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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hakansson (ranked 1385 p4p, 1368 weight class) and Itziar Belmond (ranked 196 p4p, 193 weight class). Jack Hakansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itziar Belmond!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakansson misses with a takedown attempt
and Belmond moves into the clinch.
Belmond tries a body shot but Hakansson blocks it.
Hakansson blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hakansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belmond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hakansson is looking for a takedown.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Hakansson 's eye.
Hakansson lands a takedown into guard.
Belmond 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.
Hakansson trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson postures up.
Hakansson is fighting to break Belmond's control of his arms but Belmond is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hakansson trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belmond stuffs the takedown.
Hakansson looks for a takedown but Belmond sprawls well.
It seemed like Belmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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.
Hakansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belmond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belmond lands a nice uppercut.
Belmond lands with a right to the head.
Hakansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Belmond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Hakansson 's eye.
A short right from Belmond on the inside.
Hakansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belmond after a bit of a struggle.
Hakansson wants a takedown.
Belmond lands an elbow inside.
Belmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hakansson is working for takedown but Belmond is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hakansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hakansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belmond after a bit of a struggle.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Hakansson 's eye.
Belmond lands a nice elbow.
Belmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hakansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hakansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belmond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belmond lands with a left to the head.
Belmond gets underhooks to prevent Hakansson's takedown attempt.
Hakansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Belmond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmond is looking for a sweep. Hakansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hakansson is looking to take a break and control but Belmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hakansson prevents Belmond from standing back up.
Belmond is trying is best to control the position here.
Belmond tries to get to full guard but Hakansson has control of the leg.
Belmond controlling the position for now.
Belmond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmond.
Belmond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hakansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Belmond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Hakansson misses.
Belmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Hakansson steps away.
Hakansson goes for a double leg but Belmond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belmond continues to drive forward.
Hakansson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belmond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmond lands with a right to the head.
Belmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Hakansson tries for a takedown but Belmond manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson dodges an elbow strike from Belmond.
Hakansson has picked Belmond up - he's going for a ride! Hakansson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hakansson is trying to control. Belmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belmond is looking for a sweep. Hakansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson is working for a kimura here but Belmond manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hakansson's guard.
Belmond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hakansson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belmond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belmond has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hakansson is proving hard to escape from.
Belmond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson has his foot on Belmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belmond works his way back into a safe position though.
Belmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hakansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belmond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belmond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmond postures up.
Hakansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belmond controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hakansson.
Belmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmond throws an overhand right that lands on Hakansson's shoulder, as Hakansson tries to avoid the shot.
Hakansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakansson closes the distance and clinches up with Belmond, looking for a takedown. Hakansson pushes Belmond against the cage but Belmond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belmond unleashes a big counter combination but Hakansson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice cross by Belmond.
Hakansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hakansson fails with the takedown
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Belmond throws a front kick that sends Hakansson stumbling back into the cage.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belmond counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut lands for Belmond. That snapped Hakansson's head back.
Belmond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belmond throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belmond but Belmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakansson misses with a two punch combination.
Belmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakansson.
Hakansson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond misses with a hook. Hakansson ducked under it nicely.
Hakansson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belmond.
Hakansson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belmond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Belmond 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itziar Belmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Belmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakansson.
Hakansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belmond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakansson somewhat.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hakansson. 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.
Hakansson misses the shot to the body.
Belmond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack Hakansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Hakansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Belmond sprawls well. He's pushed Hakansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmond throws a leg kick which misses Hakansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakansson tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Belmond finds it's target.
Hakansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmond scores with a nice right hand.
Hakansson shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Belmond misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Belmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belmond stops a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Belmond.
Belmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmond.
A bit of stalling here from Belmond.
Belmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hakansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Belmond as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hakansson.
Belmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belmond can't find room to land a body shot as Hakansson controls the action.
Belmond is pressed up against the cage. Hakansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belmond down to the mat. Belmond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belmond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belmond, as that shot connected.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmond lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakansson shoots in looking for a takedown. Belmond tries to sprawl out of it but Hakansson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmond connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakansson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Belmond counters with a good low kick that Hakansson was not able to check.
Belmond leaves Hakansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belmond counters with a straight right hand.
Belmond stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belmond wants it to stay on the feet.
Belmond lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond scores with a nice head shot.
Jack Hakansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belmond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itziar Belmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belmond winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
After winning the bout, Itziar Belmond 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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hype
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