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LH30: Hackett vs Harrak III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erick Snider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erick Snider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristian Berg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snider as he avoids it easily.
Berg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Kristian Berg has been cut.
Snider throws a series of punches but Berg moves out of range.
No joy there for Snider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snider misses with a wild combination.
Berg fails with the takedown.
Snider misses with a series of wild punches.
Berg feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider slaps away a takedown attempt from Berg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Snider's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Erick Snider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Berg.
Snider scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berg swivels and escapes.
Berg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snider shoots in but no luck this time.
Berg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Snider's half guard.
Snider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berg.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snider does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berg misses with a head shot. Snider uses the momentum to regain guard.
Berg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Berg cracks Snider with a solid left hand.
Berg postures up in Snider's guard and throws a big left but Snider blocks it.
Berg is working Snider over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berg landing with the ground and pound.
Berg trying to control but Snider is working from the bottom.
Berg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snider is breathing heavily.
Berg landing with the ground and pound.
Berg is looking to work some ground and pound but Snider has wrist control.
Snider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg working some strikes from top position.
Snider preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berg works over Snider with some ground and pound from guard.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berg is looking to work some ground and pound but Snider has wrist control.
Berg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snider's head.
Berg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Berg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berg throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
Snider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snider.
Berg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snider is fending him off so far but Berg persists. Nope, Snider circles away and we're back to standing.
Snider misses with a combination
and Berg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Snider is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Berg there.
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 Erick Snider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristian Berg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg cracks Snider with a solid left hand.
Snider has momentary wrist control but Berg slips an elbow through the middle.
Berg passes into half guard.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berg passes to full mount!
Berg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Snider's face.
Berg lands a nice shot to the head.
Berg with a couple of short strikes.
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berg landing strikes from the mount and Snider is in trouble!
Kristian Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snider takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snider can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berg lands a nice shot to the head.
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Snider?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snider tries to reverse the position but Berg maintains control.
Snider taking shots to the head.
Berg is landing with some decent strikes but Snider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Berg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Snider looks a forlorn figure.
Berg landing shots from mount.
Berg lands a big shot there that rocks Snider but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berg landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berg lands a big shot there that rocks Snider but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Berg.
Berg is landing with some decent strikes but Snider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Snider in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berg lands with some strikes.
Berg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Snider in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berg breaks from Snider's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Berg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Berg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snider can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Snider can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berg lands a couple of good shots and Snider has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snider is trying to remain composed but Berg is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
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!
Berg looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Berg lands a shot to the body.
Snider is trying to remain composed but Berg is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Berg is punishing Snider with strikes - can he finish him?!
Berg tries to keep control of the position but Snider is staying busy.
Berg punishes Snider with strikes from the back mount.
Berg lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Berg gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at Snider as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Berg!
Snider takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Berg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kristian Berg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Berg shoots in for a double leg but Snider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berg looks for a takedown but Snider sprawls well.
Snider feints a jab promting Berg to slip. Snider then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Erick Snider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berg avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berg is nestled in close to Snider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snider's head.
Berg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Berg lands with a punch from half guard.
Berg working Snider over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Berg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snider has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg wants to control but Snider is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Snider taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg drops an elbow to the side of Snider's head.
Berg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snider is trying to stand up here but Berg is controlling him well.
Berg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snider knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berg working over Snider with some ground and pound. Snider looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snider has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
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. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Snider's temple.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg working Snider over with strikes.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg working over Snider with some ground and pound. Snider looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snider won't allow Berg to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Berg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berg 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Berg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Wun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shieff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wun's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wonderboy. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lawrence Wun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Shieff!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shieff.
Wun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shieff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shieff misses the shot to the body.
Shieff throws a leg kick but Wun sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shieff throws a combination that misses
and Wun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shieff throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Wun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shieff connects with a body shot that sends Wun's belly button to the back.
Wun throws a body shot but no joy.
Wun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shieff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shieff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shieff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shieff lands with a hook. Wun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shieff misses with a straight left.
Shieff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wun manages to avoid it.
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!
Shieff throws an off balance right hand
and Wun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Michael Shieff has been cut.
Wun throws a pinpoint strike between Shieff's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Shieff crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Wun scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lawrence Wun!
After the fight, Lawrence Wun was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saenchai Saenchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwo Ole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Somewhere over the Rainbow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saenchai Saenchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saenchai slips a jab from Kamakawiwo Ole.
An attempted straight right counter from Saenchai misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a hook. Saenchai ducked under it nicely.
Saenchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Saenchai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kamakawiwo Ole walks into a stiff left hand from Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole needs to keep his hands up - Saenchai had a free shot at his head there.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a big shot that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to land a right hand but Saenchai moved out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saenchai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saenchai manages to avoid it.
Saenchai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saenchai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saenchai dips to his left and cracks Kamakawiwo Ole with an uppercut!
Kamakawiwo Ole just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with an uppercut.
Saenchai moves into the clinch.
Saenchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Saenchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamakawiwo Ole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries a body shot but Saenchai blocks it.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings wildly with an uppercut but Saenchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saenchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saenchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole has a couple of punches blocked by Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a punch but it's blocked by Saenchai.
Saenchai lands with a left to the head.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saenchai misses with the head strike.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saenchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries a body shot but Saenchai blocks it.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saenchai tries to work over Kamakawiwo Ole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saenchai blocks an uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to circle away but Saenchai has him pinned against the cage.
Kamakawiwo Ole struggles to land a body shot inside as Saenchai controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saenchai.
Saenchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenchai lands with a short shot to the head.
Saenchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamakawiwo Ole is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saenchai backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks winded!
Saenchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a punch but it's blocked by Saenchai.
Saenchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamakawiwo Ole controls his hands.
Saenchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saenchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saenchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saenchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamakawiwo Ole's elbow.
Saenchai tries a body shot but Kamakawiwo Ole blocks it.
Kamakawiwo Ole has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saenchai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamakawiwo Ole can turn it around.
A short left from Saenchai.
Saenchai blocks an uppercut.
Saenchai breaks the clinch.
Saenchai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamakawiwo Ole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saenchai throws out the jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a wild body shot.
Saenchai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saenchai drives through and clinches with Kamakawiwo Ole against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings wildly with an uppercut but Saenchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saenchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks an uppercut.
Saenchai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kamakawiwo Ole fails to land.
Saenchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saenchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Saenchai.
Saenchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Saenchai.
Saenchai cracks Kamakawiwo Ole with a nice body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a body shot from Saenchai.
Saenchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saenchai lands a shot to the body.
Saenchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saenchai scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Saenchai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saenchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saenchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saenchai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a punch but it's blocked by Saenchai.
Saenchai gets through Kamakawiwo Ole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saenchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to circle away but Saenchai has him pinned against the cage.
Saenchai has a couple of punches blocked by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Saenchai lands a nice uppercut.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with the head strike.
Kamakawiwo Ole struggles to land a body shot inside as Saenchai controls his hands.
Saenchai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has been cut.
Kamakawiwo Ole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saenchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saenchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Saenchai has Kamakawiwo Ole pressed against the cage, preventing Kamakawiwo Ole from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Saenchai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole'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.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses the shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamakawiwo Ole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saenchai manages to avoid it.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a wild body shot.
Saenchai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saenchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a lunging right hand
letting Saenchai counter with a right hand.
Saenchai Saenchai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a body shot.
Saenchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Saenchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Kamakawiwo Ole misses its intended target.
A combination from Saenchai does no damage.
Saenchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole was well out of range. Poor timing from Saenchai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a wild body shot.
Saenchai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamakawiwo Ole doesn't seem bothered though.
Saenchai throws out a powerful jab.
Saenchai throws a hook but Kamakawiwo Ole blocks it.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws an overhand right that lands on Saenchai's shoulder, as Saenchai tries to avoid the shot.
Saenchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamakawiwo Ole was well out of range. Poor timing from Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saenchai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamakawiwo Ole. Kamakawiwo Ole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saenchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a right hand that misses
and Saenchai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saenchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamakawiwo Ole controls his hands.
Saenchai Saenchai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saenchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saenchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saenchai misses with a body punch.
Saenchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamakawiwo Ole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saenchai has a couple of punches blocked by Kamakawiwo Ole.
A short right from Kamakawiwo Ole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saenchai lands with a light punch inside.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to break the clinch but Saenchai is controlling the position.
Saenchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a head punch that misses.
Saenchai lands a shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole is breathing heavily.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a punch to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saenchai pushes Kamakawiwo Ole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saenchai stalling in the clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a shot to the head.
Saenchai lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Saenchai as the two fighters clinch.
Saenchai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saenchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saenchai tries a body shot but Kamakawiwo Ole blocks it.
Saenchai lands with a left to the head.
Saenchai working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenchai keeps control of Kamakawiwo Ole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kamakawiwo Ole struggles to land a body shot inside as Saenchai controls his hands.
Saenchai is leaning against Kamakawiwo Ole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saenchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saenchai misses with a body punch.
Saenchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saenchai prevents a body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Saenchai tries to work over Kamakawiwo Ole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saenchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saenchai moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Saenchai misses the target.
Saenchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saenchai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Saenchai. Those never looked like landing.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a lunging right hand
letting Saenchai counter with a right hand.
Saenchai closes the distance but Kamakawiwo Ole moves to the side
and Kamakawiwo Ole counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saenchai misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hook but Saenchai blocks it.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to throw the jab but Saenchai is out of range.
Saenchai Saenchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saenchai avoids the body shot from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Saenchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamakawiwo Ole can do to turn this around?
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a right hand
and Saenchai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saenchai tries to clinch but Kamakawiwo Ole moves out of range.
Saenchai scores with a jab.
A big left from Kamakawiwo Ole misses.
Good exchange - Saenchai coming out on top.
Saenchai with a nice cross.
Nice shot by Saenchai.
Sloppy strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole. Those never looked like landing.
Saenchai fails to land with a series of punches.
Saenchai clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Saenchai fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Saenchai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Kamakawiwo Ole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saenchai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to land a right hand but Saenchai moved out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a body shot.
Saenchai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kamakawiwo Ole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamakawiwo Ole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saenchai moves away from the strike by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Saenchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws the left hand but Saenchai avoids the punch easily.
Saenchai lands a nice hook to Kamakawiwo Ole's body. Kamakawiwo Ole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saenchai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saenchai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saenchai slips a straight right by Kamakawiwo Ole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hook but Saenchai blocks it.
Saenchai lands a jab to the head.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a lunging right hand
and Saenchai counters with a series of strikes. Kamakawiwo Ole will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Saenchai misses.
Good exchange - Saenchai coming out on top.
Saenchai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saenchai lands with a hook. Kamakawiwo Ole tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws an overhand right that lands on Saenchai's shoulder, as Saenchai tries to avoid the shot.
Saenchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole loads up on a big right hand but Saenchai slips the punch.
Kamakawiwo Ole slips a jab and a cross from Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saenchai moves away.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamakawiwo Ole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a big shot that misses.
Saenchai slips a straight right by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole swings widly with a right hand
enabling Saenchai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it 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!
Saenchai lands with a straight right. Kamakawiwo Ole didn't see that one coming.
Israel Kamakawiwo Ole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenchai lands a jab to the head.
Saenchai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kamakawiwo Ole just misses with a punch to the body.
Saenchai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saenchai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saenchai lands with a right hand.
Saenchai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saenchai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamakawiwo Ole momentarily.
Saenchai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Nice cross by Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to move into range but Saenchai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Saenchai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saenchai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saenchai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamakawiwo Ole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a hook.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to score with a jab to the body but Saenchai is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenchai lands with a straight right. Kamakawiwo Ole didn't see that one coming.
Saenchai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a body shot.
Saenchai throws a right and a left that Kamakawiwo Ole avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws the left hand but Saenchai avoids the punch easily.
Saenchai throws an overhand right that lands on Kamakawiwo Ole's shoulder, as Kamakawiwo Ole tries to avoid the shot.
Saenchai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Saenchai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saenchai Saenchai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a jab when Saenchai was well out of range.
As Kamakawiwo Ole tries to get set, Saenchai tries to push him back and clinch up but Kamakawiwo Ole manages to avoid the attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole missing with a left hand there. Saenchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a right hand
and Saenchai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saenchai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saenchai at a distance.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kamakawiwo Ole slips a jab and a cross from Saenchai.
Kamakawiwo Ole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a right hand that misses
and Saenchai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a hook
letting Saenchai counter with a right hand.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to throw the jab but Saenchai is out of range.
Saenchai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks to score with a jab to the body but Saenchai is just out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids the body shot from Saenchai.
It seemed like Kamakawiwo Ole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saenchai just misses with a punch to the body.
Saenchai scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Kamakawiwo Ole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a body punch but Saenchai moves out of range.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a body shot but no joy.
Saenchai forces Kamakawiwo Ole back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Saenchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saenchai Saenchai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saenchai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saenchai Saenchai!
Saenchai Saenchai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luccas Lucco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luccas Lucco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luccas Lucco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Wu!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucco clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wu fails to land.
Lucco with a knee to the head.
Lucco lands an elbow inside.
Lucco tries to work over Wu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lucco.
Lucco misses with a knee strike.
Lucco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lucco tries to throw a body punch but Wu avoids it by throwing Lucco back against the cage.
Lucco tries a knee to the head but Wu blocks it.
Lucco lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Charlie Wu has been cut.
Lucco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wu tries to pull guard but Lucco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lucco scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucco lands an elbow just above Wu 's eye.
Lucco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wu blocks it with crossed arms.
Lucco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wu takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lucco lands an elbow that stopped Wu in his tracks for a moment.
Wu blocks a body shot from Lucco.
Lucco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wu blocks an elbow strike.
Lucco scores with a knee to the head.
Lucco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wu blocks it with crossed arms.
Wu prevents a body shot from Lucco.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lucco looking to throw knees to the head but Wu is blocking nicely.
Lucco can't find room to land a body shot as Wu controls the action.
Wu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lucco blocks an uppercut.
Wu wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucco landing knees to the body.
Lucco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lucco lands a nice knee to the body.
Wu takes an elbow to the temple.
Lucco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wu blocks a body shot from Lucco.
Wu drags the fight down to the ground.
Lucco stopping the sweep attempt from Wu.
Lucco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wu controls Lucco momentarily but Lucco frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucco wants to stand and escape but instead Wu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lucco is looking to sweep but instead, Wu has passed into half guard.
Wu wants to control but Lucco is keeping him busy.
Lucco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucco keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu cracks Lucco with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucco wants to get back to his feet but Wu passes into half guard.
Wu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lucco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lucco tries to hold on but Wu postures up.
Wu cracks Lucco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lucco throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wu tries to control but Lucco wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luccas Lucco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Wu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lucco tries to clinch up but Wu circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucco tries to clinch up but Wu circles away and keeps his distance.
Wu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lucco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lucco tries to clinch but Wu moves out of range.
And Wu tries to counter it with a takedown but Lucco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lucco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wu throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Luccas Lucco has been cut.
Lucco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucco fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wu does it's job there.
Lucco forces Wu back against the cage and clinches.
Wu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lucco walks away with a smile on his face. Wu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucco wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Wu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luccas Lucco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucco rushes Wu and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lucco.
Lucco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wu is breathing heavily.
Lucco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lucco lands a knee to the body.
Lucco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lucco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lucco.
Lucco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wu takes an elbow to the temple.
Lucco lands a knee to the body.
Lucco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lucco is working Wu over against the cage.
Lucco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lucco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Wu fails to land.
Lucco tries a knee to the head but Wu blocks it.
Lucco scores a nice knee to the body.
Lucco digs a right hand underneath Wu's ribcage. Wu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lucco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucco lands an elbow inside that Wu shrugs off.
Lucco tries to land knees in the clinch but Wu avoids the damage to the body.
Lucco scores a nice knee to the body.
Lucco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucco struggles to land a body shot inside as Wu controls his hands.
Wu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lucco to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lucco obliges.
Lucco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wu's defenses.
Lucco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lucco misses with a knee to the head.
Wu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luccas Lucco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lucco trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lucco lands an elbow that stopped Wu in his tracks for a moment.
Lucco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luccos head.
Lucco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu takes an elbow to the temple.
Wu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Lucco wants to stand and escape but instead Wu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lucco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wu on the ground.
Lucco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lucco wants to get back to his feet but Wu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lucco's head.
Lucco keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Lucco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luccas Lucco dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Lucco moves in looking to clinch but Wu pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Wu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lucco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wu connects with a crisp jab.
Lucco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Wu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wu stops Lucco from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu working some strikes from top position.
Wu trying to control but Lucco is working from the bottom.
Wu lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu won't allow Lucco to sweep him here.
Wu postures up.
Wu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucco is wriggling around but Wu manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Wu seems content to control.
Wu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Wu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lucco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lucco wants to hold on but Wu pushes him away.
Lucco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lucco tries to get out of the position.
Lucco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wu breaks from Lucco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu with a couple of short strikes.
Lucco is rocked!
Lucco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Lucco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wu with good strikes from the mount here!
Wu postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lucco badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Wu around the waist but Wu pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Wu is the winner by TKO! Wu jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Wu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Laponov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laponov comes to the cage accompanied by Oxxxymiron - Where we don't have. Wyatt Storm will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Laponov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wyatt Storm!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Laponov's half guard.
Laponov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Laponov is working away.
Storm is pressing down on Laponov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laponov is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laponov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Laponov actively working from the bottom here.
Laponov is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laponov wants to get back to full guard.
Laponov wants to control but Storm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laponov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laponov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Storm is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laponov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Laponov is working away.
Laponov tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Laponov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laponov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Laponov trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laponov manages to get to full guard.
Storm has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Laponov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Storm is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Laponov pulls down on the head and he's put Storm to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Igor Laponov!
Our winner, Igor Laponov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaaki Kanagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
211 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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25
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masaaki Kanagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell 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.
Kanagawa is pulling down on Rockwell's head to control his posture.
Rockwell advances position into side control!
Kanagawa throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Rockwell has hold of Kanagawa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kanagawa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rockwell cranks the arm and Kanagawa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kanagawa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lew Rockwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyce Bouyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herra Hiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boyce Bouyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herra Hiiri!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiiri pushes Bouyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiiri gets through Bouyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiiri scores with a hook to the body.
Hiiri lands with a left to the head.
Hiiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bouyer tries to pull guard but Hiiri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hiiri.
Still in the clinch, Hiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouyer is rocked!
Hiiri lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Bouyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hiiri.
Bouyer seems to have got his legs back now.
Bouyer takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hiiri.
Hiiri lands with a left to the head.
Hiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bouyers head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hiiri to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiiri.
A hook to the body from Hiiri.
Hiiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bouyer.
Bouyer tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiiri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hiiri lands a body punch.
Hiiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bouyer is breathing heavily.
Hiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bouyer has been working on his balance at Evolution MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hiiri.
Bouyer has Hiiri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hiiri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyce Bouyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouyer tumbles to the floor! Hiiri threw a big shot that dropped him and now Hiiri is on top looking to finish! Bouyer has guard but can he survive?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiiri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hiiri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiiri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hiiri preventing the sweep.
Hiiri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiiri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hiiri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bouyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bouyer being controlled here, momentarily.
Hiiri looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bouyer working for a triangle but Hiiri defends it easily.
Hiiri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bouyer is proving hard to escape from.
Bouyer keeping moving, preventing Hiiri from controlling successfully.
Bouyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herra Hiiri 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.
Bouyer ducks under a wild hook from Hiiri.
Hiiri throws out a loose jab but Bouyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bouyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiiri cracks Bouyer with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bouyer tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hiiri pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bouyer is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herra Hiiri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between aTtaaas Lao Liikta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hessu Hopo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lao Liikta, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lao Liikta has Hopo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown attempt but Hopo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lao Liikta forces Hopo back against the cage and clinches.
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hopo.
Hopo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lao Liikta up against the cage.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lao Liikta.
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lao Liikta.
Lao Liikta looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo scores with a shoulder strike.
Lao Liikta letting Hopo take a breather here.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Hopo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lao Liikta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hopo gets a clinch.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for Lao Liikta to work.
Hopo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hopo lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is pushing Lao Liikta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lao Liikta slows down the pace here.
Hopo lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopo.
Lao Liikta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo has closed the distance and engaged Lao Liikta in a clinch.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lao Liikta or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lao Liikta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Hopo.
Lao Liikta is breathing heavily.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo cracks Lao Liikta with a nice body shot.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lao Liikta tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
Hopo lands a shot to the body.
Lao Liikta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Hopo.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopo.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lao Liikta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Hopo as the two fighters clinch.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
Hopo lands a right hand.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hopo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lao Liikta takes one on the button.
Lao Liikta shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Hopo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lao Liikta's hands.
Lao Liikta is rocked!
Hopo rushes Lao Liikta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hopo.
Oh Lao Liikta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopo drops Lao Liikta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lao Liikta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lao Liikta wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lao Liikta backwards.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lao Liikta seems to have got his legs back now.
Lao Liikta taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopo.
Hopo is leaning against Lao Liikta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Hopo to work.
Lao Liikta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Hopo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lao Liikta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hopo lands with a straight right. Lao Liikta didn't see that one coming.
Hopo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hopo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lao Liikta sprawling to the canvas! Lao Liikta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hopo 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!
Lao Liikta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hopo points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lao Liikta wakes up just in time to hear Hopo thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hessu Hopo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuha Ottelee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaye Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
238 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Good elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kuha Ottelee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaye Pu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottelee gets tackled into the cage by Pu. Pu maintains the clinch.
Ottelee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pu.
It looks like Kuha Ottelee has been cut.
Pu throws an elbow but it misses.
Pu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ottelee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pu pushes off an throws an elbow but Ottelee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ottelee avoids the elbow strike from Pu, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ottelee.
Ottelee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pu takes an elbow to the temple.
Ottelee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ottelee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ottelee's brow.
Ottelee takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuha Ottelee'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!
Pu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ottelee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ottelee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pu misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ottelee blocks an elbow strike.
Pu wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pu.
Kuha Ottelee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ottelee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pu.
Ottelee blocks an elbow strike from Pu.
Pu misses with an elbow over the top.
Ottelee blocks the elbow strike.
Pu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Kuha Ottelee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kuha Ottelee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaye Pu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Harrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hackett comes into the arena with Genesis - Firth of Fith blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
202 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Hackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Omar Harrak!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Hackett gets tackled into the cage by Harrak. Harrak maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harrak - that landed with a thud.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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