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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Handerson (ranked 148 p4p, 343 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 24 p4p, 48 weight class). Handerson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is America - A Horse With No Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23 - 5 - 0 |
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202 cm
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54 - 36 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Handerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 54 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar fails with the takedown
and Handerson counters with a left to the body.
Handerson jabs at Haggar's body.
Handerson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haggar.
Haggar thuds his right hand into Handerson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haggar throws a shot from downtown. Handerson moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Haggar lands.
Handerson loads up on a big right hand but Haggar slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Handerson. No joy for Haggar on that attempt.
Haggar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handerson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haggar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Handerson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dave Handerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
Handerson swings for the body but Haggar moves out of range.
Haggar works the jab nicely.
Dave Handerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haggar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haggar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handerson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haggar thinking.
Handerson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Handerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Handerson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haggar tries for a takedown but Handerson circles away easily
and Handerson counters with a nice body shot.
Haggar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Handerson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haggar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Handerson tries to avoid it but Haggar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Handerson to the ground. Handerson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Handerson throws a body punch but Haggar moves out of range.
Haggar with the counter takedown but Handerson avoids it easily.
Handerson loads up on a big right hand but Haggar slips the punch.
Haggar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Handerson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar tries for a takedown but Handerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar works Handerson's body with a nice hook.
No luck for Haggar with that takedown attempt.
Handerson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haggar's head backwards.
Haggar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handerson throws out the jab.
Handerson throws a hook but Haggar blocks it.
Handerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handerson misses the shot to the body.
Handerson is looking to wear down Haggar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Handerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haggar throws a right hand that misses
and Handerson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haggar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handerson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Handerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Haggar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haggar misses with a takedown
enabling Handerson to counter with a crisp jab.
Haggar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handerson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haggar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Handerson coming out on top.
Haggar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haggar misses with an uppercut
and Handerson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haggar looks winded!
Haggar leaves his chin hanging out and Handerson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Haggar crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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