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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Lattimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hackett has chosen Genesis - Firth of Fith as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 The Island, Rick Lattimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Hackett!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hackett.
Lattimore has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Lattimore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hackett lands a shot to the body.
Hackett pushes Lattimore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lattimore blocks a body shot from Hackett.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett letting Lattimore take a breather here.
Lattimore can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Lattimore fails to pull guard.
Hackett tries a body shot but Lattimore blocks it.
Lattimore blocks a body shot from Hackett.
A short body shot lands from Hackett as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lattimore is trying to pull guard but Hackett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lattimore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hackett prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lattimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett cracks Lattimore with a nice body shot.
Lattimore manages to break the clinch.
Lattimore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Hackett.
Lattimore is breathing heavily.
Lattimore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hackett counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hackett.
Steve Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett thumps Lattimore with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lattimore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackett scores with a push kick.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lattimore. That did some damage!
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lattimore if he has to take too many more of those.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lattimore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Lattimore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hackett stuns Lattimore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lattimore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett scores with a kick to the body.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of Lattimore's side.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hackett connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Rick Lattimore has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hackett. Lattimore shrugs it off though.
Lattimore takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Lattimore throws a big counter combination but Hackett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Lattimore misses with a kick to the body
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses
and Hackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lattimore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hackett - the referee stops the clock and Lattimore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hackett. Lattimore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lattimore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Hackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lattimore lands a nice hook to Hackett's body. Hackett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lattimore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lattimore off balance momentarily.
Hackett cracks the inside of Lattimore's front leg.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. Lattimore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Lattimore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Hackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
As Hackett tries to get set, Lattimore tries to push him back and clinch up but Hackett manages to avoid the attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Lattimore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good exchange - Hackett coming out on top.
Lattimore's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Hackett throws a nice head kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hackett in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lattimore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
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!
Lattimore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
Lattimore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Hackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lattimore if he has to take too many more of those.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Hackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hackett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hackett lands a nice looking body kick.
Rick Lattimore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lattimore tries to clinch there but Hackett circles away.
Lattimore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lattimore closes the distance and clinches up with Hackett, looking for a takedown. Lattimore pushes Hackett against the cage but Hackett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Lattimore stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackett.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Lattimore's leg. Lattimore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lattimore clinches.
Lattimore has Hackett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hackett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lattimore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lattimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lattimore walks into a stiff left hand from Hackett.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lattimore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hackett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lattimore tries to clinch there but Hackett circles away.
Hackett slips a jab and a cross from Lattimore.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lattimore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lattimore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lattimore shoots in and drives through. Hackett sprawls well.
Hackett pushes Lattimore away with a front kick.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lattimore if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Hackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lattimore's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Hackett.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hackett.
Hackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lattimore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Lattimore's front leg but catches the back leg as Lattimore tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hackett!
Lattimore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
Steve Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Lattimore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Hackett lands with an overhand left.
Hackett blocks a head kick by Lattimore.
Lattimore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackett - that will leave a mark!
Lattimore misses with a takedown
and Hackett counters with a solid body kick.
Hackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Lattimore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
Lattimore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lattimore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackett - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett.
A punch combination from Lattimore misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hackett, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
Lattimore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hackett.
Hackett throws a front kick that sends Lattimore stumbling back into the cage.
Lattimore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good exchange - Hackett coming out on top.
Lattimore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackett defends well and Lattimore ends up having to push Hackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A solid body kick from Hackett.
Hackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of Lattimore's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lattimore dives in for a single leg takedown but Hackett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Lattimore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lattimore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hackett.
Hackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Lattimore should have avoided that one.
Hackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett thumps Lattimore with a low kick.
Lattimore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Lattimore off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Lattimore.
Lattimore backing away here, and Hackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Lattimore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lattimore wants to clinch
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lattimore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hackett scores with a leg kick.
Lattimore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hackett swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackett - that will leave a mark!
Lattimore misses with a low kick.
Hackett digs a good hook to Lattimore's body.
Lattimore misses with a kick to the body.
Lattimore is looking to clinch but Hackett is avoiding it.
Hackett throws a fast counter high kick but Lattimore manages to duck under it in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by Hackett.
Lattimore fails with the takedown.
Hackett lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Lattimore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hackett connects with a jab.
Hackett lands a head kick!
Hackett connects with a crisp jab.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lattimore shoots in for a takedown but Hackett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Hackett tenderised Lattimore's leg. Lattimore is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lattimore throws a head kick but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Rick Lattimore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hackett keeps Lattimore at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hackett 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Island's Forbidden Fruits, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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