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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 1089 p4p, 1080 weight class) and Quintet Tarantino (ranked 148 p4p, 146 weight class). Hakekia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nation Of Violence . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Quintet Tarantino was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quintet Tarantino!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarantino doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tarantino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tarantino is trying to work for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well.
Tarantino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hakekia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tarantino.
Tarantino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tarantino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hakekia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tarantino.
Tarantino is looking to stall here but Hakekia recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia keeping moving, preventing Tarantino from controlling successfully.
Tarantino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hakekia is keeping the position for now.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tarantino throwing strikes but missing.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
Tarantino throwing strikes but missing.
Hakekia controlling the position.
Tarantino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino lands a couple of digs.
Tarantino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hakekia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarantino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino wants to pass the guard but Hakekia is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
Hakekia slips a jab from Tarantino.
Tarantino blocks a head kick by Hakekia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarantino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
A left and a right from Tarantino both land. Nice combination.
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!
Tarantino throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Tarantino.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've been informed that Tarantino has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarantino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Tarantino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarantino throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Tarantino dodges the punch combination from Hakekia.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the body from Tarantino misses
and Hakekia counters with a low kick, right behind Tarantino 's knee.
Tarantino throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Tarantino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quintet Tarantino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Tarantino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Hakekia
and Tarantino counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarantino.
Tarantino tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia wants to sweep here but Tarantino controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarantino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakekia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakekia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving.
Tarantino throws a strike but Hakekia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tarantino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hakekia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tarantino is looking for a triangle but Hakekia pushes his legs off easily.
Tarantino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakekia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakekia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarantino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hakekia stays in close to Tarantino's body and controls the position.
Tarantino controls Hakekia momentarily but Hakekia frees himself.
Tarantino is working an open guard so Hakekia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tarantino swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tarantino doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Tarantino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Tarantino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarantino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarantino's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tarantino or perhaps it was just good defense by Hakekia, which made it look bad.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarantino. That did some damage!
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tarantino misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarantino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Quintet Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakekia as he jumps to the side.
Hakekia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Hakekia as Tarantino shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a nice head kick!
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
Tarantino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hakekia throws a head kick that Tarantino semi-blocks.
Tarantino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarantino. Tarantino gets slowly back to his feet.
It looks like Hakekia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tarantino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia with a jab.
Hakekia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tarantino misses with a takedown attempt
and Hakekia counters with a big head kick but Tarantino shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quintet Tarantino's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hakekia defending well as Tarantino loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarantino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tarantino loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Tarantino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tarantino ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Tarantino ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia slips under a jab from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses the jab.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarantino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Tarantino.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tarantino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Tarantino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarantino down.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tarantino tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tarantino scores with a decent looking hook.
Tarantino throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Tarantino slips under a jab.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarantino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarantino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia walks into a left hand.
Tarantino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hakekia is fending him off so far but Tarantino persists. Nope, Hakekia circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino shoots for a takedown but Hakekia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarantino can do to turn this around?
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Tarantino's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarantino tries to avoid it.
Tarantino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarantino shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintet Tarantino.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Tarantino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hakekia pinned against the cage. Hakekia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tarantino moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia.
Tarantino moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarantino wants to clinch.
Hakekia connects with a looping right hand.
Hakekia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hakekia!
Tarantino misses with a straight left.
Tarantino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Tarantino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tarantino goes for a double leg but Hakekia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hakekia continues to drive forward.
Hakekia sizes up Tarantino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tarantino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino cracks Hakekia with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
Tarantino misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a nice body shot.
Tarantino misses with a body punch
and Hakekia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tarantino throws an off balance right hand
and Tarantino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarantino takes one to the side of the head.
Tarantino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarantino.
Hakekia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Tarantino looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Tarantino's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarantino tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hakekia 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
As Alika Hakekia got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: After 2 Hard Loss At 170, Feels Good To Be Back At My Natural Weight , Great To Win On My 38th Birthday.'.
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