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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pollos Hermanos (ranked 981 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Richie Alaska (ranked 105 p4p, 108 weight class). Alaska has chosen A Long December - Counting Crows as his entrance music. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pollos Hermanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermanos.
Alaska misses with a shot to the body
and Hermanos counters with a three punch combo that has Alaska backing up. Alaska nods at Hermanos to acknowledge the strikes.
Alaska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hermanos lunges at Alaska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alaska's hand.
Alaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermanos misses with a wild body shot.
Hermanos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alaska throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos misses the jab.
Alaska throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska swings for the body but Hermanos moves out of range.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Hermanos lands a nice shot that snaps Alaska's head back.
Alaska misses with an uppercut
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaska misses the target.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Alaska misses the body punch
enabling Hermanos to counter with a crisp jab.
Alaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hermanos.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
A quick step to the side and Hermanos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermanos defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hermanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos throws a right hand that misses
and Alaska counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alaska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Hermanos's body. Hermanos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Hermanos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermanos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alaska works Hermanos's body with a nice hook.
Alaska jabs Hermanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hermanos staying out of range there.
Alaska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Hermanos tried to counter with a leg kick but Alaska avoided it.
Alaska jabs Hermanos right on the nose. Hermanos blinks but takes it well.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Alaska lands with a nice body punch.
Hermanos throws a chopping leg kick but Alaska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Hermanos thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alaska throws an off balance right hand
and Hermanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alaska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermanos rather than just go for the knockout.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Alaska throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hermanos has time to react.
Hermanos slips a jab from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermanos.
Hermanos lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos throws a low kick, looking for Alaska's leg but Alaska calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaska.
Alaska connects with a body shot.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hermanos counters with a left and a right that stings Alaska.
Alaska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Alaska counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hermanos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermanos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaska.
Hermanos thuds his right hand into Alaska's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hermanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Alaska.
Nice straight punches there by Alaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alaska.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Alaska swings for the body but Hermanos moves out of range.
Hermanos throws a big counter combination but Alaska scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Richie Alaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Hermanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermanos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Alaska counter with a right hand.
Alaska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermanos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska misses with a looping left.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Alaska throws a body punch but Hermanos moves out of range.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Hermanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Hermanos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Alaska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Hermanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermanos as he connects with a hook.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermanos doesn't seem bothered though.
Hermanos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alaska misses with a jab to the body
letting Hermanos counter with a right hand.
Alaska cracks Hermanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermanos is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaska swings widly with a right hand
and Hermanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alaska is rocked!
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alaska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alaska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hermanos smiles and moves away.
Hermanos lands a jab-cross combination.
Alaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermanos finish him?
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Hermanos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alaska seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Alaska misses.
Hermanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska digs a good body shot into Hermanos's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Hermanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hermanos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alaska back to the cage. Hermanos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermanos throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Hermanos throws a poor cross that misses
and Alaska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermanos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alaskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alaska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alaska scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richie Alaska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hermanos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alaska scores with a hook to the body. Hermanos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alaska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Hermanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hermanos! Alaska is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollos Hermanos!
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energy
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hype
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