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LH39: Hackett vs Jones PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotos Samus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wise comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Girls- Palisades. Lotos Samus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacob Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lotos Samus!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Jacob Wise has been cut.
Wise misses the jab.
Wise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Samus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wise in his tracks.
Samus scores with a hook.
Wise moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
BOOM! Samus lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wise. Wise tries to recover but Samus is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wise lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotos Samus!
An out of breath Lotos Samus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Babakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
154 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergei Babakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Greg Mac!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babakov looks to throw the jab but Mac is out of range.
Babakov slips a straight right by Mac.
Babakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Babakov throws a good cross that connects.
Mac throws a body punch but Babakov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac blocks a jab.
Babakov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac throws a chopping leg kick but Babakov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mac throws an overhand right that lands on Babakov's shoulder, as Babakov tries to avoid the shot.
Babakov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Babakov both land. Nice combination.
Mac wants to clinch.
Babakov takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
Mac throws a fast counter high kick but Babakov manages to duck under it in time.
Babakov with a hook.
Babakov misses the shot to the body.
Babakov tries to keep at a distance but Mac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Babakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babakov has him pressed against the cage.
Mac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babakov has Mac pressed against the cage.
Babakov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Babakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov is looking to control Mac's arms but Mac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babakov has his back to the cage.
Mac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babakov.
Babakov misses with a hook.
Mac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Babakov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac.
Babakov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mac staying out of range there.
Babakov tries to keep at a distance but Mac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babakov can't find room to land a body shot as Mac controls the action.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac.
Mac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Babakov is looking to control Mac's arms but Mac gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babakov has his back to the cage.
Babakov blocks a body shot from Mac.
Babakov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babakov keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babakov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mac manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Babakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babakov manages to avoid it.
Mac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babakov works the jab nicely.
Babakov misses with a body shot.
Mac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babakov.
Mac throws a head kick that misses.
Mac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babakov under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac.
Babakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
Babakov swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
Babakov misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac defending well as Babakov loads up on a big left hand.
Babakov throws a jab when Mac was well out of range.
Babakov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babakov dips to his left and cracks Mac with an uppercut!
Babakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mac.
Mac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Mac.
Babakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mac has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babakov moves out of range of the body kick from Mac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac is looking to clinch but Babakov is avoiding it.
As Mac tries to get set, Babakov tries to push him back and clinch up but Mac manages to avoid the attempt.
Babakov throws a nice looking combination but Mac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babakov looks to land a combination but Mac avoids it well.
As Babakov backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Babakov manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mac misses with a looping left.
Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babakov.
Mac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babakov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mac.
Mac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babakov is looking to counter the offense by Mac and move into the clinch.
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Babakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babakov walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakov throws a shot to the body.
Mac misses the jab.
Babakov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mac.
Mac throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac misses the target.
Mac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babakov throws an off balance right hand
and Babakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babakov has time to react.
Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babakov manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babakov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mac's head.
Babakov misses with a straight left.
Mac slips under a jab from Babakov.
A big right from Babakov misses.
Mac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Mac misses
and Babakov counters by clinching up.
Mac is trying to pull guard but Babakov has him pressed against the cage.
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Babakov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babakov throws out the jab.
Mac throws out a counter right but Babakov avoids it with no problem.
Babakov scores with a jab.
Babakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babakov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Babakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Mac wants to counter with a clinch but Babakov pushes him away.
Babakov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Mac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babakov lands with a straight right. Mac didn't see that one coming.
Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babakov manages to avoid it.
Sergei Babakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac moves into the clinch.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Mac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babakov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sergei Babakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Babakov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mac lands a jab to the nose.
Babakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mac misses.
Babakov missing with a left hand there. Mac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babakov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Babakov.
Babakov takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babakov.
Mac throws a front kick aimed at Babakov's knee but Babakov avoids it well.
Mac thumps Babakov with a low kick.
Mac misses with an uppercut.
Mac tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakov misses with an uppercut.
Mac is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Mac.
Sergei Babakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babakov throws a jab when Mac was well out of range.
Babakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babakov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babakov works Mac's body with a nice hook.
Babakov throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mac misses.
Babakov tries to counter by clinching up but Mac breaks away and moves out of range.
Mac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babakov throws out the jab.
Mac throws a big shot that misses.
Babakov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babakov takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Babakov as he checks the leg kick.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babakov.
Babakov ducks under a wild hook from Mac.
Greg Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babakov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Babakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babakov 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Babakov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Quincy (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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190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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, Charlie Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wu counters with a stiff right hand.
Quincy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quincy tries to clinch up but Wu circles away and keeps his distance.
Wu keeps the fight on the outside.
Wu is looking to counter punch.
Quincy moves into the clinch.
Wu takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wu.
Quincy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wu up against the cage.
Quincy has Wu pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu manages to break the clinch.
Quincy darts in and clinches Wu up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quincy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wus head.
Quincy gets underhooks to prevent Wu's takedown attempt.
Quincy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quincy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quincy tries to clinch
and Wu counters with a nice uppercut.
Quincy is looking to clinch but Wu is avoiding it.
No joy there for Wu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quincy is looking to clinch but Wu is avoiding it.
Quincy closes the distance and clinches.
Quincy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quincy pushes Wu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Quincy after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 Quincy walks away with a smile on his face. Wu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch but Wu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quincy tries to clinch but Wu is having none of it.
Quincy tries to clinch but Wu moves out of range.
Quincy tries to clinch but Wu moves out of range.
Wu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quincy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quincy tries to clinch there but Wu circles away.
Wu attempts a counter takedown but Quincy avoids it well and moves away.
Wu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael Quincy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quincy tries to clinch up but Wu circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Wu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quincy clinches up with Wu and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu trying to control the position but instead, Quincy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wu into the cage.
Quincy lands with a short shot to the head.
Wu letting Quincy take a breather here.
Wu throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quincy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quincy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quincy misses with an elbow over the top.
Quincy lands a hook that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
Quincy pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Quincy.
Quincy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Quincy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Quincy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu lands with a heel strike from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Quincy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quincy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quincy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wu tries to bum rush Quincy with a series of wild strikes but Quincy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michael Quincy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quincy wants to clinch
and Wu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wu keeps the fight on the outside.
Wu dives in and scores a takedown into Quincy's guard.
Quincy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quincy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wu postures up in Quincy's guard and throws a big left but Quincy blocks it.
Quincy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quincy keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quincy wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Wu misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quincy tries to clinch up but Wu circles away and keeps his distance.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch but Wu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Wu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quincy doesn't manage to clinch there - Wu circles away.
Nice shot lands for Wu.
Quincy has managed to clinch.
Wu is trying to pull guard but Quincy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wu prevents a body shot from Quincy.
Wu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wu lands a left hand.
Quincy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quincy scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quincy as Wu tries to tie him up.
Wu is trying to pull guard but Quincy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quincy presses Wu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu stalling in the clinch but Quincy improves position.
Quincy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quincy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wu tries to score a body lock takedown but Quincy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quincy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wu fails to pull guard.
Quincy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quincy throws a punch but it's blocked by Wu.
A short right from Quincy.
A head punch on the inside from Quincy fails to land.
Quincy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
Quincy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quincy gets through Wu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wu is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Quincy.
Oh Wu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quincy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Quincy is unloading with more strikes now! Wu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Quincy!
A very excited looking Michael Quincy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyce Bouyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristian Berg!
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, Boyce Bouyer!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bouyer as he avoids it easily.
Bouyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berg swivels and escapes.
Berg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bouyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bouyer somewhat.
Berg misses with a takedown attempt - Bouyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouyer swings for the body but Berg moves out of range.
Bouyer tries to sprawl but Berg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg is nestled in close to Bouyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
Berg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bouyer on the ground.
Bouyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Berg stalling away here and it's allowed Bouyer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bouyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Berg postures up in Bouyer's guard and throws a big left but Bouyer blocks it.
Bouyer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bouyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berg is aware though and is defending well.
Bouyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Bouyer is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bouyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bouyer, not yet.
Berg throws a big elbow that misses.
Berg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berg won't allow Bouyer to sweep him here.
Bouyer trying to keep a closed guard but Berg is proving a slippery customer.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bouyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bouyer looking to control.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg throws a sloppy strike and Bouyer has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Berg is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bouyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boyce Bouyer!
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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 Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Napoleon Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte lands with a nice body punch.
Bonaparte cracks Lao Liikta with a good jab.
Lao Liikta tries to clinch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte slaps away a takedown attempt from Lao Liikta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
aTtaaas Lao Liikta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao Liikta fails to land the takedown.
Bonaparte's coach down at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bonaparte's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bonaparte lands a nice hook to Lao Liikta's body. Lao Liikta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lao Liikta closes the distance but Bonaparte moves to the side
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lao Liikta has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao Liikta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lao Liikta tries for a takedown but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aTtaaas Lao Liikta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonaparte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lao Liikta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao Liikta forces Bonaparte back against the cage and clinches.
Lao Liikta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonaparte tries to work over Lao Liikta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lao Liikta.
Bonaparte lands an uppercut.
Lao Liikta keeps control of Bonaparte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonaparte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lao Liikta wants the takedown. Bonaparte is fighting it off but Lao Liikta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bonaparte's guard against the cage.
Lao Liikta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bonaparte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lao Liikta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bonaparte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lao Liikta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte wants to stand up but Lao Liikta is controlling him.
Bonaparte wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte lands with a nice body punch.
Bonaparte takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lao Liikta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonaparte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonaparte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lao Liikta can't get the takedown.
Bonaparte is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lao Liikta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bonaparte to the mat. Bonaparte regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao Liikta is working Bonaparte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lao Liikta content to stall in guard here.
Bonaparte wants to stand up but Lao Liikta is controlling him.
Lao Liikta scoring with some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
Lao Liikta stops Bonaparte from standing up.
Lao Liikta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lao Liikta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
Bonaparte being controlled here, momentarily.
Lao Liikta working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao Liikta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lao Liikta lands a couple of elbows.
Lao Liikta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaparte wants to get back to his feet but Lao Liikta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bonaparte gets caught napping as Lao Liikta dives in and scores a takedown. Bonaparte manages to retain guard.
Lao Liikta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
Lao Liikta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bonaparte wants to get back to his feet but Lao Liikta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lao Liikta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bonaparte wants to stand and escape but Lao Liikta is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lao Liikta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lao Liikta is working Bonaparte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bonaparte is rocked!
Lao Liikta stops Bonaparte from standing up.
Lao Liikta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bonaparte is still in real trouble! Can Lao Liikta finish him?
Bonaparte is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lao Liikta connects with a couple of short punches.
Lao Liikta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lao Liikta arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bonaparte's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). aTtaaas Lao Liikta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Deluxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaye Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Deluxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaye Pu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pu lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Deluxe avoids the elbow strike from Pu, against the cage.
Pu throws an elbow but it misses.
Pu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pu lands a damaging elbow.
Pu lands an elbow inside.
Deluxe misses with the head strike.
Pu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pu throws an elbow but it misses.
Deluxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deluxe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pu is keeping busy.
Pu has Deluxe pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pu lands an elbow just above Deluxe 's eye.
Pu lands an elbow inside.
Deluxe avoids a wild elbow strike from Pu.
Pu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pu prevents a body shot from Deluxe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deluxe blocks an elbow strike.
Deluxe 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.
Pu throws an elbow but it misses.
Deluxe is looking for a takedown.
Pu misses with an elbow over the top.
Pu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deluxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deluxe letting Pu take a breather here.
Deluxe avoids a wild elbow strike from Pu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pu throws an elbow but misses.
Deluxe stalling.
Pu pushes off an throws an elbow but Deluxe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deluxe dodges an elbow strike from Pu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deluxe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pu is keeping busy.
Pu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Deluxe blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deluxe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pu blocking some punches.
Deluxe trying to control the position but instead, Pu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deluxe into the cage.
Pu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Deluxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deluxe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deluxe winds up and cracks Pu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deluxe wants to take a breather but Pu is having none of it.
Pu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deluxe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pu is trying to maintain the position but Deluxe is very close to passing his half guard.
Deluxe moves nicely into side control.
Deluxe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deluxe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu is trying to improve his position.
Deluxe cracks Pu with a big right hand but Pu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Deluxe working the ground and pound.
Deluxe grinds an elbow into Pu's temple.
Deluxe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pu to see if he's OK.
Deluxe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deluxe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deluxe working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deluxe grinds an elbow into Pu's temple.
Deluxe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Deluxe working the ground and pound.
Pu is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deluxe crunches a massive hammerfist down on Pu - he's out! Deluxe Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
Johnny Deluxe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lew Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Rock. Ron Quick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lew Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ron Quick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick lands an overhand right.
It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockwell.
Quick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rockwell is defended easily by Quick.
Quick rushes Rockwell and presses him up against the cage.
Rockwell wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quick lands a takedown into guard.
Rockwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rockwell is tightening it up a little... Quick has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Quick reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Quick taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rockwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lew Rockwell!
An out of breath Lew Rockwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavelyn Tse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by KHABIB ''The Eagle'' NURMAGOMEDOV. Gavelyn Tse will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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208 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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, Gavelyn Tse!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tse pinned against the cage. Tse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nurmagomedov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Tse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Tse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tse's coach down at Evolved MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tse's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov cracks Tse with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tse keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov passes Tse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nurmagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tse is looking to escape.
Tse in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nurmagomedov landing shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tse is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tse's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Nurmagomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nurmagomedov dominating with strikes here.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Tse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nurmagomedov landing shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Tse is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tse is rocked!
Nurmagomedov cracks Tse with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Harrak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Oleynik told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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209 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Omar Harrak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Oleynik!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrak throws an overhand right that lands on Oleynik's shoulder, as Oleynik tries to avoid the shot.
Oleynik blocks a jab.
Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrak.
Oleynik lands a jab.
A big right from Oleynik misses.
Harrak dips to his left and cracks Oleynik with an uppercut!
Harrak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oleynik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oleynik throws a right hand that misses
and Oleynik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oleynik closes the distance and clinches.
Harrak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oleynik backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oleynik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oleynik is trying to force a seperation but Harrak has the dominant position.
Harrak lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrak swings wildly with an uppercut but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrak throws a punch but it's blocked by Oleynik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oleynik blocks an uppercut.
Harrak lands a nice uppercut.
Harrak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrak lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Harrak.
Oleynik looks winded!
Harrak lands a body shot.
Oleynik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oleynik.
Harrak swinging wildly here.
Harrak lands with an uppercut that bounces Oleynik off the cage and back into range.
Alexey Oleynik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harrak clobbers Oleynik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Harrak misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oleynik misses with a hook to the body
and Harrak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik throws the left hand but Harrak avoids the punch easily.
Oleynik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harrak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oleynik scrambles back to his feet.
Harrak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oleynik is rocked!
Oleynik slips a jab and a cross from Harrak.
Oleynik is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrak finish him?
Harrak lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Oleynik falls backwards - clearly groggy! Harrak dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Harrak!
Omar Harrak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hackett comes to the cage accompanied by Genesis - Firth of Fith. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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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
10 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Hackett connects with a high kick.
Jones lands a jab to Hackett's midsection.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hackett.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hackett counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones misses with a hook. Hackett ducked under it nicely.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to bum rush Hackett with a series of wild strikes but Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Hackett's head coaches at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hackett.
Hackett connects with a high kick.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hackett lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackett moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Hackett is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Hackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Hackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Jones.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones looks winded!
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Hackett blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hackett.
Hackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
Jones is rocked!
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hackett! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Steve Hackett took to the microphone: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn/shuffle'.
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