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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Hageman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexton Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardcastle's choice of entrance music: How I Could Just Kill a Man- Rage Against the Machine. Sexton Hardcastle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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151 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Hageman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sexton Hardcastle!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hageman thuds a left hand into Hardcastle's body.
Hageman takes a swing at Hardcastle's ribcage but misses.
Hageman darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman.
Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardcastle manages to avoid it.
Hardcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman lands a left hand.
Hardcastle goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Hardcastle slips the punch.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hageman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman is looking to clinch.
Hardcastle shoots for a double leg takedown but Hageman sprawls well. He's pushed Hardcastle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Hardcastle.
Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hageman moves into range and clinches up with Hardcastle.
Hageman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman.
Hardcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the head.
Hageman tries to work over Hardcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hageman.
Hardcastle is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hageman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hageman avoiding damage.
Hardcastle looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle blocks an uppercut.
Hageman stalling against the cage.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Hageman keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Hardcastle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hardcastle being controlled against the cage.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land.
Hardcastle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle.
Hageman tries to clinch there but Hardcastle circles away.
Hageman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardcastle circles away.
Hardcastle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hageman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle moves forwards but Hageman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hageman scores with a jab.
Hardcastle misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Hardcastle.
Hageman swinging wildly here.
Hageman lands a jab.
Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardcastle.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardcastle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease.
Hardcastle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hageman defends well and Hardcastle ends up having to push Hageman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hageman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardcastle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcastle shoots in but Hageman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.
Hardcastle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardcastle can do to turn this around?
Hageman lands a jab.
Hageman throws the left hand but Hardcastle avoids the punch easily.
Hardcastle feints the counter takedown.
Hageman tries to clinch up but Hardcastle circles away and keeps his distance.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hageman!
Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hageman defends it nicely.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardcastle manages to avoid it.
Hardcastle dives in for a single leg takedown but Hageman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardcastle dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Hageman lands with a straight right. Hardcastle didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hageman cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap.
Hageman closes the distance and clinches.
Hageman working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman.
Hageman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land.
Hardcastle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hageman regains guard.
Hardcastle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hageman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hardcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hageman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardcastle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hageman looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman has momentary wrist control but Hardcastle slips an elbow through the middle.
Hageman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hageman pulls Hardcastle in close to prevent any damage.
Hardcastle preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hageman is trying to keep Hardcastle in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Hageman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardcastle.
Hageman pushes Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hardcastle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hageman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardcastle tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hageman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hageman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardcastle.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Hardcastle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman.
Hageman lands a right hand.
Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman.
Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardcastle walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman.
Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardcastle misses with a takedown attempt - Hageman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hageman.
Hageman cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap.
Hageman digs a good hook to Hardcastle's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well.
Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hageman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardcastle.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hageman tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
Hageman tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
No joy there for Hardcastle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hageman misses.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side.
Hageman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardcastle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hageman throws out the jab.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hageman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Hardcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hageman throws out a loose jab but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle needs to keep his hands up - Hageman had a free shot at his head there.
Sexton Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardcastle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hageman is looking to clinch but Hardcastle is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Hageman.
Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hageman throws a good cross that connects.
Hardcastle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hageman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hageman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Diego Hageman wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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