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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ridgeway's choice of entrance music: The Forgotten War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Lukas Hanak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanak is just out of range.
Hanak moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Hanak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Hanak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Hanak moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanak.
Hanak cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanak lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridgeway cracks Hanak with an open hand slap.
Ridgeway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanak cracks Ridgeway with an open hand slap.
We've been hearing reports that Hanak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hanak swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body
and Hanak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanak with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanak tries to free his leg and advance position but Ridgeway is retaining full guard.
Ridgeway controlling Hanak's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ridgeway has control of Hanak's left arm, preventing Hanak from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway looking for a sweep. Not yet Ridgeway, not yet.
Ridgeway is pulling down on Hanak's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Hanak punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Hanak.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Hanak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a body kick.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Hanak's ribs.
Ridgeway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgeway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hanak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridgeway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Hanak is out of range.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Hanak's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanak tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hanak rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ridgeway pinned against the cage. Ridgeway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ridgeway is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ridgeway but Ridgeway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridgeway tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hanak swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Hanak throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Hanak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanak. Hanak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ridgeway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanak scrambles back to his feet.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Hanak attempts a counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it well and moves away.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Hanak moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanak on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Hanak misses
and Ridgeway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanak misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanak's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Hanak throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Hanak cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hanak blocks a jab.
Ridgeway throws a push kick but Hanak slaps the foot to one side.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak blocks the body kick.
Hanak attempts a counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it well and moves away.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Hanak's ribs.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Hanak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridgeway is keeping the position for now.
Hanak throwing strikes but missing.
Hanak wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway pulls Hanak in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ridgeway keeping full guard, as Hanak tries to pass.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridgeway wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanak is looking to work some ground and pound but Ridgeway has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ridgeway tries to work over Hanak's front leg with a kick but Hanak checks it.
Hanak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanak blocks the body kick.
Hanak tries to counter with a takedown but Ridgeway is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Hanak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak checks the leg kick.
Hanak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway throws a nice looking combination but Hanak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ridgeway thuds a left hand into Hanak's body.
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Hanak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
Hanak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ridgeway avoids the head kick by Hanak.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridgeway in his tracks.
Hanak moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanak attempts a counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it well and moves away.
Hanak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanak throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanak moves forwards but Ridgeway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hanak avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Hanak moves away and avoids it.
Hanak attempts a counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it well and moves away.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanak.
Hanak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
Hanak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Hanak avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanak defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Lukas Hanak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanak misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Hanak.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanak.
Lukas Hanak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak looking to pass the guard.
Hanak throwing strikes but missing.
Hanak is in close to Ridgeway's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanak distracts Ridgeway with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ridgeway managing to control the position.
Hanak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ridgeway's head.
Ridgeway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridgeway pulls Hanak in close to prevent any damage.
Hanak is looking to work some ground and pound but Ridgeway has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanak throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanak looking to pass the guard.
Ridgeway has control of Hanak's left arm, preventing Hanak from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ridgeway catches Hanak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathew Ridgeway.
I've got Ridgeway 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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