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Event:
MFN 355
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Ash moves out of range easily.
Hockles walks into a left hand. #TD#
Ash closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hockles's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hockles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hockles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ash wants to pass the guard but Hockles is keeping the position.
Ash lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles pulls Ash in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hockles working for a triangle but Ash defends it easily.
Hockles is trying to control the position but Ash postures up. #T1#
Ash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hockles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ash's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at Abobomination Training inform us that Hockles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ash landing with the ground and pound.
Hockles pulls Ash in close to his closed guard and prevents Ash from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hockles wants to sweep but no luck.
Ash with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Hockles looking for a guillotine here but Ash defends easily.
Hockles looking to control.
#T2#
Hockles keeping full guard, as Ash tries to pass.
Hockles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hockles keeping full guard, as Ash tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hockles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hockles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ash defends well.
Ash content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ash working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hockles's head.
Hockles has Ash pulled in close to control his posture.
Hockles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hockles is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hockles stops Ash from standing up.
Hockles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Ash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hockles defends it easily.#T4#
Hockles is in close to Ash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hockles is in close to Ash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hockles with a nice head shot there.
Hockles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hockles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hockles passes Ash's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hockles wants to control but Ash is keeping him busy.
Ash trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hockles lands a nice short elbow.
Ash is looking to improve his position.
Hockles working over Ash with some ground and pound. Ash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Ash dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ash.
Ash scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Ash.
Ash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hockles at a distance.
Ash throws a good cross that connects.
Ash shoots in looking for a takedown but Hockles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hockles thumps Ash with a low kick.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ash.
Hockles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ash. That did some damage!
Ash lands with a nice combination. Hockles backs away looking to recover.
Ash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ash bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam Ash is winning the standup battle so far.
Ash blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Ash connects with a right hand. Hockles shakes it off.
Ash tries to clinch but Hockles moves away
and Hockles counters with a left and a right that stings Ash.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown but Ash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Ash.
Hockles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Hockles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hockles showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hockles prevents Ash from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hockles wants to work for an arm triangle but Ash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ash is looking for a sweep. Hockles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Hockles wants to take a breather but Ash is having none of it.
Hockles moves into full mount! Ash won't be happy about that!
Hockles in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Hockles is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ash can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ash slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ash taking some punishment here, with Hockles in his half guard. #SUB#
Ash looking for submissions off his back.
Hockles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Hockles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hockles slips a nice elbow through Ash's hands, connecting with Ash's forehead.
Hockles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ash tries to roll over but Hockles keeps him under control.
Hockles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hockles wants to control but Ash is keeping him busy.
Ash is looking for a sweep. Hockles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Hockles there.
Myers Hockles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Hockles.
Hockles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ash is trying to control but can't.
Hockles working Ash over with strikes. #T4#
Hockles blocks the strikes from Ash.
Ash wants to get back to full guard.
Hockles drops an elbow to the side of Ash's head.
Hockles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hockles is trying to control the action in half guard but Ash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hockles.
Hockles slows the pace down in half guard.
Hockles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Hockles is working for a submission of some sort.
Hockles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ash's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Myers Hockles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ash dodges the punch combination from Hockles.
Ash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hockles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ash is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Hockles.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Ash moves out of range easily.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ash avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Ash scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hockles doesn't seem bothered though.
Hockles throws a leg kick
and Ash counters with a three punch combo that has Hockles backing up. Hockles nods at Ash to acknowledge the strikes.
Ash blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Ash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ash slips a jab from Hockles.
Ash lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ash wants to clinch up but Hockles keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hockles feints and as Ash raises his hands in defense, Hockles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hockles with a nice head shot there.
Hockles wants to control from the top but Ash keeps moving. #T1#
Hockles working some strikes from top position.
Hockles stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.
Hockles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hockles is one step ahead there.
Ash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hockles won't allow Ash to sweep him here.
Hockles stops Ash from standing up.
Ash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hockles is one step ahead there.
Hockles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hockles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ash being controlled here, momentarily.
Hockles trying to control but Ash is working from the bottom.
Ash wants to stand but Hockles is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ash takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hockles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ash throws a lazy right hand but Hockles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Hockles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ash lands with a cross.
It looks like Ash has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ash scores with a nice head shot.
Ash throws a hook but Hockles avoids it easily.#T3#
Hockles throws out a leg kick but Ash moves out of range and Hockles only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Ash.
Ash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ash misses with a body shot.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ash wants it to stay on the feet.
Hockles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hockles wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ash gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hockles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ash wants to pass the guard but Hockles is keeping the position.#T4#
Hockles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles lands a couple of elbows.
Hockles stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.
Hockles throws an elbow that misses. Ash uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hockles's guard. Nice move by Ash!#REVR#
Ash is stalling in the full guard.
Hockles trying to control the position.
Hockles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Ash.
I think Ash has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
MFN 346: Hyde vs. Mara II
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hockles takes one to the side of the head.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa with a nice cross.
Hockles slips under a jab from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles looks for a takedown but WawaWeeeeewaaaa sprawls well.
Hockles tries to move into range but WawaWeeeeewaaaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa lands with a nice combination. Hockles backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Myers Hockles has been cut.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hockles circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hockles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Hockles blocks a jab.
Hockles misses with a takedown attempt - WawaWeeeeewaaaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
WawaWeeeeewaaaa closes the distance and pushes Hockles back into the cage.#BC#
Hockles manages to break the clinch.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a series of punches but Hockles moves out of range.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hockles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hockles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hockles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Hockles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hockles. That one must have hurt.
Hockles has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
WawaWeeeeewaaaa scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa scores with a one two! Hockles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hockles lands a high kick!
Hockles shoots in for a double leg but WawaWeeeeewaaaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hockles.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa avoids the head kick by Hockles.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hockles throws a front kick that sends WawaWeeeeewaaaa stumbling back into the cage.
Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa cracks Hockles with an open hand slap.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Hockles counters by moving into the clinch.
Hockles is trying to break free.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hockles goes for a takedown in the clinch but WawaWeeeeewaaaa prevents it.
#BC2#
WawaWeeeeewaaaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
WawaWeeeeewaaaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hockles eats them both and turns towards WawaWeeeeewaaaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hockles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hockles misses with a body kick.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hockles.
#TD#
Hockles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hockles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hockles misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hockles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hockles throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and WawaWeeeeewaaaa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hockles is just content to waste time from the top position. WawaWeeeeewaaaa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WawaWeeeeewaaaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hockles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hockles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hockles won't allow WawaWeeeeewaaaa to get back to his feet.
Hockles throws a big right hand that misses.
Hockles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myers Hockles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts WawaWeeeeewaaaa, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Hockles rushes WawaWeeeeewaaaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hockles tries to land knees in the clinch but WawaWeeeeewaaaa avoids the damage to the body.
Hockles misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Hockles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hockles looks for a takedown but WawaWeeeeewaaaa sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on WawaWeeeeewaaaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hockles was well out of range. Poor timing from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hockles is defended easily by WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
It seemed like WawaWeeeeewaaaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hockles's head backwards.#CL#
Hockles drives through and clinches with WawaWeeeeewaaaa against the cage.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa avoids the elbow strike from Hockles, against the cage.
#T1#
Hockles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by WawaWeeeeewaaaa after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Hockles.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa is trying to break free.#BC2#
WawaWeeeeewaaaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a leg kick but Hockles checks it.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa connects with the punch.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa gets in close and tags Hockles with a short punch that almost sends Hockles to the mat! Oh Hockles is in big trouble! He turns his back on WawaWeeeeewaaaa, trying to create some distance but WawaWeeeeewaaaa rushes him, striking wildly and Hockles goes down! The referee tackles WawaWeeeeewaaaa into the cage to end the fight! WawaWeeeeewaaaa is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa!
An out of breath Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MFN 338: Mangrove v. Scouser 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Dall fails with the takedown
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.#TD#
Dall shoots in and bounces Hockles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hockles is keeping the position for now.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Hockles is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Hockles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dall defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles working a defensive guard but Dall manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Hockles tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.#SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dall wants to control but Hockles is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hockles manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dall works his way into side control.
Dall trying to control the position but Hockles is working away. #T2#
Hockles is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Dall is working to tighten his grip on Hockles's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hockles has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dall is really squeezing tight and eventually Hockles passes out! Dall breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryzen Dall!
After winning the bout, Ryzen Dall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MFN 331: Mara vs. Nowacki III
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hockles thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Hockles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero throws a body punch but Hockles moves out of range.
Hockles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Hockles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Romero pushes Hockles up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero lands an elbow just above Hockles 's eye.
Hockles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romero smiles and moves away.
Romero connects with a single shot there.
Hockles doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Hockles circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Hockles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romero to the ground. Hockles is now in Romero's guard.
Hockles throws a big right hand that misses.
Hockles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hockles wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
Hockles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Romero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hockles postures up.
#T1#
Romero has Hockles pulled in close to control his posture.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hockles throws a big elbow that misses.
Hockles looking to pass the guard.
Hockles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hockles throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero has control of Hockles's left arm, preventing Hockles from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Romero instigates a clinch.
Hockles tries for a takedown but Romero manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockles working hard to break the clinch.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero prevents Hockles from breaking the clinch.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hockles backwards.
Hockles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands a damaging elbow.
Romero gets through Hockles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero misses with some punches.
#BC#
Hockles manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Hockles with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hockles tries to keep at a distance but Romero has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Romero misses with a body punch.
Hockles misses with a knee strike.
Hockles missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Hockles breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Hockles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hockles's efforts to push away.
Hockles is trying to drag Romero to the mat but Romero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hockles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hockles is trying to push Romero away but Romero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hockles tries to pull guard but Romero holds him up against the cage and eventually Hockles drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Nice elbow from Romero.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hockles tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Romero has Hockles pressed against the cage, preventing Hockles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hockles's brow.
Hockles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Hockles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Hockles's head back.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Hockles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hockles is stalling here. Romero is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hockles seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Romero has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Romero is trying to get an arm triangle but Hockles is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Romero thuds his right hand into Hockles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hockles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Myers Hockles has been cut.
Hockles throws a head kick that half lands.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero tries to clinch but Hockles moves out of range. #CL2#
Romero rushes Hockles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Romero.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hockles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.#T1#
Romero lands an elbow that stopped Hockles in his tracks for a moment.
Hockles is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Hockles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero lands a damaging elbow.
Hockles blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero lands a left hand.
Hockles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero works on Hockles's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero cracks Hockles with a nice body shot.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hockles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero misses with an elbow strike.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Hockles pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hockles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Romero controlling from the top position.
Romero is continuing to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Hockles has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Hockles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero moves to clinch but Hockles breaks away
and Hockles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hockles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Hockles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romero connects with a jab.
Romero blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles misses with a takedown attempt - Romero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romero throws out a counter right but Hockles avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockles throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Romero takes a swing at Hockles's ribcage but misses.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Hockles gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Hockles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hockles walks into a left hand.
Hockles lands a head kick!
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hockles swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Hockles.
Hockles darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Hockles into the cage. #TD#
Hockles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romero did well to prevent Hockles getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Romero looking for submissions off his back.
Hockles looks to land a strike but Romero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Myers Hockles's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hockles lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Hockles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Romero is trying to keep an underhook but Hockles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Romero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hockles throwing strikes but missing.
Romero seems keen to control Hockles's posture.#SUB2#
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hockles is aware though and is defending well.
Romero is controlling Hockles's posture.
We've been hearing that Hockles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romero wants to improve his position but instead Hockles has moved into half guard.
Romero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hockles.
Romero has his hands clasped together around Hockles's back. He's all about the action.
Hockles with the ground and pound but Romero uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hockles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romero's head.#SUB2#
Romero is looking for a triangle but Hockles pushes his legs off easily.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hockles distracts Romero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hockles looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Romero is looking for a triangle but Hockles pushes his legs off easily.
Hockles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero seems keen to control Hockles's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hockles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hockles postures up.
Myers Hockles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hockles throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hockles lands a head kick. Romero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hockles needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Nicodemo Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Hockles blocks a body shot from Romero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hockles.
Romero misses with an elbow over the top.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero prevents Hockles from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hockles is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Hockles tries to score a body lock takedown but Romero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romero lands a body punch. #T4##TD#
Hockles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Romero is trying to keep an underhook but Hockles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles prevents Romero from improving his position.
Hockles thows a huge punch but Romero dodges it nicely.
Romero manages to get to full guard.
Hockles trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hockles has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Romero to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hockles is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Romero pulls down on the head and he's put Hockles to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nicodemo Romero!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nicodemo Romero made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
MFN 322:Gravius v Mangrove Jr
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Haigh tries to bum rush Hockles with a series of wild strikes but Hockles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hockles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hockles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haigh.
Haigh throws a right hand that Hockles ducks under and follows up with a left that Hockles also avoids with ease.
Haigh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hockles.#TD2#
Hockles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haigh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Haigh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haigh's coaches at Vicious Striking have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hockles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hockles landing a few strikes.
Haigh is trying to control Hockles's posture but Hockles avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Haigh is looking to regain half guard here but Hockles keeps moving and retains side control.
Hockles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Haigh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hockles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haigh tries to escape but Hockles is in control. #T1#
Hockles lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haigh holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hockles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haigh some visible discomfort.
Haigh struggling a bit here.
Haigh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haigh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Haigh taking a bit of punishment here - Hockles scoring with strikes.
What's Haigh going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hockles working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hockles working the head and body with strikes.
Haigh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hockles is nestled in close to Haigh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hockles is thwarting Haigh's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Hockles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Haigh wants to improve his position but Hockles is controlling well.
Haigh wants to control but Hockles is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hockles lands a nice short elbow.
Hockles stops Haigh from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Hockles is working for a kimura but Haigh is defending it quite comfortably.
Haigh trying to hold on to Hockles's head to control him but Hockles postures up.
Hockles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hockles prevents Haigh from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Haigh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hockles pulls his head out easily.
Haigh trying to control here.
#SUB#
Haigh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hockles lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hockles.
Hockles is trying to control. Haigh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haigh gets back to full guard.
Hockles working some strikes from top position.
Haigh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hockles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hockles scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Hockles is working Haigh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hockles lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Haigh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hockles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Haigh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hockles trying to control the position but Haigh is working away.
Hockles working away.
Haigh is not content to let Hockles control the position.
Hockles working the ground and pound from side control.
Hockles cracks Haigh with a big right hand but Haigh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hockles cracks Haigh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hockles working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hockles scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myers Hockles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Haigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles throws a fast counter high kick but Haigh manages to duck under it in time.
Hockles misses the jab.
Hockles tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Hockles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hockles showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Haigh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hockles pulls his head out easily.
Myers Hockles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hockles winds up and cracks Haigh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hockles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haigh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haigh moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Haigh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hockles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom.
Hockles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Haigh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hockles is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Haigh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hockles defends well.
Hockles with a nice head shot there.
Hockles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hockles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Haigh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hockles is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Haigh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haigh trying to keep a closed guard but Hockles is proving a slippery customer.
Hockles trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom.
Hockles stands up over Haigh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hockles trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom. #T2#
Haigh trying to keep a closed guard but Hockles is proving a slippery customer.
Hockles tries to free his leg and advance position but Haigh is retaining full guard.
Hockles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hockles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hockles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hockles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hockles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hockles wants to control from the top but Haigh keeps moving.
Haigh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Haigh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Hockles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hockles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haigh working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Haigh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haigh keeping moving, preventing Hockles from controlling successfully.
Hockles lands a couple of digs.
Haigh is wriggling around but Hockles manages to pass to half guard.
Hockles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hockles slips a nice elbow through Haigh's hands, connecting with Haigh's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hockles lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB2#
Hockles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haigh sees it coming and defends easily.
Hockles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Haigh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hockles lands strikes from half guard.
Haigh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hockles is nestled in close to Haigh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hockles trying to control from half guard but Haigh is working away.
Haigh taking some punishment here, with Hockles in his half guard.
Haigh has hold of Hockles's hands but Hockles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hockles sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hockles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hockles is thwarting Haigh's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myers Hockles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haigh moves out of range of the leg kick from Hockles.
Haigh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Myers Hockles has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hockles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haigh!
Hockles dives in for a single leg takedown but Haigh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hockles connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Hockles feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hockles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!#SUB#
Haigh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hockles landing some decent shots from guard.
Haigh wants to stand up but Hockles is controlling him. #SUB#
Haigh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hockles landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB#
Haigh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hockles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hockles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hockles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haigh tries to strike from the bottom.
Hockles trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom.
Hockles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Haigh is looking for a triangle but Hockles pushes his legs off easily.
Hockles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hockles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hockles works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Hockles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hockles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hockles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hockles lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Haigh is rocked!
Hockles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Haigh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haigh wants to get back to full guard but Hockles has mounted him!#SUB2#
Hockles looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hockles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haigh looks a forlorn figure.
Hockles lands a big shot to the head and Haigh winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Myers Hockles!
Myers Hockles decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Haigh was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.
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Event:
MFN 319: Gravity
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Lightbeer tries to clinch up but Hockles circles away and keeps his distance.
Hockles darts in looking for a takedown but Lightbeer gets double underhooks and turns Hockles into the cage.
Hockles misses with a body kick.
Lightbeer slips a jab and a cross from Hockles.
Lightbeer checks a leg kick.
Lightbeer scores with a jab. Hockles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lightbeer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hockles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lightbeer, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles throws a body shot but no joy.
Hockles throws a leg kick
letting Lightbeer counter with a right hand.
Lightbeer avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Lightbeer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hockles.
Lightbeer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A jab from Lightbeer does it's job there.
Buzz Lightbeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lightbeer avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Lightbeer throws out a counter right but Hockles avoids it with no problem.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles throws a body kick that misses.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Lightbeer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hockles throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Lightbeer clinches up with Hockles and pushes him back against the cage.
Hockles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lightbeer avoids it.#BC2#
Lightbeer manages to break the clinch.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Lightbeer moves out of range easily.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Lightbeer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lightbeer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lightbeer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Lightbeer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Hockles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lightbeer quickly recovers to half guard.
Lightbeer pushes Hockles off but Hockles dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hockles prevents Lightbeer from escaping the position.#ES2#
Lightbeer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lightbeer blocks a jab.
Hockles shoots for a double leg takedown but Lightbeer sprawls well. He's pushed Hockles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lightbeer! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lightbeer! But no joy.
Hockles has a takedown stuffed.
Lightbeer is looking for the big counter here.
Hockles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lightbeer cracks Hockles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hockles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hockles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lightbeer scores with a hook.
Lightbeer blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles misses with a kick to the body.
Lightbeer scores with a shot to the body.
Hockles fails with a takedown attempt.
Lightbeer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hockles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lightbeer sprawls well. Lightbeer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hockles gets slowly back to his feet.
Lightbeer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hockles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hockles is defended easily by Lightbeer.#T4#
Hockles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Hockles is predictable there
and Lightbeer counters with a leg kick. #TD#
Hockles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Lightbeer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lightbeer blocks the body kick.
Lightbeer works over Hockles's head and body with a nice combination.
Lightbeer scores with a body shot.
Hockles shoots in for a double leg but Lightbeer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lightbeer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hockles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hockles misses with a left hand
and Lightbeer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hockles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles shoots in looking for a takedown. Lightbeer tries to sprawl out of it but Hockles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lightbeer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Lightbeer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good exchange - Lightbeer coming out on top.
Hockles fails with the takedown
and Lightbeer counters with a stiff right hand.
Lightbeer stuffs the takedown attempt from Hockles. Hockles gets slowly back to his feet.
Lightbeer scores with a one two! Hockles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hockles wants to slow Lightbeer down by chopping away at his legs.
Lightbeer flicks out a counter leg kick but Hockles steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbeer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Lightbeer rushes Hockles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hockles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hockles gets tackled into the cage by Lightbeer. Lightbeer maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hockles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lightbeer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hockles is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Lightbeer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buzz Lightbeer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hockles looks for the body kick but Lightbeer saw that one coming.
Lightbeer scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Lightbeer clinches.
Hockles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightbeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Hockles backwards.
Lightbeer keeps control of Hockles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Hockles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lightbeer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hockles.
Lightbeer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hockles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lightbeer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hockles somewhat.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Lightbeer.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Hockles misses with a few strikes there.
Lightbeer throws out a counter right but Hockles avoids it with no problem.
Hockles fails to land the takedown.
Myers Hockles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lightbeer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightbeer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hockles counters with a stiff right hand.
Lightbeer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hockles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lightbeer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lightbeer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lightbeer misses with a wild body shot.
Hockles misses with a shot to the body
and Lightbeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hockles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lightbeer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Lightbeer thuds his right hand into Hockles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses
and Lightbeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Lightbeer.
Lightbeer lands with an uppercut that bounces Hockles off the cage and back into range.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Hockles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lightbeer was covering up waiting for the punch and Hockles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lightbeer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hockles dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVB#
Lightbeer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T4#
Hockles lands an elbow.
Hockles is working Lightbeer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lightbeer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lightbeer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lightbeer is trying to buck Hockles off.
Hockles working the ground and pound.
Lightbeer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Hockles stands up.
Lightbeer avoids a kick to the body.
Hockles slips a straight right by Lightbeer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Lightbeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lightbeer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Hockles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hockles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lightbeer lands a nice shot that snaps Hockles's head back.
Hockles tries to land a front kick but Lightbeer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hockles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lightbeer thumps Hockles with a low kick.
Hockles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lightbeer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hockles tried to score with a low kick but Lightbeer checks it.
Hockles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lightbeer manages to avoid it.
Lightbeer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Lightbeer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hockles on the side of the head.
Hockles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Hockles is predictable there
letting Lightbeer counter with a right hand.
Lightbeer throws out a powerful jab.
Hockles throws a chopping leg kick but Lightbeer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lightbeer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hockles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Hockles misses
and Lightbeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hockles throws a front kick aimed at Lightbeer's knee but Lightbeer avoids it well.
Hockles throws a lazy head kick
and Lightbeer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hockles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lightbeer but Lightbeer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lightbeer! But no joy.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightbeer misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Lightbeer lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightbeer throws a series of punches but Hockles avoids them all with ease.
Hockles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hockles.
Hockles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hockles throws a nice head kick!
Hockles throws a body kick that misses
and Lightbeer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses
and Lightbeer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightbeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hockles moves away.
Hockles shoots in for a double leg but Lightbeer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Lightbeer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightbeer leaves Hockles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lightbeer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hockles momentarily.
Myers Hockles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lightbeer connects with a single shot there.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown but Lightbeer shows good takedown defense.
Hockles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lightbeer to counter with a crisp jab.
Lightbeer cracks Hockles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hockles walks into a stiff left hand from Lightbeer.
Sloppy strikes from Hockles. Those never looked like landing.
Lightbeer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hockles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hockles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lightbeer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hockles.
Good exchange - Hockles coming out on top.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Lightbeer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightbeer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hockles tries to move into range but Lightbeer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lightbeer connects with an inside leg kick.
Hockles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lightbeer counters with a stiff right hand.
Lightbeer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hockles.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lightbeer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lightbeer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hockles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lightbeer scores with a hook.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightbeer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lightbeer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Lightbeer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lightbeer 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Lightbeer!
Buzz Lightbeer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MFN 314: Manne vs. Vovchanchyn
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Hockles shoots in looking for a takedown. Irenicus tries to sprawl out of it but Hockles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irenicus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Irenicus! But no joy.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Irenicus thuds his right hand into Hockles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hockles darts in looking for a takedown but Irenicus gets double underhooks and turns Hockles into the cage.
Irenicus cracks Hockles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hockles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hockles blocks a low kick nicely.
Irenicus scores with a hook.
Irenicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hockles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irenicus blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hockles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Hockles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hockles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hockles shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myers Hockles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irenicus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hockles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Myers Hockles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hockles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irenicus digs a good body shot into Hockles's ribs.
Irenicus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hockles takes one on the button.
Hockles looks to throw a body kick
and Irenicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Hockles.
Hockles half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hockles checks a leg kick.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irenicus but Irenicus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Irenicus's corner calls for a 1-2. Irenicus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hockles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irenicus to score with a decent uppercut.
Hockles throws an overhand right that lands on Irenicus's shoulder, as Irenicus tries to avoid the shot.
Irenicus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irenicus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hockles checks it well.
Hockles misses with a shot to the body
and Irenicus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irenicus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Hockles is rocked!
Hockles misses with a wild body shot.
Hockles shoots for a takedown but Irenicus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Irenicus.#T2#
Hockles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jon Irenicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Irenicus coming out on top.
Irenicus jabs Hockles right on the nose. Hockles blinks but takes it well.
Oh Hockles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hockles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Irenicus!
Hockles seems to have got his legs back now.
Hockles trying to control the position but Irenicus is working away.
Hockles throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Irenicus works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Irenicus is refusing to be controlled, as Hockles sits in half guard.
Hockles is just content to waste time from the top position. Irenicus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Irenicus is controlling Hockles's posture.
Hockles stands up over Irenicus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Irenicus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Irenicus pulls Hockles in close to prevent any damage.
Irenicus wants to sweep here but Hockles controlling him for the moment.
Irenicus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Irenicus pulls Hockles in close to prevent any damage.
Hockles wants to control from the top but Irenicus keeps moving.
Hockles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Irenicus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Irenicus works the jab nicely.
Hockles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Hockles. #KD2#
Irenicus lands a left and a right that send Hockles crashing to the mat, dazed. Irenicus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Myers Hockles has been cut.
Irenicus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hockles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Irenicus blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Irenicus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myers Hockles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hockles shoots in and drives through. Irenicus sprawls well.
Irenicus throws a low kick but Hockles avoids it.
Irenicus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHockles.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Hockles scoring well with a low kick there.
Hockles misses with a wild body shot.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Irenicus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Hockles
letting Irenicus counter with a right hand.
Irenicus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hockles. Hockles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Hockles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Irenicus's half guard.
Irenicus trying to control from the bottom.
Irenicus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Irenicus is staying active underneath Hockles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hockles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Irenicus is staying active underneath Hockles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hockles wants to pass to mount but Irenicus is defending the position. #T1#
Hockles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Irenicus defending well though.
Irenicus is trying is best to control the position here.
Hockles is trying to control the action in half guard but Irenicus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Myers Hockles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irenicus is holding on to half guard well.
Irenicus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hockles.
Hockles throwing shots but Irenicus is blocking nicely.
Hockles not doing much here.
Irenicus is trying to get back to full guard.
Hockles is looking to take a break and control but Irenicus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles lands with a nice combination. Irenicus backs away looking to recover.
Hockles cracks the inside of Irenicus's front leg.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockles throws a wild body kick that Irenicus sees coming a mile off.
Hockles tries to land a front kick but Irenicus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Hockles as he connects with a hook.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick
and Irenicus counters with a straight right hand.
Irenicus takes a swing at Hockles's ribcage but misses.
Irenicus lands a leg kick that knocks Hockles off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Irenicus.
Hockles takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Irenicus misses its intended target.
Hockles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hockles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irenicus.#T3#
Hockles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irenicus.
Nice body kick there by Hockles.
Irenicus cracks Hockles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Irenicus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hockles on the side of the head.#KD2#
Irenicus cracks Hockles with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Irenicus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hockles to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Hockles as he checks the leg kick.
Hockles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irenicus counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hockles out cold! What a finish! Irenicus is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Irenicus!
Jon Irenicus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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