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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Luenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weidhead Hesten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Luenski! 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, Weidhead Hesten! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Luenski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hesten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Luenski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hesten pinned against the cage. Hesten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hesten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Luenski fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Luenski. 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. Luenski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hesten! But no joy. Luenski dives in for a single leg takedown but Hesten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luenski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hesten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Luenski fails with a takedown attempt. Luenski misses with a takedown and Hesten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hesten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oscar Luenski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Luenski has a takedown stuffed. Luenski shoots in and bounces Hesten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hesten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hesten is trying to keep Luenski in close.
Hesten keeping full guard, as Luenski tries to pass. Hesten looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hesten wants to get back to his feet but Luenski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Luenski is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beast Playground that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Luenski 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 three minutes gone in the round. Luenski wants to control from the top but Hesten keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luenski is defended easily by Hesten. Hesten steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Luenski. Luenski dives in for a single leg takedown but Hesten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Luenski with a lazy takedown attempt and Hesten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Luenski shoots in looking for a takedown. Hesten tries to sprawl out of it but Luenski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hesten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hesten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luenski with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Luenski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hesten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Luenski goes for a double leg but Hesten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hesten continues to drive forward. Hesten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luenski with a body shot. Nice takedown defense from Hesten. No joy for Luenski on that attempt. Hesten appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Luenski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hesten as he jumps to the side. Luenski is breathing heavily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Luenski looks to clinch and Hesten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luenski thinking. Luenski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hesten as he avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Hesten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weidhead Hesten dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luenski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hesten leaves Luenski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Luenski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Hesten feints a counter leg kick. Luenski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hesten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Luenski. 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. Luenski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hesten sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hesten throws out a counter right but Luenski avoids it with no problem. Luenski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hesten as he avoids it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Luenski misses with a takedown and Luenski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oscar Luenski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luenski fails with the takedown and Hesten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Luenski doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hesten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luenski thinking. Luenski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hesten looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hesten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hesten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luenski shoots for a takedown but Hesten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Luenski sets himself, and Hesten steps forward looking for the clinch! Luenski avoids it this time. Luenski fails to land the takedown. Luenski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hesten. Luenski misses with a takedown attempt and Hesten counters with a right hand to the body. Hesten stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Hesten as Luenski shoots in. Hesten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hesten has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Luenski shoots in but no luck this time. Luenski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Luenski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hesten defends it nicely. Hesten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Luenski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hesten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Luenski with a lazy takedown attempt and Hesten counters with a stiff right hand. Luenski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hesten! 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! Hesten is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Luenski is controlling him well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hesten gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weidhead Hesten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Luenski tries for a takedown but Hesten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hesten unleashes a big counter combination but Luenski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Horrible takedown attempt by Luenski or perhaps it was just good defense by Hesten, which made it look bad. Hesten now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Luenski fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Luenski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luenski tries for a takedown but Hesten circles away easily and Hesten counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luenski drops his hands momentarily and Hesten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. No luck for Luenski with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luenski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hesten moves into the clinch. Luenski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hesten walks away with a smile on his face. Luenski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Luenski has his takedown stuffed and Hesten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hesten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hesten is trying to trip Luenski. He has hold of a leg but Luenski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hesten persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hesten is looking to stand up but Luenski won't let him. Hesten passes Luenski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Hesten slows the pace down in half guard. Hesten frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hesten takes Luenski's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Luenski is in trouble. Hesten trying to control momentarily.
Oscar Luenski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Luenski rolls, trying to escape but Hesten keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hesten struggling to keep hold of the position.
Luenski breaks Hesten's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Luenski controls from within his opponent's guard. Luenski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hesten wants to stand up but Luenski is controlling him. Hesten kicks Luenski off and gets to his feet. Luenski takes one to the side of the head.
Luenski has his takedown stuffed and Hesten counters with a good low kick that Luenski was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Luenski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Luenski doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hesten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Luenski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hesten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luenski. Hesten looks like he wants to counter punch here. Luenski doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hesten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight! Weidhead Hesten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hesten has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weidhead Hesten!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
34% |
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