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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buck Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Popko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Popko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Hazzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Popko!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popko rushes Hazzard and presses him up against the cage.
Hazzard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popko misses with an elbow strike.
Popko tries to stall but Hazzard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Popko tries a knee to the head but Hazzard blocks it.
Hazzard dodges an elbow strike from Popko.
Popko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hazzard is keeping busy.
Hazzard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hazzard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Popko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Popko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Popko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hazzard.
Popko working Hazzard over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Hazzard to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Popko passes Hazzard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Popko is stalling here. Hazzard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Popko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hazzard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hazzard stands up and beckons Popko to his feet.
Hazzard misses with a takedown attempt - Popko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Popko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hazzard.
Popko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hazzard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Popko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Hazzard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Popko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Popko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Popko tries to land a knee to the head but Hazzard blocks with his arms.
Hazzard avoids a wild elbow strike from Popko.
Hazzard slowing the pace effectively.
Popko is pressed up against the cage. Hazzard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Popko down to the mat. Popko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hazzard is defended easily by Popko.
Hazzard is breathing heavily.
Hazzard moves into range and clinches up with Popko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard dodges an elbow strike from Popko.
Popko stops a takedown attempt from Hazzard.
Popko missing with knees to the body.
Popko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Popko looking to throw knees to the head but Hazzard is blocking nicely.
Hazzard avoiding damage as Popko throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Popko throws an elbow but misses.
Hazzard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Popko tries a knee to the head but Hazzard blocks it.
Popko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Popko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Popko throws an elbow that misses.
Popko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Popko looking to throw knees to the head but Hazzard is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popko tries a knee to the head but Hazzard blocks it.
Popko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hazzard avoids the elbow strike from Popko, against the cage.
Popko looking to throw knees to the head but Hazzard is blocking nicely.
Hazzard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hazzard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Popko wants to stand but Hazzard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hazzard is trying to keep Popko in close.
Hazzard has a closed guard, preventing Popko from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popko postures up in Hazzard's guard and throws a big left but Hazzard blocks it.
Hazzard keeping full guard, as Popko tries to pass.
Hazzard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Popko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hazzard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popko circles away.
Hazzard wants to land a leg kick but Popko is out of range.
Hazzard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hazzard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Popko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazzard moves into the clinch.
Popko prevents Hazzard from breaking the clinch.
Hazzard managing to block the knees to the body from Popko.
Hazzard jumps guard but Popko stands there with Hazzard around his waist. Hazzard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Popko lands an elbow just above Hazzard 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Popko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazzard's brow.
Hazzard blocks the elbow strike.
Popko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Popko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Popko.
Popko is stalling here.
Popko lands a nice elbow.
Popko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popko looking to throw knees to the head but Hazzard is blocking nicely.
Popko lands an elbow inside that Hazzard shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hazzard's face.
Popko missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Popko throws an elbow but misses.
Hazzard takes an elbow to the temple.
Popko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Popko looking to throw knees to the head but Hazzard is blocking nicely.
Popko is trying to maintain a safe position but Hazzard gets an underhook and turns Popko into the cage.
Hazzard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Hazzard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazzard tries to pull guard but Popko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Popko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazzard avoids a wild elbow strike from Popko.
Popko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Popko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazzard's brow.
Popko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Popko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hazzard avoids a wild elbow strike from Popko.
Hazzard tries to pull guard but Popko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard is looking to break free of the clinch but Popko has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hazzard managing to block the knees to the body from Popko.
Hazzard takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Popko.
Popko looking to throw knees to the head but Hazzard is blocking nicely.
Hazzard is struggling to control the position.
Mike Popko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popko pushes off an throws an elbow but Hazzard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Popko tries to land knees in the clinch but Hazzard avoids the damage to the body.
Hazzard stalling the fight.
Popko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Popko lands an elbow inside.
Popko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hazzard is working for takedown but Popko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hazzard is trying to pull guard but Popko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Popko connects with a knee to the head.
Hazzard is trying to break the clinch but Popko has him pressed against the cage.
Popko lands a knee to the head.
Popko trying to land knees to the body.
Popko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hazzard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hazzard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Popko prevents it.
Hazzard avoids the elbow strike from Popko, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Popko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Popko clinches up against the cage.
Popko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hazzard avoids it.
Popko scores with a knee to the head.
Popko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Popko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hazzard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Popko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Popko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hazzard stalls.
Popko tries to land a knee to the head but Hazzard blocks with his arms.
Popko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Popko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Popko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hazzard.
Hazzard blocks an elbow strike from Popko.
Popko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hazzard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Hazzard.
Popko throws an elbow but it misses.
Popko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hazzard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hazzard is trying to break the clinch but Popko is controlling him.
Hazzard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Hazzard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popko lands an elbow just above Hazzard 's eye.
Hazzard jumps into guard, dragging Popko to the mat.
Popko wants to stand and escape but instead Hazzard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popko wants to stand and escape but Hazzard is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hazzard stops Popko from standing up.
Hazzard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Buck Hazzard just wasn't active enough.
Popko shoots in for a takedown but Hazzard shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popko tries to clinch but Hazzard is having none of it.
Hazzard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popko's sensitive parts.
Mike Popko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hazzard tries for a takedown but Popko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Popko moves in looking to clinch but Hazzard pushes him off.
Popko tries to clinch up but Hazzard circles away and keeps his distance.
Popko tries to close the distance and clinch but Hazzard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popko moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Popko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hazzard's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard dodges an elbow strike from Popko.
Popko lands a damaging elbow.
Hazzard looking to slow down the pace here.
Popko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Popko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hazzard blocks it with crossed arms.
Popko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hazzard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hazzard takes an elbow to the temple.
Popko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Popko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazzard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buck Hazzard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Popko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Popko 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Popko!
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