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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 5013 p4p, 2837 weight class) and Conor OMalley (ranked 570 p4p, 398 weight class). 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia moves in looking to clinch but OMalley pushes him off.
OMalley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hakekia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hakekia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OMalley defending well though.
OMalley trying to control from the bottom.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Hakekia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hakekia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OMalley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hakekia is keen to just control but OMalley is a slippery customer.
Hakekia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hakekia prevents OMalley from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia looks to land a strike but OMalley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hakekia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OMalley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OMalley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakekia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OMalley somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by OMalley or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia dives in and grabs OMalley's left leg, looking for a takedown. OMalley pushes down on Hakekia's head and hops out.
OMalley tries to counter with a clinch but Hakekia shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
It looked like Hakekia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hakekia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OMalley's half guard.
OMalley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hakekia is pressing down on OMalley's thigh, looking to free his foot. OMalley is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia working OMalley over with strikes.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but OMalley won't allow it.
OMalley wants to control but Hakekia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OMalley is looking to escape.
OMalley trying to control here.
Well, if Hakekia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OMalley misses with a takedown
and Hakekia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
Hakekia clinches.
OMalley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OMalley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hakekia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OMalley trying to keep a closed guard but Hakekia is proving a slippery customer.
Hakekia stands up and waves to OMalley to follow him.
Hakekia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OMalley tries to avoid it but Hakekia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OMalley to the ground. OMalley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley shoots in and drives through. Hakekia sprawls well.
Hakekia shoots in looking for a takedown but OMalley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakekia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OMalley stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakekia. Hakekia gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakekia works over OMalley's head and body with a nice combination.
OMalley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hakekia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Conor OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OMalley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hakekia.
OMalley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hakekia backs up against the cage.
It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hakekia but Hakekia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hakekia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hakekia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
OMalley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakekia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hakekia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hakekia has OMalley up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
OMalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hakekia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OMalley seems to be looking for submissions.
OMalley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hakekia sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hakekia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hakekia is squirming around, avoiding OMalley's attempts to control the action.
Alika Hakekia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakekia can't escape the position.
Hakekia wants to hold on but OMalley pushes him away.
OMalley is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hakekia is surviving well by controlling OMalley's body position as best he can.
OMalley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
OMalley has hold of Hakekia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hakekia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley looking to control but Hakekia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OMalley has control of Hakekia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hakekia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
OMalley won't let Hakekia get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
OMalley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hakekia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hakekia!
Hakekia stops OMalley from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OMalley is adopting a defensive guard.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Hakekia from controlling successfully.
OMalley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hakekia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OMalley trying to control the position.
OMalley wants to stand but Hakekia is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OMalley looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but OMalley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hakekia wants to control but OMalley is having none of it.
OMalley has hold of Hakekia's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hakekia manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hakekia wants to control but OMalley is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OMalley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
OMalley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hakekia is trying to defend but OMalley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hakekia is trying to stand up here but OMalley is controlling him well.
OMalley wants to take a breather but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia trying to control but OMalley postures up.
Hakekia looking for submissions off his back.
OMalley is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley prevents Hakekia from improving his position.
OMalley prevents Hakekia from standing back up.
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakekia defends it well.
Hakekia looks like he's trying to stand up.
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
OMalley is trying to work for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well.
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.
OMalley is working for a submission of some sort.
Hakekia is not content to let OMalley control the position.
OMalley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hakekia is staying active underneath OMalley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia is defending against the submission attempts here by OMalley.
OMalley prevents Hakekia from improving his position.
OMalley is thwarting Hakekia's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OMalley darts in looking for a takedown but Hakekia gets double underhooks and turns OMalley into the cage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakekia!
The fight stays on the outside here - OMalley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OMalley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hakekia is trying to control OMalley's posture but OMalley avoids it.
OMalley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakekia, who protects the arm well.
OMalley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakekia, who protects the arm well.
OMalley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OMalley tries for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakekia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor OMalley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OMalley 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OMalley!
Conor OMalley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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