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Warnings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hett.
#CL#
Hett instigates a clinch.
Warnings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warnings is looking to break free of the clinch but Hett has double underhooks. #TD#
Hett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hett scoring with some ground and pound.
Hett trying to control but Warnings is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Warnings!
Hett lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Hett content just to control the position here.
Warnings is squirming around, avoiding Hett's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hett working Warnings over with strikes here.
Hett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Warnings in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hett lands a big shot there that rocks Warnings but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Hett lands with some strikes.
Hett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hett trying to control but Warnings is having none of it.
Hett landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hett lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hett scoring with strikes but Warnings is staying in there.
Hett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hett lands with some strikes.
Hett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Warnings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Hett looking to control but Warnings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hett working the ground and pound effectively.
Hett tries to control but Warnings wriggling away.
Hett looking to finish Warnings with some ground and pound. This is bad for Warnings!#T4#
Warnings is bucking up trying to escape but Hett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hett with a couple of short strikes.
Hett lands a big shot there that rocks Warnings but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hett controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Hett is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Warnings is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asharad Hett!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 669 Round 1
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Hett tries for a takedown but Singh circles away easily
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hett throws a combination that misses
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Hett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hett darts in looking for a takedown but Singh gets double underhooks and turns Hett into the cage.
Singh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hett shoots and misses
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Yuvraj Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asharad Hett.
Singh blocks a leg kick.
Singh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hett looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Hett tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Singh feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hett sprawling to the canvas! Hett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Singh finish him?!
#ROC#
Hett is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hett is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Singh doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hett crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hett's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuvraj Singh!
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