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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hackleton (ranked 4122 p4p, 432 weight class) and Ariana Grande (ranked 7517 p4p, 590 weight class). Hackleton's entrance music is Gringo Hip Hop. A fine choice. Ariana Grande will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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105 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Hackleton!
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, Ariana Grande!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hackleton as Grande shoots in.
Grande connects with a high kick.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hackleton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackleton leaves Grande with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grande looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hackleton is fending him off so far but Grande persists. Nope, Hackleton circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Hackleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariana Grande.
Hackleton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackleton blocks a head kick by Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackleton defends well and Grande ends up having to push Hackleton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Grande
and Hackleton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hackleton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hackleton scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande taking some punishment here, with Hackleton in his half guard.
Grande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hackleton scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackleton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Hackleton.
Hackleton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grande is trying to stand.
Hackleton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hackleton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grande in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Grande is rocked!
Hackleton postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Grande in real trouble here! The ref calls for Grande to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hackleton!
Post fight, Frank Hackleton stared into the camera and said 'Thanks Rogan it's a real pleasure to be here. I wanna thank my boys back in the camp.....Pre-fight I was told that my opponent was seriously under weight, so I took that into my game plan. '.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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