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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorent Krasniqi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hit Harder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 cm
19
200 lbs
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190 cm
25
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorent Krasniqi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hit Harder! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krasniqi dives in for a single leg takedown but Harder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Harder can't find room to land a body shot as Krasniqi controls the action.
Krasniqi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harder works on Krasniqi's body with a couple of short punches. Harder misses with a punch to the body.
Harder has Krasniqi pushed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Krasniqi's face as he tries to break the clinch. Harder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krasniqi or not. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harder presses Krasniqi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Krasniqi is breathing heavily. Harder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krasniqi backwards.
It looks like Lorent Krasniqi has been cut. Harder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krasniqi up against the cage. Krasniqi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harder lands a hook that snaps the head of Krasniqi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harder tries to pull guard but Krasniqi holds him up against the cage and eventually Harder drops back down to his feet.
Harder successfully pulls guard.
Harder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Krasniqi preventing the sweep. Harder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krasniqi defends it easily. Harder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krasniqi defends well. Harder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krasniqi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Harder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krasniqi defends well. Krasniqi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Harder has Krasniqi pulled in close to control his posture. Harder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Krasniqi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Krasniqi wants to pass the guard but Harder is keeping the position. Harder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harder can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harder pulls Krasniqi in to control the position. Harder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harder pulls Krasniqi in close to his closed guard and prevents Krasniqi from doing any damage or advancing position. Harder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Krasniqi preventing the sweep. Krasniqi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Harder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krasniqi staying out of range there. Krasniqi with a lazy takedown attempt and Harder counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Harder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Krasniqi stopping the sweep attempt from Harder. Harder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harder is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Harder is working Krasniqi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krasniqi working for a triangle but Harder defends it easily.
Harder tries to free his leg and advance position but Krasniqi is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hit Harder dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lorent Krasniqi's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harder with a body punch. A glancing blow. Krasniqi moves into range and clinches up with Harder. Harder lands with a light punch inside. Krasniqi is trying to pull guard but Harder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Harder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krasniqi backwards. Harder tries a body shot but Krasniqi blocks it.
Harder lands with a right to the head. Krasniqi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A left hand lands to the body for Harder.
Harder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krasniqi. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harder leaning against his opponent.
Harder lands with a left to the head. Krasniqi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Harder stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Harder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krasniqi backwards. The referee is keeping an eye on Harder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harder is leaning against Krasniqi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Harder is struggling to control the position. Harder lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Harder to work.
Harder lands a nice uppercut.
Krasniqi is rocked! Harder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Oh Krasniqi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Harder dips a shoulder and cracks Krasniqi with a mighty uppercut! Krasniqi falls back against the cage and Harder unloads with a barrage of strikes! Krasniqi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harder screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hit Harder! A relieved looking Hit Harder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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
97% |
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