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Event:
LKO21 EastSiders
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Hghar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximov sprawls well. Maximov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hghar gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Hghar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maximov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maximov is looking to escape.
Hghar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maximov is trying to stand.
Hghar wants to take a breather but Maximov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov is trying to stand back up but Hghar is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hghar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maximov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hghar has cracked it and Maximov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hghar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaqen Hghar!
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Event:
LKO International FW 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hghar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry wants to control but Hghar postures up.
Landry is looking to regain half guard here but Hghar keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hghar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Landry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hghar connects with a decent elbow.
Hghar trying to control the position but Landry is working away. #T1#
Hghar misses with the ground and pound.
Landry can't do much from the bottom here.
Landry tries to buck Hghar off but Hghar is having none of it.
Landry manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hghar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Landry is just riding it out for now. Hghar eventually gives up the hold.
Landry is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Midnight MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Hghar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Landry defends it well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hghar trying to mount his opponent but Landry defends it.
Landry wants to control but Hghar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Landry is defending against the submission attempts here by Hghar.
Landry is trying to maintain the position but Hghar is very close to passing his half guard.
Landry keeping hold of Hghar's head, controlling as best he can.
Landry trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Hghar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Landry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Landry gets full guard.
Hghar stopping the sweep attempt from Landry.
Hghar wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Hghar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landry looks to land a combination but Hghar avoids it well.
Hghar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Landry misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Hghar scores with a takedown into Landry's guard.#T4#
Landry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hghar advances position into side control!
Landry prevents Hghar from improving position.
Hghar working the ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hghar throws a strike aimed at the side of Landry's head but Landry avoids it well.
Landry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaqen Hghar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Landry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hghar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hghar shoots in looking for a takedown but Landry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hghar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Landry misses with a hook
and Hghar counters with a straight right hand.
Landry scores with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Landry. No joy for Hghar on that attempt.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Landry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hghar.
Landry misses with a right hand
and Hghar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hghar.
Ed Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaqen Hghar.
Landry looks to score with a jab to the body but Hghar is just out of range.#TD2#
Hghar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Landry to the mat! Landry manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Landry pulls Hghar in close to his closed guard and prevents Hghar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Hghar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hghar passes Landry's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hghar wants to work for an arm triangle but Landry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hghar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Landry still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Landry has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hghar is looking to regain half guard here but Landry keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Landry is looking to take a break and control but Hghar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hghar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hghar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Landry off and has taken his back!
Landry is really stuck here.
Well, with Hghar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Landry is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hghar is not going to allow Landry to sit and survive in this position.
Jaqen Hghar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Landry is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3#
Landry is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Hghar working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Landry is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Hghar has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Landry taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaqen Hghar!
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Event:
LKO8 Outrageous
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee staying out of range there.
Hghar misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Lee counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Hghar! #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Hghar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Hghar is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Hghar is defending well.
Hghar trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Lee is keen to just control but Hghar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hghar is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee trying to control the action but Hghar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hghar is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee is taking a breather. Hghar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lee is working for a kimura but Hghar is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hghar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hghar defends it well. #SUB#
Hghar is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Hghar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hghar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hghar!
Hghar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but Hghar doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee looking to control but Hghar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hghar is on top in guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hghar from controlling successfully.
Hghar chips away with some ground and pound.
Hghar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hghar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hghar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaqen Hghar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hghar.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Hghar slips the punch.
Hghar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hghar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Hghar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee tries to move into range but Hghar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaqen Hghar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hghar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hghar duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
A jab from Hghar misses.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hghar manages to circle out of the way.
Hghar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hghar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hghar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hghar thuds a left hand into Lee's body.#T2#
Donk. Lee catches Hghar right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Jaqen Hghar has been cut.
Whack! Lee lands a heavy head kick that drops Hghar. The ref tackles Lee to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hghar was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Freddy Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Noobert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Yura Noobert has been cut.
Hghar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noobert.
Noobert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hghar connects with a looping right hand.
Hghar scores with a nice right hand.
Hghar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hghar stuns Noobert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hghar scores with a sloppy right hand. Noobert should have avoided that one.
Hghar lands with an uppercut that bounces Noobert off the cage and back into range.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Hghar there.#T1#
Hghar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hghar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noobert at a distance.
Noobert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Noobert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Hghar.
Noobert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hghar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noobert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Hghar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Hghar lunges at Noobert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noobert's hand.
Hghar throws a looping overhand right but Noobert ducks down to avoid it.
Hghar cracks Noobert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Hghar. #TD#
Noobert gets caught flat footed, as Hghar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hghar trying to control the position from guard on top but Noobert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Noobert has his foot on Hghar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hghar works his way back into a safe position though.
Hghar wants to control from the top but Noobert keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Hghar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hghar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Hghar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hghar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hghar chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Noobert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hghar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noobert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hghar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hghar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hghar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4##SUB2#
Noobert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Noobert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hghar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Noobert has his foot on Hghar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hghar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Noobert has his foot on Hghar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hghar works his way back into a safe position though.
Hghar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hghar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hghar stands up over Noobert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hghar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noobert has momentary wrist control but Hghar slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hghar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Yura Noobert's cut even more.
Noobert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hghar forces his way into half guard.
Hghar lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaqen Hghar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yura Noobert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Noobert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD#
Hghar throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Noobert tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Noobert is rocked!
Hghar gets to his feet and stands over Noobert, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Noobert felt that one! Hghar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Noobert from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaqen Hghar!
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Event:
Destiny 152: Supremacy
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Poulter tries to close the distance and clinch but Hghar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hghar scores with a nice right hand.
Poulter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hghar.#TD2#
Hghar gets a takedown into half guard.
Poulter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hghar.
Poulter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hghar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hghar in particular looking to stall.
Hghar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poulter is staying active underneath Hghar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Hghar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Poulter is not content to let Hghar control the position.
Poulter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hghar.
Hghar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hghar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hghar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poulter taking some punishment here, with Hghar in his half guard.
Poulter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hghar.
Hghar with the ground and pound but Poulter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Poulter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hghar is controlling him. #T2#
Hghar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hghar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poulter's head.
Hghar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hghar throws a big right hand that misses.
Hghar stands up over Poulter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
My spies in He Man Women Haters Club inform me that Hghar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hghar scoring with some ground and pound.
Hghar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Hghar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hghar throws a big elbow that misses.
Hghar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poulter's head.
Poulter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hghar is controlling him.
Poulter keeping moving, preventing Hghar from controlling successfully.
Hghar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hghar wants to control from the top but Poulter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paul Poulter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hghar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paul Poulter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hghar defending well as Poulter loads up on a big left hand.
Hghar looks to score with a jab to the body but Poulter is just out of range.
Hghar misses the shot to the body.
Hghar throws a hook to the side of Poulter's head but Poulter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poulter lands with a shot to the body.
Poulter is looking to clinch but Hghar is avoiding it.
Hghar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poulter!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donk. Poulter catches Hghar right on the button with a cross.
Poulter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hghar will feel that in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Poulter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poulter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Hghar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poulter wants to clinch but Hghar slips to the side
enabling Hghar to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaqen Hghar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hghar misses with a hook. Poulter ducked under it nicely.
Poulter blocks a jab.
Hghar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poulter as he avoids it easily.
Poulter throws a quick counter head kick but Hghar was just out of range.
Hghar throws a right and a left that Poulter avoids nicely.
Hghar throws a big shot that misses.
Paul Poulter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poulter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hghar was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulter.
Hghar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poulter momentarily.
Hghar throws a big shot that misses.
Hghar misses with a straight right.
Poulter defending well as Hghar loads up on a big left hand.
Hghar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPoulter.
Poulter tries to clinch but Hghar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hghar swings for the body but Poulter moves out of range.
Poulter connects with an inside leg kick.
Hghar throws a hook but Poulter avoids it easily.
Hghar walks into a jab.
Hghar throws a shot from downtown. Poulter moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hghar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poulter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hghar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poulter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poulter throws a head kick that misses.
Poulter throws a head kick that half lands.
Poulter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hghar.
A big right from Hghar misses.
Poulter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hghar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poulter manages to avoid it.
Hghar takes a swing at Poulter's ribcage but misses.
Poulter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hghar counters with a straight right hand.
Hghar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poulter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hghar throws a body punch but Poulter moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poulter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Hghar lands with an overhand left.
Hghar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poulter works the jab nicely.
Hghar cracks Poulter with a good jab.
Poulter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poulter thumps Hghar with a low kick.
Hghar ducks under a wild hook from Poulter.
Poulter throws a head kick but Hghar moves out of range.
Poulter ducks right into an uppercut from Hghar. #ROC2#
Poulter is rocked!
Hghar knocks out Poulter with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Hghar before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Hghar picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaqen Hghar!
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 45
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Hghar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale is looking to land body kicks.
Hghar connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barksdale goes for a double leg but Hghar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hghar continues to drive forward.
A big left from Hghar misses.
Barksdale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hghar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Hghar lands.
Barksdale blocks a jab.
Hghar lands a slapping body shot.
Hghar moves out of range as Barksdale throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hghar! But no joy.
Hghar scores with a jab to the head.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hghar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Hghar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hghar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hghar as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale moves away from the strike by Hghar.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hghar throws a shot to the body.
Hghar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barksdale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hghar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hghar.
Barksdale throws a leg kick which misses Hghar's front leg but catches the back leg as Hghar tries to avoid it.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Hghar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barksdale throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hghar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hghar.
Hghar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barksdale's hands.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barksdale throws a chopping leg kick but Hghar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hghar.
Hghar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Barksdale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Hghar misses. #T2#
Hghar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barksdale at a distance.
Hghar cracks Barksdale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hghar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barksdale had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Hghar jumps back.
Barksdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hghar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Hghar is out of range.
Damien Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Barksdale.
Hghar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hghar misses with a wild body shot.
Hghar throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hghar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barksdale thows a leg kick but Hghar checks it
and Hghar counters with a nice uppercut.
Hghar throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale staying out of range there.
Barksdale tests Hghar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hghar.#T3#
Hghar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barksdale misses with the combination.
Barksdale connects with a right hand. Hghar shakes it off.
Barksdale misses with a hook
and Hghar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Barksdale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hghar is trying to defend but Barksdale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Hghar is defending well.
Hghar trying to hold on to Barksdale's head to control him but Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale prevents Hghar from improving his position.#T4#
Barksdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hghar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hghar wants to get back to full guard.
Hghar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hghar looking for a sweep. Not yet Hghar, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hghar is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hghar trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hghar throws a strike but Barksdale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaqen Hghar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hghar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hghar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hghar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hghar wants it to stay on the feet.
Barksdale needs to keep his hands up - Hghar had a free shot at his head there.
Hghar throws the left hand but Barksdale avoids the punch easily.
Barksdale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barksdale drops his hands momentarily and Hghar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barksdale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hghar.
Hghar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Hghar misses its intended target.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Jaqen Hghar has been cut.
Hghar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale thumps Hghar with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Barksdale.#ROC#
Hghar is rocked!#T1#
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hghar.
Hghar is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him?
Hghar blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Hghar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hghar throws a hook but Barksdale blocks it.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hghar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barksdale feints and then cracks Hghar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hghar down.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hghar misses with an uppercut. Barksdale saw that one coming.
Hghar misses with a straight left.
Barksdale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Hghar checks it.
Hghar looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
Hghar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaqen Hghar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hghar! But no joy.
Hghar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hghar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barksdale digs a good hook to Hghar's body.
Barksdale is looking to land body kicks.
Hghar seems to have recovered his senses.
Hghar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hghar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barksdale. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hghar.#T2#
Barksdale dives in and grabs Hghar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hghar pushes down on Barksdale's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Hghar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hghar throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Hghar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Hghar.
An inside leg kick lands from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a right hand.
Barksdale lands the left hand.
Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hghar.
Hghar checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a big shot that misses.
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barksdale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barksdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barksdale.
Hghar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Hghar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barksdale throws a series of punches but Hghar avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Hghar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hghar avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hghar! But no joy.
Hghar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hghar throws a poor cross that misses
and Barksdale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Hghar slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hghar misses the target.
Hghar misses with a looping left.
Hghar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hghar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Hghar.
Barksdale lands with an uppercut that bounces Hghar off the cage and back into range.
Hghar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hghar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hghar looks to clinch but Barksdale throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hghar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damien Barksdale!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damien Barksdale waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.
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