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Event:
Nuclear Revolution
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett jabs Couture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Couture off balance momentarily.
Hackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Couture punishes Hackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Couture looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Couture clinches with his opponent.
Couture will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hackett up against the cage.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Hackett.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Hackett is trying to force a seperation but Couture has the dominant position.#T1#
Couture dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Couture.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackett being controlled against the cage.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hackett's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hackett backs up against the cage.
Hackett takes one to the chin there.
Couture misses with a body punch
and Hackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Couture lands with an uppercut that bounces Hackett off the cage and back into range.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Couture swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Couture works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Couture - just one landing.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.#CL#
Couture pushes Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Couture there.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Couture coming out on top.
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Couture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Couture's calf.
Hackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture throws out a powerful jab.
Hackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture tries to counter by clinching up but Hackett breaks away and moves out of range.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Couture.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Couture clinches up with Hackett and pushes him back against the cage.
Couture has Hackett pushed against the cage.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Couture.
Couture dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Couture avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Couture dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Couture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Couture stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Couture sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Couture scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Couture connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hackett. Hackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Couture scores with a jab.
Couture throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands a jab to Hackett's midsection.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Couture catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hackett throws a head kick that Couture semi-blocks.
#CL#
Couture closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dan Couture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Couture blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett's coach down at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couture is leaning against Hackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hackett is breathing heavily.
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Couture - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Couture blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Couture pushes Hackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hackett.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture gets through Hackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hackett's efforts to push away.
Couture lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Couture.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Couture.
Hackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Hackett is rocked!
Couture pushes Hackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Couture digs a right hand underneath Hackett's ribcage. Hackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Couture scores with a hook to the body.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Couture.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Couture.
Good body shot from Couture.
Couture is pushing Hackett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture. #T3#
Hackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Couture is defending well for now.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.
Couture lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Couture just leaning against Hackett, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Couture.
Couture cracks Hackett with a nice body shot.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Couture.
Couture gets through Hackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Couture throws a big uppercut that drops Hackett! More strikes from Couture and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hackett lies dazed against the cage as Couture celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Couture!
Dan Couture retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Dan Couture made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Steve Hackett spoke after the fight, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn/shuffle'.
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Event:
LH46: Hackett vs Kromog
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
The Terror Of The Island swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett scores with a push kick.
The Terror Of The Island misses the body punch
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Terror Of The Island let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
We've been told by Hackett's head coaches at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hackett misses the target.
Hackett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett tries to clinch there but The Terror Of The Island circles away.
The Terror Of The Island with a hook.
A slow jab from The Terror Of The Island misses its intended target.
The Terror Of The Island misses the body punch
and Hackett counters with a body kick that stops The Terror Of The Island in his tracks momentarily.
Hackett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight left.
Hackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a body shot.
The Terror Of The Island throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett moves out of range as The Terror Of The Island strikes.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
The Terror Of The Island checks a leg kick.
Hackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Hackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Terror Of The Island, pushing him back against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Terror Of The Island tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Terror Of The Island struggles to land a body shot inside as Hackett controls his hands.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hackett blocks an uppercut.
Hackett tries to work over The Terror Of The Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
The Terror Of The Island's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Terror Of The Island lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hackett at a distance.
Hackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Terror Of The Island in his tracks. #T3#
The Terror Of The Island misses with a jab to the body
and Hackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The Terror Of The Island really felt that one!
The Terror Of The Island misses with a left hand
and Hackett counters with a body kick that stops The Terror Of The Island in his tracks momentarily.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Terror Of The Island lands the left hand.
Hackett looks for the body kick but The Terror Of The Island saw that one coming.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Terror Of The Island.
A swing and a miss from The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackett tries to clinch up but The Terror Of The Island circles away and keeps his distance.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a body shot.
#T4#
The Terror Of The Island works Hackett's body with a nice hook.
Hackett throws out a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range and Hackett only half commits.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight left.
The Terror Of The Island throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hackett on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hackett momentarily.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook
and Hackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Terror Of The Island looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
The Terror Of The Island chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses The Terror Of The Island's front leg but catches the back leg as The Terror Of The Island tries to avoid it.
Hackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a looping right.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a hook.#T1#
The Terror Of The Island swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackett slips under a jab from The Terror Of The Island.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Hackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Hackett tries to move into range but The Terror Of The Island moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hackett avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
#T2#
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett pushes The Terror Of The Island away with a front kick.
Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Terror Of The Island.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island misses.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from The Terror Of The Island does it's job there.
The Terror Of The Island throws a right hand that Hackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hackett also avoids with ease.#T3#
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hackett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Terror Of The Island sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The Terror Of The Island's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hackett tries to land a front kick but The Terror Of The Island steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Hackett clinches.
The Terror Of The Island tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett lands an elbow inside.
Hackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Terror Of The Island or not.
The Terror Of The Island is breathing heavily.
The Terror Of The Island's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Terror Of The Island blocks the elbow strike.
The Terror Of The Island has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hackett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Terror Of The Island's elbow.
The Terror Of The Island tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing The Terror Of The Island back against the cage.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
The Terror Of The Island prevents a body shot from Hackett.
The Terror Of The Island prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Terror Of The Island's elbow.
The Terror Of The Island misses with some punches.
Hackett working hard to break the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hacketts head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hackett blocking some punches.
The Terror Of The Island avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Terror Of The Island breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Hackett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
The Terror Of The Island misses the shot to the body.
Hackett looks to land a combination. The Terror Of The Island sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Terror Of The Island's head.
The Terror Of The Island tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island lands the left hand.
A shot to the body from The Terror Of The Island misses
and Hackett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Terror Of The Island is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett tries to work over The Terror Of The Island's front leg with a kick but The Terror Of The Island checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Terror Of The Island! But no joy.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
As The Terror Of The Island tries to get set, Hackett tries to push him back and clinch up but The Terror Of The Island manages to avoid the attempt.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.#T1#
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
The Terror Of The Island throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Terror Of The Island lands a slapping body shot.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hackett thinking.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett thuds his right hand into The Terror Of The Island's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Terror Of The Island slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Hackett moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Terror Of The Island blocking some punches.
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett landing knees to the body.
The Terror Of The Island takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hackett's efforts to push away.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett pushes The Terror Of The Island back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
The Terror Of The Island cracks Hackett with a nice body shot.
The Terror Of The Island blocks an uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hackett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Terror Of The Island struggles to land a body shot inside as Hackett controls his hands.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Terror Of The Island is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hackett. The Terror Of The Island shrugs it off though. #T4#
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett tries to score with a low kick but The Terror Of The Island moves his leg out of the way.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
Hackett thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett tried to counter with a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island avoided it.
The Terror Of The Island lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackett circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a double jab.
And Hackett counters with a quick kick to the body but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
Hackett moves away from the strike by The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
The Terror Of The Island throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Terror Of The Island manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Steve Hackett did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
The Terror Of The Island misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
A punch lands to the side of Hackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hackett defending well as The Terror Of The Island loads up on a big left hand.
And Hackett counters with a quick kick to the body but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
The Terror Of The Island takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Terror Of The Island takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range of the body kick.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett doesn't manage to clinch there - The Terror Of The Island circles away.
The Terror Of The Island walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett tries to land a body kick
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hackett lands with a kick to the temple. The Terror Of The Island shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
The Terror Of The Island waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Hackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Terror Of The Island swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackett.
The Terror Of The Island looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island moves forwards but Hackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws a right and a left that Hackett avoids nicely. #T2#
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Terror Of The Island is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Terror Of The Island swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackett connects with a right hand. The Terror Of The Island shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett lands a front kick.
The Terror Of The Island takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Terror Of The Island paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Hackett throws a body punch but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
The Terror Of The Island lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Terror Of The Island lands a jab to Hackett's midsection.
The Terror Of The Island looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but The Terror Of The Island is out of range.
Hackett throws the left hand but The Terror Of The Island avoids the punch easily.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a jab. Hackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
A head kick by Hackett misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Terror Of The Island tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
A short uppercut from The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett tries to work over The Terror Of The Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Terror Of The Island lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett tries a body shot but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but The Terror Of The Island avoids the damage to the body.
The Terror Of The Island is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
The Terror Of The Island manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Hackett is predictable there
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hackett thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Hackett misses with a head kick.
The Terror Of The Island waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
The Terror Of The Island lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island misses with an uppercut.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Terror Of The Island just misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett moves out of range as The Terror Of The Island strikes.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett tries to counter by clinching up but The Terror Of The Island breaks away and moves out of range.
Hackett throws a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island moved away.
The Terror Of The Island lands a body shot.
Hackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Terror Of The Island unleashes a big counter combination but Hackett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by The Terror Of The Island. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight left.
The Terror Of The Island waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Hackett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island misses the shot to the body. #T2#
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight right.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hackett's hands.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of The Terror Of The Island's side.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror Of The Island connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hackett's hands.
The Terror Of The Island swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
The Terror Of The Island lands a really nice looking cross but Hackett seems unphased.
Hackett misses with a body punch
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
The Terror Of The Island thuds a left hand into Hackett's body.
The Terror Of The Island with a nice cross.
The Terror Of The Island connects with the punch.
The Terror Of The Island punishes Hackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of The Terror Of The Island's side.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but The Terror Of The Island ducks down to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from The Terror Of The Island.
Hackett appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a wild body shot.
The Terror Of The Island misses with an uppercut. Hackett saw that one coming.
The Terror Of The Island pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett feints and then cracks The Terror Of The Island's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Terror Of The Island down.
The Terror Of The Island throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
The Terror Of The Island throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island cracks Hackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kromog The Terror Of The Island comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Terror Of The Island 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
Kromog The Terror Of The Island is the new light heavyweight champion!
Steve Hackett spoke after the fight, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn/shuffle'.
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LH43: Hackett vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hackett counters with a big head kick but Nurmagomedov shrugs it off.
We've been told by Hackett's head coaches at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hackett defending well though.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hackett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hackett tries to get out of the position.
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!
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Hackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Hackett defends it. #T1#
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hackett defending well though.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hackett's head.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov working Hackett over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hackett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Well, if Nurmagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackett keeps working.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Nurmagomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackett keeps working.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hackett to regain full guard. #T3#
Hackett can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hackett to regain full guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hackett is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Hackett tries to improve position but can't.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hackett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hackett can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Nurmagomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nurmagomedov advances to full mount.
Hackett holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nurmagomedov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hackett because Nurmagomedov loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Hackett is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hackett tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hackett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hackett tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hackett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett scores with a push kick.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hackett avoids it really well and circles away.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1##TD2#
Hackett tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hackett kicks Nurmagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Hackett blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Hackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Hackett!#REVR#
Hackett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hackett's guard. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Hackett's body and controls the position. #T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hackett has wrist control.
Hackett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Hackett's body and controls the position.
Hackett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hackett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nurmagomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hackett is avoiding damage well.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Hackett's head but Hackett avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Hackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Nurmagomedov avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
Hackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs Hackett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hackett pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Hackett shows good takedown defense.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackett defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Hackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nurmagomedov's calf.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Hackett counters with a solid body kick.
Nurmagomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hackett counters with a left and a right that stings Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Hackett gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Hackett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Hackett shows good takedown defense.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
Hackett pushes Nurmagomedov away with a front kick.
Hackett lands with a kick to the temple. Nurmagomedov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hackett cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hackett throws a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett connects with a high kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hackett counters with a body kick that stops Nurmagomedov in his tracks momentarily.
Steve Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hackett scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hackett sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hackett stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Nurmagomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hackett thows a body kick. Nurmagomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Hackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
Hackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackett lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Hackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett lands an overhand right.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Hackett pushes Nurmagomedov away with a front kick.
Hackett is looking to wear down Nurmagomedov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Hackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nurmagomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Nurmagomedov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hackett swivels and escapes.#T4#
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hackett looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Hackett counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hackett.
Nurmagomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hackett.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hackett sprawls well. Hackett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hackett counters with a three punch combo that has Nurmagomedov backing up. Nurmagomedov nods at Hackett to acknowledge the strikes.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and Hackett counters with a leg kick.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Hackett scores with a jab. Nurmagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackett defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Hackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hackett as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Hackett lands a head kick!
Hackett lands a high kick!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Hackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hackett cracks Nurmagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov. #T2#
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Hackett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hackett keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Hackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hackett sprawls well initially but Nurmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hackett's head.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Hackett is blocking nicely.
Hackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov. #T3#
Hackett is refusing to be controlled, as Nurmagomedov sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Hackett dodges it nicely.
Hackett is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a strike but Hackett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Hackett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hackett tries to avoid it but Nurmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hackett to the ground. Hackett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Hackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagomedov.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Hackett sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hackett defends it nicely.
Hackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett had his way with Khabib Nurmagomedov in that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hackett to the mat! Hackett manages to get full guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hackett scores with a hook.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hackett circles away.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hackett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Hackett's guard.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard.
Hackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov advances position into side control!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Steve Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nurmagomedov advances to mount.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nurmagomedov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Hackett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hackett because Nurmagomedov loaded up on that one.
Nurmagomedov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hackett looks a forlorn figure.
Nurmagomedov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Nurmagomedov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nurmagomedov wants to control the pace but Hackett is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a head shot.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Hackett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 48:46
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 48:46
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett retains his light heavyweight title!
Steve Hackett looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn/shuffle'.
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Event:
LH39: Hackett vs Jones
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Hackett connects with a high kick.
Jones lands a jab to Hackett's midsection.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackett.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hackett counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Jones misses with a hook. Hackett ducked under it nicely.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to bum rush Hackett with a series of wild strikes but Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Hackett's head coaches at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett connects with a high kick.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hackett lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Hackett is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Hackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Jones.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones looks winded!
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Hackett blocks a jab.#T2#
Good shot there by Hackett.
Hackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hackett! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Steve Hackett took to the microphone: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn/shuffle'.
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Event:
LH35: Hackett vs Rockwell
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockwell.
Rockwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackett defends well and Rockwell ends up having to push Hackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Rockwell gets the takedown into side control.
Hackett's coaches at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Rockwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Rockwell tries for a kimura but Hackett is defending well. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hackett has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rockwell tries for a kimura but Hackett is defending well. #SUB2#
Rockwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in Evolution MMA inform me that Rockwell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hackett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockwell on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hackett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rockwell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hackett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rockwell's guard! Nice work there by Hackett!
Hackett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rockwell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rockwell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hackett uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Rockwell tries to buck Hackett off but Hackett is having none of it.
Hackett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rockwell tries to buck Hackett off but Hackett is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rockwell is still trying to improve position.
Rockwell keeps trying to improve his position.
Rockwell regains half guard.
Rockwell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rockwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep. Hackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockwell wants to control but Hackett is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rockwell wants to sweep but Hackett has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lew Rockwell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rockwell shoots and misses
and Hackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Rockwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rockwell misses with a takedown
and Hackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell misses with a takedown attempt - Hackett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hackett as he avoids it easily.
And Hackett counters with a quick kick to the body but Rockwell blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockwell.
Hackett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of Rockwell's side.
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Rockwell to the canvas! Hackett follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Steve Hackett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
LH30: Hackett vs Harrak III
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Harrak clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harrak.
Harrak misses with some punches.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrak's elbow.
Harrak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Harrak. #BC#
Hackett breaks the clinch.
Hackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harrak misses with a straight right.
Hackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrak's sensitive parts.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Harrak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hackett momentarily.
Harrak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Harrak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett throws a hook but Harrak avoids it easily.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Harrak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harrak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harrak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A right-left combo lands from Harrak.
Harrak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Hackett gets tackled into the cage by Harrak. Harrak maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harrak - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Hackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hackett. Harrak shrugs it off though.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrak counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett throws a head kick but Harrak moves out of range.
It seemed like Harrak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Hackett slips a jab from Harrak.
Hackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Harrak avoided it.
Hackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harrak.
Harrak connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Hackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Hackett with a nice cross.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrak checks a low kick from Hackett.
Harrak lands with an uppercut that bounces Hackett off the cage and back into range.
Hackett throws a head kick but Harrak moves out of range.
Harrak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harrak swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a low kick, right behind Harrak 's knee.
The fighters circling - Harrak throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Harrak misses with a left hand
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Harrak was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett thows a body kick. Harrak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Harrak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harrak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Harrak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrak tries to clinch but Hackett moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Harrak moves out of range easily.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harrak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackett walks into a left hand.
Harrak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Harrak counter with a right hand.
Hackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harrak throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hackett scores with a head kick.
Harrak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harrak 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.
Harrak throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Harrak throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Harrak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Harrak moved away.
Harrak connects with a body shot that sends Hackett's belly button to the back.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Harrak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrak can do to turn this around?
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrak misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Harrak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Harrak.
Harrak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Harrak scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Hackett.#T1#
Hackett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harrak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Harrak off balance momentarily.
Harrak is looking to clinch.
Harrak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Harrak misses.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett slips a straight right by Harrak.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Harrak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrak! But no joy.
Harrak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hackett.
Hackett defending well as Harrak loads up on a big left hand.
Harrak misses with a hook
letting Hackett counter with a right hand.
Hackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Hackett misses. #T2#
Harrak scores with a hook to the body. Hackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
You can see that Harrak has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hackett scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Harrak misses with a two punch combination.
Harrak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harrak avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Harrak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hackett throws a shot to the body.
Harrak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a leg kick
enabling Harrak to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett staying out of range there.#T3#
Harrak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Harrak counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett is looking to slow Harrak down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Harrak misses.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrak's sensitive parts.
Harrak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrak throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Hackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hackett misses with a left hand
and Harrak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harrak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett throws a body kick that misses
and Harrak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harrak blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Harrak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrak lands a head shot.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackett.
Good standup being displayed there by Harrak as he connects with a hook.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Harrak tries to clinch but Hackett is having none of it.
It appears Hackett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Harrak.
A big left from Harrak misses.
Steve Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackett throws a body kick that misses.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Hackett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrak counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harrak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
Harrak tries to clinch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrak throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Hackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Harrak misses with a straight right.
Harrak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hackett counters with a low kick, right behind Harrak 's knee.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harrak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hackett lands with a hook. Harrak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackett lands a high kick!
Harrak throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett cracks the inside of Harrak's front leg.
Harrak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
Harrak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hackett thows a body kick. Harrak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
Hackett is looking to slow Harrak down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Harrak scores with a one two! Hackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Hackett misses
and Harrak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Harrak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrak throws out the jab.
Hackett moves forwards but Harrak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrak.
A jab from Harrak misses.
Hackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Harrak.
Harrak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Good shot there by Harrak.
Hackett punishes Harrak's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Harrak throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Harrak throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harrak in his tracks.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrak.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrak counters with a straight right hand.
Harrak misses with a hook.
Hackett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Harrak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Harrak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harrak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hackett under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Hackett there.
Harrak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrak avoids the head kick by Hackett.
A little jabbing left from Harrak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
Hackett keeps Harrak at a distance using the push kick.
Harrak tries to clinch there but Hackett circles away.
Harrak throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrak misses with a few strikes there.
Hackett tried to counter with a leg kick but Harrak avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harrak scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Hackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
Harrak tries to bum rush Hackett with a series of wild strikes but Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Harrak.
Harrak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Harrak.
Hackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Harrak is out of range.
Harrak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrak doesn't manage to clinch there - Hackett circles away.
#T1#
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Harrak throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrak manages to avoid it.
Harrak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackett throws a jab when Harrak was well out of range.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Harrak checks a leg kick.
Harrak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hackett throws a head kick but Harrak moves out of range.
Hackett throws a head kick but Harrak moves out of range.
Hackett swings for the body but Harrak moves out of range.
A nice side step and Harrak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrak, as that shot connected.
Harrak throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrak throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A jab from Hackett misses.
Harrak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harrak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harrak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Harrak throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Harrak misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harrak avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Harrak scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hackett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harrak just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Hackett
and Harrak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Harrak looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett thumps Harrak with a low kick.
Harrak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Harrak.
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Harrak counters with a nice body shot.
Hackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrak.
Harrak works Hackett's body with a nice hook.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrak misses the target.
Hackett throws a jab when Harrak was well out of range.#T4#
Harrak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harrak throws a shot to the body.
Hackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Harrak down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett misses with a head kick.
Hackett slips a jab and a cross from Harrak.
Hackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Harrak's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrak tries to avoid it.
Hackett throws a lazy right hand but Harrak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Hackett.
Hackett throws a hook but Harrak avoids it easily.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Steve Hackett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Harrak throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrak throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett lands a jab to the nose.
Hackett scores with a head kick. Harrak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Harrak is rocked!
Hackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Harrak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Harrak forces Hackett back against the cage and clinches.
Harrak lands a shoulder strike.
Harrak tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett prevents a body shot from Harrak.
Hackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Harrak fails to land.
Harrak has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Harrak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Harrak is working Hackett over against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Harrak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Harrak misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrak.
Harrak is leaning against Hackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harrak avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Harrak lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Harrak.
#BC#
Hackett breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
A lazy left from Harrak finds it's target.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and Harrak counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrak throws out the jab.
Harrak loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Omar Harrak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harrak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Harrak sizes up Hackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harrak throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Harrak misses.
Crunch! Hackett slams his shin into Harrak's torso.
Harrak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harrak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Harrak down.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrak.
Harrak throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Harrak throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrak.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett lands a head kick!
Good exchange - Hackett coming out on top.
Harrak scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Harrak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackett moves out of range as Harrak strikes.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Hackett scores with a jab.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Harrak.
Harrak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harrak misses with a straight left.
Harrak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrak catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harrak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrak misses with a double jab
and Hackett counters with a nice kick to the body.
Harrak slips a straight right by Hackett.
Harrak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Harrak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett retains his light heavyweight title!
Steve Hackett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
LH26: Hackett vs Mitchell
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Hackett's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hackett's waist but Hackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mitchell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
Mitchell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Hackett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mitchell! But no joy.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hackett defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Mitchell.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steve Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Hackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Hackett.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Mitchell has been cut.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Mitchell tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Mitchell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mitchell is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett. #TD2#
Mitchell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hackett!#SUB2#
Mitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Hackett is defending well.
Hackett is trying to buck Mitchell off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mitchell taking a breather here.
Hackett prevents Mitchell from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Mitchell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mitchell controls the position.#SUB2#
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hackett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hackett, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hackett, who protects the arm well.
Mitchell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hackett's legs.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Hackett is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Mitchell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
You can see that Mitchell has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett walks into a jab.
Mitchell needs to keep his hands up - Hackett had a free shot at his head there.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hackett at a distance.
Mitchell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mitchell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hackett rather than just go for the knockout.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Hackett thows a body kick. Mitchell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Mitchell fails with the takedown.
Hackett feints and then cracks Mitchell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mitchell down.
Hackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hackett avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Hackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Mitchell.
Hackett connects with a crisp jab.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hackett is looking for a counter combo.
Mitchell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.#KD#
Hackett sends Mitchell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hackett is motioning to the referee to let Mitchell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mitchell off his feet! Mitchell tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Oblivion Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Event:
LH21:Harrak vs Hackett II
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Hackett scores with a head kick. Harrak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Harrak has been cut.
Harrak moves out of range as Hackett throws a body kick.
Harrak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrak throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a right hand to the body.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Harrak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Harrak - just one landing.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Harrak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrak digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Harrak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Harrak throws a series of punches but Hackett avoids them all with ease.
Harrak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Harrak's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrak tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hackett cracks the inside of Harrak's front leg.
Harrak with a hook.#T1#
Harrak misses the shot to the body.
Harrak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harrak throws out a powerful jab.
Hackett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harrak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harrak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hackett throws a body punch but Harrak moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harrak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett is looking to slow Harrak down with leg kicks.
Harrak lands with a hook. Hackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harrak tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Harrak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harrak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harrak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett throws a body kick that misses.
Harrak missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrak misses the shot to the body.
Hackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD2#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Harrak tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Harrak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harrak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hackett has time to react.
Hackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Harrak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Harrak misses.
Hackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrak.
Hackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Harrak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrak.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Harrak finds it's target.
Harrak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Harrak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harrak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrak tries to clinch up.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Harrak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Hackett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Harrak to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hackett at a distance.
Hackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrak counters with a straight right hand.
Harrak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harrak is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrak. That snapped Hackett's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Harrak there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrak blocks the body kick.
Harrak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Harrak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Harrak's cut.
That's time! Harrak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Harrak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Harrak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackett can do to turn this around?
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Hackett tries to move into range but Harrak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Harrak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hackett in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC2#
Hackett breaks from the clinch.
Hackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hackett looks for the body kick but Harrak saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Harrak.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Harrak finds it's way through Hackett's defenses.
Harrak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hackett needs to keep his hands up - Harrak had a free shot at his head there.
Harrak misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Hackett slips under a jab from Harrak.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Harrak to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrak throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a low kick, right behind Harrak 's knee.
Hackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harrak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Hackett is rocked!
Harrak misses with a looping right.
Harrak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackett. Hackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrak's sensitive parts.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harrak lands with a right hand.
Hackett is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrak finish him?
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!
Harrak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Hackett seems to have recovered his senses.
Harrak stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrak seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Harrak moves into the clinch.
Harrak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hackett tries to work over Harrak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrak working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harrak throws out a powerful jab.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Omar Harrak is winning the standup battle so far.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hackett takes one to the chin there.
Harrak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harrak tries to clinch but Hackett moves out of range. #T3#
Hackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Harrak.
Harrak lands with a good body shot.
Harrak throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Harrak cracks Hackett with a good jab.
Harrak looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Harrak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hackett throws a head kick but Harrak moves out of range.
#CL#
Harrak clinches.
Harrak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrak lands a right hand.
Harrak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Hackett throws a low kick, looking for Harrak's leg but Harrak calmly moves out of range.
Harrak misses with a straight left.
Hackett throws a low kick but Harrak avoids it.
Harrak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harrak scores with the left hand. Hackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Harrak scores with a nice right hand.
Harrak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackett misses with a right hand
and Harrak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hackett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harrak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harrak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harrak slips a straight right by Hackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrak swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Harrak.
Harrak swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Harrak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Harrak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Harrak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Harrak lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Harrak throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Hackett.
Hackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
Harrak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackett feints and then cracks Harrak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrak down.
Harrak digs a good hook to Hackett's body.
A low kick from Hackett is predictable there
and Harrak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrak misses with a wild combination.
Harrak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrak throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Harrak off balance momentarily.
Hackett lands a front kick.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrak. That did some damage!
Harrak's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Harrak throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hackett lands a jab to Harrak's midsection.
Harrak connects with a body shot.
Hackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrak misses with a looping left.
Harrak scores with a decent looking hook.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrak slips under a jab from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a left hand
and Harrak counters with a nice body shot.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Harrak moves out of range easily.
Harrak connects with a body shot that sends Hackett's belly button to the back.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett tries a quick counter leg kick but Harrak is wise to it.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harrak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harrak counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harrak with a hook.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
A shot to the body from Harrak misses
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrak tries to clinch but Hackett is having none of it. #T3#
Harrak scores with a hook.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A combination from Harrak does no damage.
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harrak throws a shot to the body.
Harrak throws a shot to the body.
Hackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harrak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Hackett responds with a good body kick, but Harrak manages to step out the way in time.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harrak swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
#T4#
Harrak lands with a good body shot.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett lands a head kick!
Hackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Harrak.
Hackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Harrak's head but Harrak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harrak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Harrak. Beautiful body shot.
Harrak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrak tries to clinch up but Hackett circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Harrak clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Harrak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Harrak works Hackett's body with a nice hook.
Harrak lands with an uppercut that bounces Hackett off the cage and back into range.
Hackett misses with a body kick.
Harrak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harrak's corner calls for a 1-2. Harrak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harrak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hackett manages to avoid it.
Harrak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Harrak scores with a hook.
Hackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Harrak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Harrak's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrak tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrak misses with a hook. Hackett ducked under it nicely.
Harrak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Hackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harrak throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrak's calf.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrak. That did some damage!
Harrak throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Harrak connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harrak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harrak cracks Hackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
Harrak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Hackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hackett takes one on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrak throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrak misses with a two punch combination.
Harrak misses with a two punch combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Harrak avoids it.
Harrak misses with a lunging right hand
and Hackett counters with a thumping low kick.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Harrak lands with a hook. Hackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackett cracks the inside of Harrak's front leg. #KD2#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Harrak tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Harrak back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Harrak is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
Harrak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Harrak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T3#
Hackett wants to slow Harrak down by chopping away at his legs.
Harrak throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett throws out a counter right but Harrak avoids it with no problem.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harrak's head.
Oh Harrak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrak connects with a single shot there.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrak lands a jab to Hackett's midsection.
Harrak seems to have got his legs back now.
Harrak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Harrak.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Harrak wants to clinch.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrak's sensitive parts. #T4#
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Harrak looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrak avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Harrak closes the distance but Hackett moves to the side
and Hackett counters with a big head kick but Harrak shrugs it off. #CL#
Harrak moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harrak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harrak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Harrak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Steve Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Omar Harrak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hackett misses with a left hand
letting Harrak counter with a right hand.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harrak throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harrak counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrak.
Hackett throws a low kick, looking for Harrak's leg but Harrak calmly moves out of range.
Harrak checks a low kick from Hackett.
Hackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harrak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harrak's head.
Harrak throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hackett scores with a head kick.
Harrak throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Harrak coming out on top.#T1#
Hackett throws a nice looking combination but Harrak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Harrak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Hackett misses the body punch
and Harrak counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Harrak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hackett under the eye.
Harrak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrak digs a good hook to Hackett's body.
Harrak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harrak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harrak throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Steve Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Harrak.
Harrak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hackett momentarily.
Harrak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harrak checks a low kick from Hackett.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Harrak.
Harrak misses with a lunging right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrak thinking.
Harrak looks to land a combination. Hackett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harrak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Hackett throws a powerful right kick. Harrak tried to block low but the kick was high! Harrak was taken right off of his feet! Hackett jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steve Hackett waved his t-shirt featuring Island's Forbidden Fruits's logo in front of the cameras.
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LH17: Jackson vs Houghton II
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Hackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harrak misses with a looping right.
Harrak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harrak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harrak thuds his right hand into Hackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harrak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hackett in his tracks.
Hackett misses with a body kick.
Hackett connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harrak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrak.
Hackett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrak misses with a looping left.
Harrak connects with a body shot that sends Hackett's belly button to the back.#T1#
Harrak blocks the body kick.
Harrak throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
Hackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrak digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Harrak digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Harrak misses with a looping right.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Harrak stumbling back into the cage.
Harrak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett throws an off balance right hand
and Harrak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Harrak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hackett lands a head kick. Harrak smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett motions for Harrak to come forward. Hackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harrak stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackett cracks the inside of Harrak's front leg.
Harrak misses with a right hand
and Hackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Harrak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
As Harrak backs away, Hackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harrak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrak.
Hackett walks into a jab.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harrak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Harrak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Harrak scores with a jab to the head.
Harrak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Harrak was not able to check.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Hackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrak stalls.
Harrak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harrak continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrak looks winded!
Harrak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hackett throws an elbow but it misses.
Harrak blocks an uppercut.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Harrak. #T4#
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
Hackett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrak wants to break free but Hackett has control.
Harrak blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Harrak gets through Hackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Harrak controls the action.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Harrak controls the action.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hackett tries a body shot but Harrak blocks it.
Harrak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrak lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Harrak blocks an elbow strike.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrak prevents a body shot from Hackett.
A right hook to the body lands for Harrak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Harrak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harrak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harrak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harrak lands with an overhand left.
Hackett cracks the inside of Harrak's front leg.
Hackett misses with a hook to the body
enabling Harrak to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Harrak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harrak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Omar Harrak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrak lands with a straight right. Hackett didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harrak punishes Hackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Harrak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harrak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harrak scores with a body shot.
Harrak connects with a body shot.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Harrak loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Harrak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Harrak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Harrak blocks the low kick.#T2#
Harrak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Harrak's leg. Harrak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett thows a body kick. Harrak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harrak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harrak throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrak.
Nice shot by Harrak.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrak.
#T3#
Hackett lands a high kick!
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrak blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harrak throws a hook but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett throws a quick counter head kick but Harrak was just out of range.
Hackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harrak scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Harrak throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a body kick.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Harrak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Harrak slips the punch.
Harrak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harrak avoids a kick to the body.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harrak, as that shot connected.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrak.
Hackett lands a jab.
Harrak connects with a body shot.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harrak's head.
Harrak throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Hackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrak.
Harrak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hackett tries to land a body kick
and Harrak counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackett throws a lazy head kick
enabling Harrak to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body
and Harrak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Hackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrak throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Harrak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hackett in his tracks. #T1#
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Harrak avoids it.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Harrak as he connects with a hook.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackett is looking to wear down Harrak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Harrak avoids it.
Harrak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Harrak's head but Harrak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Harrak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Hackett. Beautiful body shot.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett scores with a head kick.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harrak pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Hackett throws a push kick but Harrak slaps the foot to one side.
Harrak misses with a lunging right hand
and Hackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Harrak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harrak! But no joy.
Harrak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Harrak lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Harrak stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Harrak misses.
Harrak digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harrak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harrak throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with an inside leg kick.
Harrak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Harrak misses.
It looked like Hackett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrak moves away.
Hackett throws a leg kick
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Harrak.#T4#
A big right from Harrak misses.
Harrak moves out of range as Hackett strikes.
It seemed like Harrak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harrak lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrak.
Harrak fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrak misses with a left hand
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harrak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Harrak lands a jab to Hackett's midsection.
Hackett pushes Harrak away with a front kick.
Harrak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hackett.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Harrak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hackett throws a lazy body kick
and Harrak counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Omar Harrak just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A head kick by Hackett misses
and Harrak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hackett thows a body kick. Harrak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harrak scores with a nice head shot.
Hackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harrak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Harrak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Harrak's leg. Harrak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Hackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Harrak in the body.
Harrak misses with a body shot.
Hackett half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harrak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hackett - the referee stops the clock and Harrak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hackett. Harrak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harrak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. Harrak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Harrak off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Hackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harrak tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Hackett. #CL#
Hackett has Harrak up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrak tries to circle away but Hackett has him pinned against the cage.
Harrak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hackett is keeping busy.
Hackett tries to work over Harrak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrak controls his hands.
Hackett working aggressively here.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrak tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Harrak on the inside.
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!
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harrak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Harrak lands a right hand.
Harrak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrak tries to stall but Hackett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Omar Harrak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harrak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hackett as Harrak tries to tie him up.
Harrak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Harrak controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrak.
Hackett lands an elbow inside that Harrak shrugs off.
Hackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrak avoids it.
Harrak avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Harrak avoids a wild elbow strike from Hackett.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4##BC2#
Harrak breaks from the clinch.
Harrak swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Harrak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrak's sensitive parts.
Hackett lands a front kick.#CL#
Hackett moves into range and clinches up with Harrak.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Harrak lands with a right to the head.
Harrak wants to get back to striking at distance but Hackett won't allow it.
Hackett digs a right hand into Harrak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harrak's gas tank.
Hackett tries to work over Harrak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett had his way with Omar Harrak in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
Harrak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harrak avoids the head kick by Hackett.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrak misses.
Hackett tries to clinch up but Harrak circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Harrak coming out on top.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Harrak cracks Hackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harrak moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
Hackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hackett scores with a nice body kick.
Harrak misses with a hook
and Hackett counters with a low kick, right behind Harrak 's knee. #CL#
Hackett moves into the clinch.
Harrak blocking some punches.
Harrak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrak's elbow.
Harrak lands a left hand.
Harrak blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Harrak.
Harrak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but Harrak avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage. #T2#
Harrak prevents a body shot from Hackett.
Harrak pushes Hackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrak dodges an elbow strike from Hackett.
Hackett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harrak is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC2#
Harrak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hackett closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Hackett.
Hackett lands an elbow that stopped Harrak in his tracks for a moment.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrak tries to circle away but Hackett has him pinned against the cage.
Harrak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Harrak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Harrak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
A head kick from Hackett lands but Harrak takes it in his stride.
Harrak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Harrak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harrak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrak misses with a double jab.
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harrak.
Harrak dips to his left and cracks Hackett with an uppercut!#T4#
Hackett tries to clinch but Harrak moves out of range.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrak.
Hackett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harrak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harrak throws out a counter right but Hackett avoids it with no problem.
Harrak blocks the body kick.
Harrak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harrak misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackett misses with a body shot
and Harrak counters with a left and a right that stings Hackett.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harrak lands a two punch combo.
Harrak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Hackett.
Well Hackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 48:47
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Omar Harrak!
Omar Harrak is the new light heavyweight champion!
Omar Harrak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Steve Hackett stepped up to the mic, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
LH15: Hackett vs Schmo II
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Schmo misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Hackett misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Schmo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schmo.
Schmo throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hackett lands a nice hook to Schmo's body. Schmo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmo.#TD2#
Hackett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hackett is retaining full guard.
Schmo throws an elbow that misses. Hackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schmo's guard. Nice move by Hackett!#REVR#
Hackett stopping the sweep attempt from Schmo.#T1##SUB2#
Schmo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Hackett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hackett throws a body punch but Schmo moves out of range.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body. Schmo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schmo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schmo misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a body kick.
Schmo looks winded!
Schmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmo.
Schmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Hackett lands with a good body shot.
Schmo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Schmo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Schmo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Hackett is looking to wear down Schmo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Schmo feints and as Hackett raises his hands in defense, Schmo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Hackett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hackett gets underhooks to prevent Schmo's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Hackett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schmo is struggling to control the position.
Schmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Schmo stalling in the clinch.
Schmo working aggressively here.
#BC#
Hackett manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Hackett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schmo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmo manages to avoid it.
Hackett moves out of range as Schmo strikes.
Hackett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schmo.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Schmo tries for a takedown but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Schmo.
Hackett swings for the body but Schmo moves out of range.
Hackett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hackett scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schmo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Schmo's leg. Schmo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schmo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Schmo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmo is trying to ground and pound but Hackett uses the momentary lack of control by Schmo to regain half guard. #T1#
Hackett gets full guard.
Schmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmo throws an elbow that misses. Hackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schmo's guard. Nice move by Hackett!#REVR#
Schmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hackett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hackett manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Hackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schmo's efforts to push away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hackett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Schmo tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Schmo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmo avoids the body shot from Hackett.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Schmo moves out of range easily.
And Schmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hackett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hackett thows a body kick. Schmo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Schmo is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schmo 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.
Schmo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Schmo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schmo throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmo thinking.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmo can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmo momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Hackett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Schmo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hackett throws a shot to the body.
Hackett lands a head kick!
#CUT#
That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hackett scores with a jab.
Schmo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hackett.
Hackett lands a brutal head kick. Schmo looks out on his feet and Hackett throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steve Hackett made sure he mentioned Island's Forbidden Fruits, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
LH12: Hackett vs Stoimenov
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Stoimenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoimenov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoimenov's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Stoimenov back against the cage.
Hackett working hard to break the clinch.
Hackett is trying to break free.
Stoimenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with some punches.
Stoimenov managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Stoimenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stoimenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by Stoimenov.
Hackett can't find room to land a body shot as Stoimenov controls the action.
Hackett tries to circle away but Stoimenov has him pinned against the cage.
Hackett lands a body shot. #T1#
Stoimenov lands a nice uppercut.
Stoimenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Stoimenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Stoimenov lands a left hand.
Hackett tries a body shot but Stoimenov blocks it.
Hackett works on Stoimenov's body with a couple of short punches.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoimenov's elbow.
Hackett wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hackett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stoimenov's brow.
Stoimenov tries to throw a body punch but Hackett avoids it by throwing Stoimenov back against the cage.
Stoimenov is trying to stall.
Stoimenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov tries to work over Hackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoimenov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Stoimenov on the inside.
Stoimenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Stoimenov lands with a light punch inside.
Stoimenov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoimenov prevents a body shot from Hackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Stoimenov. #BC#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoimenov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hackett has time to react.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Stoimenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoimenov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoimenov wants to counter the offense by Hackett and move into the clinch position.
Stoimenov lands a jab to the nose.
Crunch! Hackett slams his shin into Stoimenov's torso.
Hackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoimenov looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoimenov. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hackett as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Hackett blocks a jab.#CL#
Hackett has closed the distance and engaged Stoimenov in a clinch.
Stoimenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hackett tries a body shot but Stoimenov blocks it.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoimenov controls his hands.
Hackett digs a right hand underneath Stoimenov's ribcage. Stoimenov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stoimenov blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett pushes Stoimenov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stoimenov trying to stall but Hackett improves his position.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
Stoimenov working aggressively here.
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Hackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
A big right from Hackett misses.
Stoimenov wants to counter the offense by Hackett and move into the clinch position.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Stoimenov is out of range.
Stoimenov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Hackett thumps Stoimenov with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Stoimenov moved out of range.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoimenov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Hackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Hackett throws a hook but Stoimenov avoids it easily.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Hackett lands a front kick.
Stoimenov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hackett.
Hackett misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Stoimenov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett throws a push kick but Stoimenov slaps the foot to one side.
Stoimenov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoimenov throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hackett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov cracks a nice hook into Hackett's ribs.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Stoimenov avoids it.
Stoimenov throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoimenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hackett off the cage and back into range.
Stoimenov misses with a left hand
and Hackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Stoimenov moved away.#T1#
Stoimenov throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett walks into a left hand.
Hackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stoimenov just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoimenov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hackett throws a shot from downtown. Stoimenov moves away and avoids it.
Stoimenov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steve Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoimenov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Stoimenov is breathing heavily.
Stoimenov misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoimenov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Crunch! Hackett slams his shin into Stoimenov's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Stoimenov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoimenov tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Stoimenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackett wants to clinch up but Stoimenov keeps it at a distance.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackett throws a head kick but Stoimenov moves out of range.
Hackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoimenov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoimenov drops his hands momentarily and Hackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Stoimenov misses.
Stoimenov digs a good body shot into Hackett's ribs.
Stoimenov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Stoimenov was not able to check.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. Stoimenov saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
It looked like Hackett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Hackett scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoimenov wants to counter with a clinch but Hackett pushes him away.
Stoimenov loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Hackett throws a wild body kick that Stoimenov sees coming a mile off.
Stoimenov loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Hackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Stoimenov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hackett.
Stoimenov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Stoimenov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hackett pushes Stoimenov away with a front kick.
Hackett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoimenov will feel that in the morning.#KD#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Stoimenov tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Stoimenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Stoimenov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ivaylo Stoimenov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoimenov in the body.
A big right from Hackett misses. #T4#
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hackett moves into the clinch.
Hackett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stoimenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoimenov working aggressively here.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hackett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackett tries to move into range but Stoimenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoimenov's calf.
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoimenov blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoimenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Stoimenov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stoimenov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivaylo Stoimenov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoimenov can do to turn this around?
Stoimenov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett throws a big counter combination but Stoimenov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hackett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Hackett.
Stoimenov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoimenov moves out of range of the body kick.
Hackett scores with a head kick.
Stoimenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick. #KD#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Stoimenov tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Stoimenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stoimenov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Hackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hackett cracks Stoimenov with a nice body shot.
Stoimenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoimenov's elbow. #T1#
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hackett lands a knee to the body.
Stoimenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hackett lands an elbow that stopped Stoimenov in his tracks for a moment.
Hackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoimenov's elbow.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Hackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoimenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoimenov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hackett. Stoimenov shrugs it off though.
Stoimenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoimenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Stoimenov avoids it.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoimenov.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
Hackett lands a nice shot that snaps Stoimenov's head back.
#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stoimenov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hackett - the referee stops the clock and Stoimenov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hackett. Stoimenov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Stoimenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoimenov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett with a hook.
Stoimenov connects with a looping right hand.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Stoimenov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stoimenov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hackett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#KD#
Hackett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stoimenov sprawling to the canvas! Stoimenov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hackett finish him?!
Stoimenov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Stoimenov throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoimenov really felt that one!
A big right from Stoimenov misses.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
You can see that Stoimenov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoimenov avoids the body shot from Hackett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoimenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
#T4#
Stoimenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Stoimenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Stoimenov pushes him off.
Stoimenov misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoimenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoimenov lands a nice hook to Hackett's body. Hackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoimenov lands with an overhand left.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoimenov looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Stoimenov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Hackett clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ivaylo Stoimenov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Stoimenov misses with an uppercut.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoimenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.#KD#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Stoimenov tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Stoimenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Stoimenov looks to land a right hand but Hackett moved out of range.
Stoimenov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoimenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoimenov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Hackett keeps Stoimenov at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Stoimenov's leg. Stoimenov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoimenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackett.
Stoimenov scores with a jab.
Stoimenov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
Stoimenov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoimenov misses with a hook.#CL#
Stoimenov gets tackled into the cage by Hackett. Hackett maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hackett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoimenov misses.
Hackett keeps Stoimenov at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Stoimenov misses the shot to the body.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoimenov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoimenov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoimenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackett misses the jab.
Stoimenov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoimenov.
Stoimenov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoimenov circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Stoimenov stumbling back into the cage.
Hackett scores with a head kick.
Hackett throws a jab when Stoimenov was well out of range.
Stoimenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoimenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Stoimenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Stoimenov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoimenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoimenov tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoimenov throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Stoimenov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoimenov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackett should have avoided that one.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoimenov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stoimenov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoimenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Stoimenov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov cracks Hackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoimenov with a jab.
Hackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett had his way with Ivaylo Stoimenov in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivaylo Stoimenov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Stoimenov throws a shot to the body.
Stoimenov throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett throwing a counter right hand but Stoimenov manages to avoid it.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of Stoimenov's head but Stoimenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoimenov misses the target.
Stoimenov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a leg kick.
Stoimenov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hackett staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a front kick.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Stoimenov moved out of range.#T1#
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett delivers a nice body kick.
Stoimenov misses with a jab to the body
and Hackett counters with a nice body kick.
Stoimenov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoimenov.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoimenov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett clobbers Stoimenov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoimenov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hackett needs to keep his hands up - Stoimenov had a free shot at his head there.
Stoimenov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hackett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve Hackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoimenov throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Stoimenov swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoimenov misses the target.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoimenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoimenov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a left and a right that stings Stoimenov.
Stoimenov loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Stoimenov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoimenov slips under a jab from Hackett.
Hackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett wants to clinch.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Stoimenov throws a big shot that misses.
Hackett slips under a jab from Stoimenov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a solid body kick.
A shot to the body from Stoimenov misses
and Hackett counters with a body kick that stops Stoimenov in his tracks momentarily.
Stoimenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.#T4#
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Stoimenov.
Hackett slips a straight right by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoimenov scores with a jab to the body.
Stoimenov misses with a body punch
and Hackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoimenov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Stoimenov was not able to check.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoimenov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoimenov misses with a looping left.
Stoimenov misses with a shot to the body
and Hackett counters with a body kick that stops Stoimenov in his tracks momentarily.
Hackett scores with a push kick.
Stoimenov misses the shot to the body.
Hackett is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hackett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hackett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett retains his light heavyweight title!
Steve Hackett really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island's Forbidden Fruits logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
LH9: Schmo vs Hackett
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hackett tries to clinch but Schmo is having none of it.
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmo.
Schmo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schmo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett slips a jab from Schmo.
Schmo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hackett is fending him off so far but Schmo persists. Nope, Hackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hackett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schmo blocks the body kick.
Schmo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmo controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Schmo. #T1#
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmo blocking some punches.
#BC#
Schmo breaks the clinch.
Steve Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmo misses with a looping left.
Schmo looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Schmo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Schmo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hackett's guard.#ES2#
Hackett pushes Schmo off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Schmo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hackett to the ground. Schmo is now in Hackett's guard.#ES2#
Hackett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Schmo gets through Hackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Schmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hackett tests Schmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.#TD#
Schmo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hackett quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Hackett kicks Schmo off and gets back to his feet.
Schmo looks for a takedown but Hackett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Schmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Hackett lands but Schmo takes it in his stride.
Hackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hackett tries a low kick but Schmo avoids it.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Schmo throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett looks for the body kick but Schmo saw that one coming.
Hackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Schmo.
Hackett throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Hackett throws a head kick but Schmo moves out of range.
Schmo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hackett tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Schmo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmo is trying to ground and pound but Hackett uses the momentary lack of control by Schmo to regain half guard.
Schmo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schmo throws a strike but Hackett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hackett's head.
Schmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hackett's head.
Hackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Schmo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Schmo throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Hackett misses.
Schmo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hackett's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Schmo looks to clinch
and Hackett counters with a nice body kick.
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Schmo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Schmo counters with a shoot takedown. Hackett fights it but they end up in guard.
Schmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Schmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo postures up and lands a big shot to Hackett's brow.
Schmo is in close to Hackett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hackett has wrist control.
Schmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schmo throws a strike but Hackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Schmo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Schmo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Schmo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schmo is working hard here to advance position.
Schmo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schmo tries to get out of the position.
Schmo wants to improve his position but instead Hackett has moved into half guard.
Schmo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hackett is thwarting Schmo's attempts to control the position.
Schmo is looking for a sweep. Hackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steve Hackett has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Schmo is refusing to be controlled, as Hackett sits in half guard.
Schmo wants to get back to full guard but Hackett has passed into side control.
Schmo is looking to reverse the position.
Hackett controls the position. #SU2#
Hackett decides to stand back up.
Steve Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Hackett cracks Schmo with a good jab.
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett jabs Schmo right on the nose. Schmo blinks but takes it well.
Hackett slips a straight right by Schmo.
Hackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Schmo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hackett's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmo throws a strike but Hackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Schmo is striking but Hackett is not phased and passes to half guard.
Schmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hackett stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Hackett #TD#
and Schmo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schmo.
Schmo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo pushing down on Hackett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hackett to regain full guard.
Schmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schmo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet. #T1#
Schmo wants to improve his position but instead Hackett has moved into half guard.
Hackett prevents Schmo from improving his position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schmo manages to get to full guard.
Schmo wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Hackett trying to control but Schmo is working from the bottom.
Schmo looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmo, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schmo misses with a hook. Hackett ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Schmo avoids the head kick by Hackett.
It looked like Schmo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hackett. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Schmo walks into a left hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Schmo shoots in for a takedown but Hackett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Hackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice shot lands for Hackett.#T4#
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmo defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackett.
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmo.#CUT2#
Joe Schmo's cut is getting worse.
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!
Schmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Schmo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schmo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackett misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hackett scores with a head kick. Schmo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hackett throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Schmo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schmo.
Schmo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hackett's head.
Schmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schmo throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmo lands a couple of elbows.
Hackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmo.
Schmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hackett has wrist control.#T1#
Schmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Schmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schmo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hackett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Schmo working some strikes from top position.
Hackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmo throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Schmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hackett has wrist control.
Schmo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Schmo throwing strikes but missing.
Schmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schmo throwing strikes from guard but Hackett blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Schmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmo postures up in Hackett's guard and throws a big left but Hackett blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schmo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hackett defends it nicely.
Hackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Schmo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackett. Hackett obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmo throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmo looks for a takedown but Hackett sprawls well.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schmo. Schmo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmo throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Schmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schmo throws the left hand but Hackett avoids the punch easily.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Schmo had his way with Steve Hackett in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Schmo misses with a looping left.
Hackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hackett misses with the body kick#TD#
and Schmo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hackett won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Hackett explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hackett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Schmo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hackett's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmo throws a strike but Hackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hackett wants to control from the top but Schmo keeps moving.
Schmo is looking to sweep but instead, Hackett has passed into half guard.
Hackett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Hackett is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Schmo is looking for a sweep. Hackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmo is not content to let Hackett control the position.
Schmo wants to improve his position but Hackett is controlling well.
Joe Schmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schmo moves into full guard.
Schmo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schmo wants to hit a switch here but Hackett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schmo there! #T3#
Schmo tries to reverse the position but Hackett maintains control.
Hackett looking to control but Schmo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hackett 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett is the new light heavyweight champion!
Steve Hackett made sure to mention his sponsor, Island's Forbidden Fruits in his post fight interview.
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Event:
LH6: Schmo vs Diaz
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ayim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ayim takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ayim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
Ayim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ayim swats away the attempt to clinch by Hackett.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Hackett as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Ayim rushes Hackett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ayim managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Ayim to work.
Ayim stalling the fight.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
Ayim looks winded!
Hackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ayim backwards.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ayim prevents a body shot from Hackett. #BC#
Hackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ayim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ayim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ayim gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Hackett!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steve Hackett waved his t-shirt featuring Island's Forbidden Fruits's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
LH3: Strife vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Hackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Smith throws a right hand that Hackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hackett also avoids with ease.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hackett steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Hackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Hackett.
Hackett cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Hackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hackett keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Hackett slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett feints a jab and as Smith dips his head, Hackett unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Smith right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Smith falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Hackett smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett made sure to mention his sponsor, Island's Forbidden Fruits in his post fight interview.
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Lighthouse 1: Strife vs Hooper
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Hackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackett. #CL#
Lattimore has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Lattimore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hackett lands a shot to the body.
Hackett pushes Lattimore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lattimore blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett letting Lattimore take a breather here.
Lattimore can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Lattimore fails to pull guard.
Hackett tries a body shot but Lattimore blocks it.
Lattimore blocks a body shot from Hackett.
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Lattimore is trying to pull guard but Hackett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lattimore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hackett prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lattimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett cracks Lattimore with a nice body shot.#BC#
Lattimore manages to break the clinch.
Lattimore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Hackett.
Lattimore is breathing heavily.
Lattimore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hackett counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hackett.
Steve Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett thumps Lattimore with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lattimore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Hackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackett scores with a push kick.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lattimore. That did some damage!
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lattimore if he has to take too many more of those.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lattimore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Lattimore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett stuns Lattimore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lattimore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Hackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of Lattimore's side.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rick Lattimore has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hackett. Lattimore shrugs it off though.
Lattimore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Lattimore throws a big counter combination but Hackett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Lattimore misses with a kick to the body
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hackett throws a head kick that misses
and Hackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lattimore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hackett - the referee stops the clock and Lattimore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hackett. Lattimore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lattimore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Hackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lattimore lands a nice hook to Hackett's body. Hackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lattimore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lattimore off balance momentarily.
Hackett cracks the inside of Lattimore's front leg.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Lattimore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Lattimore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Hackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
As Hackett tries to get set, Lattimore tries to push him back and clinch up but Hackett manages to avoid the attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Lattimore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good exchange - Hackett coming out on top.
Lattimore's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Hackett throws a nice head kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hackett in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lattimore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
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!
Lattimore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Lattimore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Hackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lattimore if he has to take too many more of those.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Rick Lattimore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lattimore tries to clinch there but Hackett circles away.
Lattimore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lattimore closes the distance and clinches up with Hackett, looking for a takedown. Lattimore pushes Hackett against the cage but Hackett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Lattimore stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
#T2#
Lattimore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Lattimore's leg. Lattimore is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Lattimore clinches.
Lattimore has Hackett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hackett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lattimore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lattimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lattimore walks into a stiff left hand from Hackett.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lattimore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett connects with a jab.#T3#
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lattimore tries to clinch there but Hackett circles away.
Hackett slips a jab and a cross from Lattimore.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lattimore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lattimore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lattimore shoots in and drives through. Hackett sprawls well.
Hackett pushes Lattimore away with a front kick.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lattimore if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Hackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Lattimore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lattimore's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lattimore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Lattimore's front leg but catches the back leg as Lattimore tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Lattimore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Steve Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Lattimore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hackett lands with an overhand left.
Hackett blocks a head kick by Lattimore.
Lattimore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackett - that will leave a mark!
Lattimore misses with a takedown
and Hackett counters with a solid body kick.
Hackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Lattimore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
Lattimore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lattimore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackett - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
A punch combination from Lattimore misses. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Lattimore stumbling back into the cage.
Lattimore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good exchange - Hackett coming out on top.
Lattimore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackett defends well and Lattimore ends up having to push Hackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A solid body kick from Hackett.
Hackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of Lattimore's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lattimore dives in for a single leg takedown but Hackett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lattimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lattimore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
Hackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Lattimore should have avoided that one.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett thumps Lattimore with a low kick.
Lattimore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lattimore off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Lattimore.
Lattimore backing away here, and Hackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Lattimore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lattimore wants to clinch
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lattimore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Lattimore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hackett swivels and escapes.#T3#
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackett - that will leave a mark!
Lattimore misses with a low kick.
Hackett digs a good hook to Lattimore's body.
Lattimore misses with a kick to the body.
Lattimore is looking to clinch but Hackett is avoiding it.
Hackett throws a fast counter high kick but Lattimore manages to duck under it in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Lattimore fails with the takedown.
Hackett lands a front kick.#T4#
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Lattimore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackett connects with a jab.
Hackett lands a head kick!
Hackett connects with a crisp jab.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lattimore shoots in for a takedown but Hackett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Lattimore's leg. Lattimore is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lattimore throws a head kick but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Rick Lattimore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Island's Forbidden Fruits, into his post fight interview.
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