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Event:
SyFi 48
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Hard Hands moves out of range of the body kick.
Roach throws out a loose jab but Hard Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hard Hands walks into a stiff left hand from Roach.
Hard Hands ducks under a wild hook from Roach.
Hard Hands looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hard Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hard Hands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roach tries to avoid it but Hard Hands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roach to the ground. Roach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Roach sends Hard Hands crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roach is motioning to the referee to let Hard Hands up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Hard Hands is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Hard Hands has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach is stalking Hard Hands. Hard Hands circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Roach, and it's lights out! Hard Hands really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Roach!
An out of breath Steve Roach thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WCI 10
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
El Parton checks a leg kick.
El Parton fails with the takedown
and Hard Hands counters with a straight right hand.
El Parton takes a jab right on the kisser.
El Parton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hard Hands misses with a body shot.
Hard Hands tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Parton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hard Hands somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Parton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hard Hands.
El Parton tries to bum rush Hard Hands with a series of wild strikes but Hard Hands uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hard Hands throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
El Parton throws a series of punches but Hard Hands avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Hard Hands misses.#TD#
El Parton gets a takedown into half guard.
El Parton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hard Hands on the ground.
Hard Hands trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Parton connects with a nice short shot to Hard Hands's temple.
El Parton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hard Hands gets full guard.#T2#
Hard Hands is pulling down on El Parton's head. It's preventing any offense from El Parton, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Hard Hands looking for a guillotine here but El Parton defends easily.
El Parton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hard Hands 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.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hard Hands holds on and takes a little breather.
Hard Hands wants to sweep here but El Parton controlling him for the moment.
El Parton wants to get up but he can't break Hard Hands's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
El Parton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hard Hands controls El Parton momentarily but El Parton frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
El Parton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hard Hands is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Hard Hands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Parton's head.#CL#
El Parton closes the distance and pushes Hard Hands back into the ropes.
Hard Hands being controlled against the ropes.
Hard Hands tries to pull guard but El Parton forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Hard Hands's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
El Parton pulls Hard Hands into guard.
El Parton being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alberto El Parton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
El Parton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Parton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hard Hands checks it well.
Hard Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Hard Hands delivers a nice body kick.
El Parton closes the distance and clinches up with Hard Hands, looking for a takedown. El Parton pushes Hard Hands against the ropes but Hard Hands circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hard Hands fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Parton shoots in looking for a takedown but Hard Hands manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Parton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hard Hands let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto El Parton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard Hands lands a head shot.
El Parton tries to clinch but Hard Hands is having none of it. #T1#
El Parton is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
El Parton goes for a double leg but Hard Hands avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hard Hands continues to drive forward.#TD#
El Parton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Hard Hands pushes El Parton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alberto El Parton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Parton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hard Hands swats away the attempt to clinch by El Parton.
El Parton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hard Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Parton manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hard Hands displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Parton.
Hard Hands tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from El Parton misses
and Hard Hands counters with a low kick, right behind El Parton 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard Hands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has El Parton pinned against the ropes. El Parton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
El Parton fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - El Parton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hard Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alberto El Parton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Hard Hands misses its intended target.
El Parton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from El Parton.
Hard Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
El Parton attempts a counter takedown but Hard Hands avoids it well and moves away.
El Parton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hard Hands.
Jack Hard Hands seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
El Parton instigates a clinch.
Hard Hands tries to pull guard but El Parton won't allow it.
Hard Hands wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hard Hands dodges an elbow strike from El Parton.
#TD#
El Parton has picked Hard Hands up - he's going for a ride! El Parton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
El Parton is keen to just control but Hard Hands is a slippery customer.
Hard Hands keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
El Parton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hard Hands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Parton trying to pass the guard but Hard Hands defending well.
El Parton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
El Parton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hard Hands taking some punishment here, with El Parton in his half guard.
Hard Hands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
El Parton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hard Hands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Parton has managed to get both his arms back between Hard Hands's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hard Hands holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hard Hands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
El Parton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Hard Hands on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Parton dives in and grabs Hard Hands's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hard Hands pushes down on El Parton's head and hops out.
A swing and a miss from Hard Hands.
El Parton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hard Hands.
El Parton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hard Hands defends well and El Parton ends up having to push Hard Hands into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto El Parton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Parton moves out of range as Hard Hands strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard Hands misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Hard Hands coming out on top.
Hard Hands throws a looping overhand right but El Parton ducks down to avoid it.
Hard Hands stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hard Hands wants it to stay on the feet.
Hard Hands flicks out a counter leg kick but El Parton steps away.#T1#
El Parton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hard Hands swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Parton or perhaps it was just good defense by Hard Hands, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hard Hands scores with a punch to the head.
El Parton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
El Parton stuffs the takedown attempt from Hard Hands. Hard Hands gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from El Parton. No joy for Hard Hands on that attempt.
El Parton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Hard Hands lands.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hard Hands is defended easily by El Parton.
Hard Hands throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Parton.
Jack Hard Hands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hard Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Well,El Parton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
El Parton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hard Hands misses.
Hard Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Hard Hands. Beautiful body shot.
El Parton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hard Hands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hard Hands throws out a counter right but El Parton avoids it with no problem.#T3##TD#
El Parton feints and as Hard Hands raises his hands in defense, El Parton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hard Hands trying to control the position.
El Parton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hard Hands is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hard Hands looking to control.
Hard Hands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
El Parton trying to control but Hard Hands is working from the bottom.
Hard Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Parton advances to half guard. #T4#
Hard Hands regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Parton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hard Hands is proving hard to escape from.
Hard Hands trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
El Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hard Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Parton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hard Hands defends well and El Parton ends up having to push Hard Hands into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alberto El Parton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Hard Hands looking to score a takedown here. El Parton is defending well but Hard Hands drives through and ends up in El Parton's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hard Hands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hard Hands has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jack Hard Hands!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jack Hard Hands!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jack Hard Hands!
Jack Hard Hands wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Jack Hard Hands misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Alberto El Parton was interviewed post fight and said 'I Know I Lost But It Doesn't Matter, Because I Get To Bang Paige You Stupid Perro '.
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Event:
WCI 5
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mikson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hard Hands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mikson looking to pass the guard.
My spies in GnP inform me that Mikson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mikson wants to control from the top but Hard Hands keeps moving.
Mikson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hard Hands looking for a sweep. Not yet Hard Hands, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hard Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hard Hands working a defensive guard here.
Hard Hands is really struggling to control Mikson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mikson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hard Hands counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Mikson feints and as Hard Hands raises his hands in defense, Mikson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hard Hands is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mikson dives into side control.
#REVR#
Hard Hands is trying to control Mikson's posture but Mikson avoids it. #T2#
Mikson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hard Hands keeps working.
Mikson wants to take a breather but Hard Hands manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mikson.
Mikson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hard Hands is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hard Hands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Mikson wants to pass the guard but Hard Hands is keeping the position.
Mikson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hard Hands is trying to keep Mikson in close.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mikson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hard Hands is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hard Hands has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hard Hands looking to sit in guard and control but Mikson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikson wants to pass the guard but Hard Hands is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mikson 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#
Hard Hands throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mikson counters with a single leg into guard. Hard Hands didn't expect that.
Mikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hard Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hard Hands trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hard Hands is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mikson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hard Hands manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mikson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mikson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hard Hands lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Hard Hands. Beautiful body shot.
Hard Hands shoots in for a double leg but Mikson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mikson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hard Hands's waist but Hard Hands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikson off to one side.
Jack Hard Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mikson.#T2##TD#
Hard Hands scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mikson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hard Hands trying to control but Mikson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mikson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hard Hands defends well.
Hard Hands looking to sit in guard and control but Mikson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Mikson looking to pass the guard.
Hard Hands keeping moving, preventing Mikson from controlling successfully.
Mikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hard Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mike Mikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hard Hands can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mikson controls the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hard Hands working a defensive guard here.
Mikson advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Mikson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hard Hands rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mikson's guard! Nice work there by Hard Hands!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mikson keeping moving, preventing Hard Hands from controlling successfully.
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 Jack Hard Hands will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mikson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hard Hands is fending him off so far but Mikson persists. Nope, Hard Hands circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mikson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hard Hands pushes Mikson off but Mikson dives into side control.
Hard Hands wants to control but Mikson postures up.
You can see the frustration on Hard Hands's face as Mikson controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard Hands tries to buck Mikson off but Mikson is having none of it.
Hard Hands is not content to let Mikson control the position. #SUB2#
Mikson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mikson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Mikson tries to advance to mount but Hard Hands denies him.
Hard Hands is looking for a sweep.
Hard Hands struggling a bit here.
Mikson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hard Hands is trying to control Mikson's posture but Mikson avoids it.
Mikson trying to control the position but Hard Hands is working away.
Mikson just content to control the position.
Mikson looking to control but instead Hard Hands has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mikson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hard Hands! #T3#
Mikson wants to control the pace but Hard Hands is squirming around nicely.
Hard Hands wants to hold on but Mikson pushes him away.
Mikson works his way to his opponent's back.
Mikson avoiding Hard Hands 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Hard Hands right now.
Jack Hard Hands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikson has the hooks in. Hard Hands is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Mikson is looking for the choke from the back position but Hard Hands is controlling his hands well.
Hard Hands wants to escape the position.
Mikson has good solid back control here.
Mikson is not going to allow Hard Hands to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mikson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mike Mikson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Mike Mikson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mike Mikson!
Mike Mikson wins by unanimous decision!
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