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Event:
AD484: Abnormal Rhythm
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Hessler tries to work over Hooj's front leg with a kick but Hooj checks it.
Hessler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooj.
A little jabbing left from Hooj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hooj throws a right hand that misses
and Hessler counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooj misses with a right hand
and Hessler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hooj throws out a loose jab but Hessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooj moves out of range as Hessler strikes.
Hooj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooj.
A nice side step and Hooj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooj misses with an uppercut. Hessler saw that one coming.
Hessler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hooj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Hessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Hooj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hooj loads up on a big right hand but Hessler slips the punch.
Hessler throws a poor cross that misses
and Hooj counters with a left to the body.
Hooj lands the left hand.
Hessler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Hooj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hessler jabs at Hooj's body.
Hessler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hessler throws a hook but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hessler throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hessler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Hessler misses its intended target.
It seemed like Hooj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hessler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hooj is out of range.
Hooj now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hooj misses with a wild body shot.
Hooj throws a lazy uppercut
and Hessler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hooj misses its intended target.
Hooj misses the shot to the body.
Hessler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooj.
Hessler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hooj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooj moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Hooj swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Hessler counters with a head kick that drops Hooj to the mat! Hooj scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Hooj is rocked!
Hessler lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hooj head around and knocks him out cold! Hessler hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clinton Hessler!
Clinton Hessler made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Boom! '.
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Event:
AD476: Push YOUrself
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas looks to land a combination but Hessler avoids it well.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hessler throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hessler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Hessler catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Thomas tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clinton Hessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with the combination.
It looked like Hessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Hessler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Thomas forces Hessler back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hessler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Jab, jab by Hessler - just one landing.
Hessler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hessler misses with a straight right.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas tries to work over Hessler's front leg with a kick but Hessler checks it.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hessler swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hessler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hessler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a low kick.#T2#
Hessler throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Hessler throws a good cross that connects.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thomas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hessler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hessler moves away from the strike by Thomas. #CL2#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas thumps Hessler with a low kick.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hessler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Hessler.
Hessler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hessler to score with a decent uppercut.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Hessler is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Hessler.
A jab lands there for Hessler.#CL2#
Hessler gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Hessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Hessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
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!
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Hessler back against the cage.
Hessler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Hessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Hessler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThomas.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hessler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
A cross from Thomas lands.
Hessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hessler loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hessler.
Hessler misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Hessler checks it
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hessler throws out the jab.
Thomas feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Thomas misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hessler misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Hessler was not able to check.
Hessler misses with a head kick.
A jab from Hessler misses.
A swing and a miss from Hessler.
Thomas is looking to slow Hessler down with leg kicks.
Hessler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clinton Hessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hessler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hessler stalling in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hessler. #T1#
Hessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hessler tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hessler blocks an uppercut.
Hessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler lands a right hand.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hessler.
Hessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Hessler throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A low kick from Hessler misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas lands a jab to Hessler's midsection.#T2#
Donk. Thomas catches Hessler right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Hessler is avoiding it.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hessler looks to throw a body kick
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hessler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hessler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hessler connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas throws a head kick that half lands.
Hessler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
A jab from Hessler does it's job there.
Hessler gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hessler takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Hessler breaks from the clinch.
Thomas stalks Hessler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hessler's face. Hessler staggers backwards, shaken.
Hessler looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Hessler sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Hessler avoids it this time.
Hessler throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Hessler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hessler punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Hessler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Nice shot lands for Hessler.#T4#
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hessler thinking.
Hessler swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
Hessler throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas tries to clinch but Hessler is having none of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hessler.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hessler can pounce on him.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Hessler saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derrick Thomas 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#
Hessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Hessler's belly button to the back.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Hessler throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hessler throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas scores with a kick to the body.
Hessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Hessler missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Hessler misses the shot to the body.
Hessler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Hessler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hessler.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hessler.
Hessler throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Hessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hessler sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Hessler avoids it this time.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Hessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hessler loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessler throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hessler misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hessler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Hessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Thomas connects with a high kick.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Hessler off the cage and back into range.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Hessler scores with a jab.
Hessler throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hessler thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Hessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hessler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hessler blocks the body kick.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Hessler. That snapped Thomas's head back.
A slow jab from Hessler misses its intended target.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas.
Hessler tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hessler.
Hessler throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas is looking to slow Hessler down with leg kicks.
Hessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Hessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hessler blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas thumps Hessler with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derrick Thomas.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas!
An out of breath Derrick Thomas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Clinton Hessler spoke after the fight, saying 'Legend.'.
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Event:
AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hessler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hessler avoids the head kick by Silver.
As Silver backs away, Hessler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Silver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hessler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Silver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silver.
Silver misses with a leg kick.
Hessler looks to land a body kick but Silver moved away.
Hessler misses the body punch
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hessler misses with a body punch
and Silver counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silver clobbers Hessler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hessler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hessler misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Hessler misses with a left hand
and Silver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hessler thinking.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Hessler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hessler keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver swings widly with a right hand
and Hessler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hessler moves away.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and Hessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Silver has been cut.
Silver misses with a hook
and Hessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hessler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hessler moves out of range as Silver throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silver.
Hessler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silver throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver moves away from the strike by Hessler.
Hessler scores with a hook.
Hessler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silver attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hessler misses with a double jab
letting Silver counter with a right hand. #T3#
Hessler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silver lands a jab to Hessler's midsection.
Silver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hessler blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hessler throws out the jab.
Silver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hessler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hessler connects with the punch.
Silver blocks a jab.
Hessler throws a leg kick that misses.
Silver is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hessler with a body shot.
A big right from Silver misses.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
Silver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Hessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hessler misses with a looping right.
Silver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver misses with a body kick.
It looked like Hessler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silver.
Silver throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hessler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silver misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hessler as he connects with a hook.
Silver jabs Hessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hessler under the eye.
Hessler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hessler checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Silver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Silver's cut.
That's time! Hessler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silver with a hook.
Silver jabs Hessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hessler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silver scores with a counter punch that sends Hessler to the canvas! Silver smells blood - he's punishing Hessler with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hessler has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Silver!
Billy Silver took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Clinton Hessler spoke after the fight, saying 'Legend.'.
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Event:
AD446: Flash Pointing
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Hell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hessler.
Hessler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hell swings widly with a right hand
and Hessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hessler.
Hessler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Hessler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hell finds it's way round the side to connect with Hessler's head.
Hell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hell misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Hell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hessler.
Hell thuds his right hand into Hessler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hessler.#KD2#
Hell drops Hessler with a right and a left! Hell comes rushing in but Hessler regains his composure and manages to keep Hell in guard.
#ROC2#
Hessler is rocked!
Hell won't allow Hessler to sweep him here.
Oh Hessler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hell passes into half guard.
Hell is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hessler is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hell fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hessler from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hell! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raise Hell!
After the fight, Raise Hell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Clinton Hessler spoke after the fight, saying 'Legend.'.
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Event:
AD439: Triple-Double
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Hessler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hessler moves away.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Harvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hessler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harvey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hessler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harvey scores with a punch to the head.
Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hessler at a distance.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick
and Hessler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sean Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Harvey misses with an uppercut.
And Hessler counters with a quick kick to the body but Harvey blocks it.
Hessler throws a low kick but Harvey avoids it.
Harvey scores with a head kick. Hessler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Harvey throws a head kick but Hessler moves out of range.
#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harvey.
Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hessler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hessler.
Harvey lands a jab to the head.
Hessler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harvey with a nice cross.
Hessler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hessler throws out a loose jab but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Harvey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler tests Harvey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Hessler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Nice defenses there by Hessler.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Hessler saw that one coming.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hessler digs a good hook to Harvey's body.
Harvey lands a nice looking body kick.
Harvey punishes Hessler's body with a nice straight punch.
Harvey lands with a nice body punch.
Harvey connects with a jab.
Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
Harvey scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Hessler throws out a leg kick but Harvey moves out of range and Hessler only half commits.
Harvey throws out a counter right but Hessler avoids it with no problem.
Hessler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harvey.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Hessler.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hessler in his tracks.
Hessler moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harvey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hessler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hessler delivers a nice body kick.
Harvey slips under a jab from Hessler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Harvey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvey.#T4##CL2#
Harvey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harvey.
Hessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harveys head.
Harvey misses with some punches.
Harvey working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harvey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hessler prevents Harvey from breaking the clinch.
Hessler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harvey.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hessler is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey throws a head punch that misses.
Hessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harvey.
Hessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harvey slips a straight right by Hessler.
Hessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Hessler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Hessler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harvey misses with a right hand
and Hessler counters with an outside leg kick.
Hessler scoring well with a low kick there.
Harvey throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hessler misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey connects with a leg kick. Hessler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hessler moves away from the strike by Harvey.
Nice cross by Harvey.
Hessler lands a jab.#T1#
Hessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey.
Harvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hessler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
A jab from Hessler misses.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
Harvey is looking for the big counter here.
Hessler lands with a nice body punch.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hessler blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Hessler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Harvey connects with a body shot.#T2#
Hessler needs to keep his hands up - Harvey had a free shot at his head there.
Hessler throws a looping overhand right but Harvey ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Hessler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hessler swings widly with a right hand
and Harvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sean Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Hessler's shoulder, as Hessler tries to avoid the shot.
Hessler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harvey just manages to avoid it.
Hessler slips under a jab from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Harvey works Hessler's body with a nice hook.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Hessler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hessler misses the target.#T3#
A left lands for Harvey.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
Harvey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
Hessler walks into a jab.
Hessler is looking to chop away at Harvey's legs.
Harvey looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.
Harvey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hessler misses with a looping right.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hessler lands a really nice looking cross but Harvey seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hessler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Hessler throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Hessler avoids a kick to the body.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Hessler saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey digs a good hook to Hessler's body.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey lands a glancing blow to the side of Hessler's head.
Harvey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hessler counters with a thumping low kick.
Hessler slips a jab from Harvey.
Hessler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hessler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Hessler throws an off balance right hand
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harvey throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Harvey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hessler tries to land a front kick but Harvey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
Hessler is looking to counter punch.
Hessler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harvey misses with a low kick as Hessler jumps back.
Harvey tried to score with a low kick but Hessler checks it.
Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hessler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hessler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hessler checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Harvey misses.
Hessler lands a nice shot that snaps Harvey's head back.
Hessler lands a jab to Harvey's midsection.#T1#
A big left from Hessler misses.
Hessler throws a lazy body kick
letting Harvey counter with a right hand.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Harvey tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harvey misses the jab.
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Hessler.
A left lands for Harvey.
Hessler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
A little feinted left hand from Hessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hessler is able to avoid easily.
Hessler throws a solid leg kick but Harvey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hessler.
Clinton Hessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hessler throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it.
Hessler connects with the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harvey.
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessler moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
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!
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hessler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Harvey.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Hessler throws a low kick but Harvey avoids it.
Harvey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hessler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hessler. Hessler obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Harvey.
Harvey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hessler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Harvey checks a leg kick nicely.
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Harvey counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Harvey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Harvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hessler doesn't seem bothered though.
Harvey lands with a hook. Hessler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Hessler is rocked!
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Hessler's belly button to the back.
Harvey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hessler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harvey, as that shot connected.
Oh Hessler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harvey fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hessler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hessler looks to clinch but Harvey throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hessler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sean Harvey!
A victorious Sean Harvey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Clinton Hessler was interviewed post fight and said 'Legend.'.
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Event:
AD431: Fighters in armor
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Rottencrotch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hessler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hessler.
Rottencrotch misses with a combination
and Hessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rottencrotch defending well as Hessler loads up on a big left hand.
Hessler cracks Rottencrotch with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Hessler.
Rottencrotch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hessler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rottencrotch ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
Rottencrotch swings for the body but Hessler moves out of range.
Rottencrotch swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Hessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Hessler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rottencrotch ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
Rottencrotch feints and then cracks Hessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hessler down.
Hessler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rottencrotch throws a right hand that misses
and Hessler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Rottencrotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler swings widly with a right hand
and Rottencrotch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rottencrotch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rottencrotch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hessler. Hessler obviously looking to wear him down.
Rottencrotch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hessler is able to avoid easily.
Rottencrotch dips to his left and cracks Hessler with an uppercut!
Rottencrotch slips a jab and a cross from Hessler.
Hessler thumps Rottencrotch with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hessler lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Rottencrotch connects with an inside leg kick.
Rottencrotch throws an off balance right hand
and Hessler counters with a nice uppercut.
Rottencrotch catches Hessler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rottencrotch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rottencrotch!
Nice defenses there by Rottencrotch.
Hessler lands a nice shot that snaps Rottencrotch's head back.
Hessler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rottencrotch misses with a left hand
and Hessler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rottencrotch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rottencrotch avoids the head kick by Hessler.
Rottencrotch lands a head kick. Hessler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rottencrotch defending well as Hessler loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hessler.
Hessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Hessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Rottencrotch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rottencrotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hessler.
Rottencrotch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Rottencrotch.
A low kick from Hessler is predictable there
and Rottencrotch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hessler digs a good body shot into Rottencrotch's ribs.
Rottencrotch scoring well with a low kick there.
Hessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Rottencrotch throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Rottencrotch. Beautiful body shot.
Rottencrotch fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
A big left from Hessler misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hessler checks a leg kick.
Rottencrotch tries to land a leg kick but Hessler saw it coming and moves away.
Rottencrotch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rottencrotch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hessler.
Rottencrotch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rottencrotch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hessler manages to avoid it.
Hessler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rottencrotch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rottencrotch missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hessler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hessler misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler jabs Rottencrotch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rottencrotch misses with a looping left.
Hessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rottencrotch misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hessler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rottencrotch.
It looked like Hessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rottencrotch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
Rottencrotch wants to slow Hessler down by chopping away at his legs.
Hessler misses with a hook. Rottencrotch ducked under it nicely.
Hessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rottencrotch throws out the jab.
Rottencrotch moves forwards but Hessler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rottencrotch misses with a looping left.
Hessler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hessler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rottencrotch.
Hessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hessler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hessler throws out a leg kick but Rottencrotch moves out of range and Hessler only half commits.
Rottencrotch misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rottencrotch misses with the body kick
and Hessler counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Hessler avoids the head kick by Rottencrotch.
Hessler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Rottencrotch misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hessler.
Rottencrotch misses with the combination.
Rottencrotch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hessler looks to land a left hand but Rottencrotch moved out of range nicely.
Clinton Hessler is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Rottencrotch misses
and Hessler counters with a three punch combo that has Rottencrotch backing up. Rottencrotch nods at Hessler to acknowledge the strikes.
Hessler throws out a loose jab but Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hessler misses with a wild body shot.
Rottencrotch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hessler.
Rottencrotch misses with a looping left.#T2#
Rottencrotch throws a lazy right hand but Hessler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rottencrotch throws a lazy head kick
and Hessler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Rottencrotch is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rottencrotch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rottencrotch moves forwards but Hessler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rottencrotch slips a straight right by Hessler.
Rottencrotch scores with a punch to the head.
Rottencrotch throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Rottencrotch missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hessler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rottencrotch finds it's way round the side to connect with Hessler's head.
Hessler tests Rottencrotch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rottencrotch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hessler.
Rottencrotch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Hessler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hessler misses with a left hand
and Rottencrotch counters with a right hand to the body.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the side of Hessler's head but Hessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rottencrotch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hessler throws out the jab.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Rottencrotch is rocked!
Hessler connects with a superb combination that knocks Rottencrotch out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Hessler before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Rottencrotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clinton Hessler!
Clinton Hessler took some time post fight to say the following; 'Boom! '.
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Event:
AD425: Cute Poison
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Camacho scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Camacho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hessler doesn't seem phased though.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. Hessler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Hessler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hessler throwing a counter right hand but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Hessler.
Hessler throws a head kick that misses.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camacho scores with a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Camacho lands a left and a right that send Hessler crashing to the mat, dazed. Camacho thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Hessler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Camacho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh Hessler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hessler drops his hands momentarily and Camacho needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hessler just on the top of the head. Hessler drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hessler - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miguel Camacho!
Miguel Camacho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Clinton Hessler had this to say: 'Legend.'.
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Event:
AD419: All you need is love
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Lodbrok walks into a stiff left hand from Hessler.
Lodbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hessler.
Lodbrok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lodbrok fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Hessler ducks down to avoid it.
Hessler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hessler throws a right and a left that Lodbrok avoids nicely.
Lodbrok looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hessler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lodbrok counter with a right hand.
Hessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lodbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Hessler.
Lodbrok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hessler throws a solid leg kick but Lodbrok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hessler.
Hessler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lodbrok. Lodbrok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Lodbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hessler.
Lodbrok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lodbrok misses with a looping right.
Lodbrok avoids a kick to the body.
Lodbrok slips under a jab.
Hessler looks for the body kick but Lodbrok saw that one coming.
Lodbrok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hessler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lodbrok digs a good body shot into Hessler's ribs.
Lodbrok lands with a right hand.
Hessler cracks Lodbrok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Lodbrok.
Hessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hessler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Hessler.
Hessler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lodbrok throws a counter combo.
Lodbrok throws a hook but Hessler blocks it.
Lodbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler cracks a nice hook into Lodbrok's ribs.
Lodbrok looks to land a right hand but Hessler moved out of range.
Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hessler.#CL2#
Lodbrok clinches up with Hessler and pushes him back against the cage.
Lodbrok working aggressively here.
Lodbrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lodbrok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lodbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hessler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Hessler is pushing Lodbrok up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hessler.
Hessler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lodbrok up against the cage.
Hessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Lodbrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hessler backwards.
Hessler can't find room to land a body shot as Lodbrok controls the action.
Lodbrok misses with an elbow over the top.
Lodbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Hessler.
Hessler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lodbrok taking a breather.
Hessler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lodbrok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lodbrok lands a right hand. #T4#
Lodbrok has a couple of punches blocked by Hessler.
Hessler lands a body shot.
Hessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hessler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lodbrok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hessler.
Lodbrok looking to throw knees to the head but Hessler is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Hessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hessler throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily.
Lodbrok misses the body punch
and Hessler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hessler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lodbrok missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick from Hessler.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
Lodbrok misses the shot to the body.
Hessler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Lodbrok rushes Hessler and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halfdan Lodbrok dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lodbrok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halfdan Lodbrok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hessler lands a lovely overhand right.
Hessler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Lodbrok is rocked!
Hessler ducks right into an uppercut from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok is still on wobbly legs! Can Hessler finish him?
Hessler slips under a jab.
Lodbrok seems to have recovered his senses.
Hessler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Lodbrok tenderised Hessler's leg. Hessler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodbrok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick.
Lodbrok throws a lazy head kick
and Hessler counters with a nice uppercut.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hessler, right into the meat.
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!
Lodbrok digs a good body shot into Hessler's ribs.
Lodbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Lodbrok counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hessler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hessler staying out of range there.
Hessler looks to land a right hand but Lodbrok moved out of range.
Lodbrok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hessler misses with a body kick.
Hessler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lodbrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Hessler scores with a nice strike.
Lodbrok swings for the body but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodbrok.
It seemed like Lodbrok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hessler misses with a hook.
Hessler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lodbrok counters with a nice leg kick.
Lodbrok tries to clinch but Hessler moves out of range. #T2#
Hessler misses with a hook
enabling Lodbrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hessler looks to land a right hand but Lodbrok moved out of range.
Lodbrok checks the leg kick.
Lodbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hessler looks for the body kick but Lodbrok saw that one coming.
Lodbrok lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lodbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lodbrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hessler tries to land a front kick but Lodbrok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler scores with a shot to the body.
Lodbrok throws a lazy body kick
and Hessler counters with a nice uppercut.
Hessler looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely.
Lodbrok with a hook.
Lodbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler throws a shot from downtown. Lodbrok moves away and avoids it.
Lodbrok checks a low kick from Hessler.
Lodbrok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Hessler lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lodbrok falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hessler dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinton Hessler!
Clinton Hessler took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Boom! '.
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Event:
AD412: Noend
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Hessler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Diego darts in and clinches Hessler up against the cage.
Hessler wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Hessler.
Diego presses Hessler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hessler can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Hessler throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Hessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Hessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
I was talking to Hessler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Diego lands an uppercut.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego cracks Hessler with a nice body shot.
Hessler misses with some punches.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hessler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Hessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hessler is breathing heavily.
A short left from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hessler backwards.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Hessler prevents a body shot from Diego.
Hessler misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hesslers head.
Hessler takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego presses Hessler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Hessler lands a nice uppercut.
Hessler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hessler takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Hessler trying to control the position but instead, Diego has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hessler into the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hessler backwards. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Hessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Hessler controls his hands.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler takes a shot to the head.
Hessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Hessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Hessler controls the action.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego gets through Hessler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Hessler is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Diego tries to work over Hessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Diego misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Diego.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Oh Hessler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego is working Hessler over against the cage.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Diego is working Hessler over against the cage.
Hessler seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hessler backwards.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Hessler controls his hands.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego pushes Hessler against the cage. Diego is working some dirty boxing. Diego pushes off with a quick right hook! Hessler goes down! Hessler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Diego moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Diego!
Don Diego is the new middleweight champion!
Don Diego made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
Clinton Hessler spoke after the fight, saying 'Legend.'.
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Event:
AD404: Christmas Eve 2016
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Kim misses.
Kim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kim.
Hessler tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hessler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Kim dips to his left and cracks Hessler with an uppercut!
Hessler lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Roberto Kim has been cut.
Hessler scores with a shot to the body.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roberto Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs.
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Hessler feints and then cracks Kim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kim down.
Kim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kim misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Kim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Kim is rocked!
Hessler weaves into range and cracks Kim right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kim goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hessler is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clinton Hessler!
Clinton Hessler retains his middleweight title!
As Clinton Hessler got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Boom! '.
The defeated Roberto Kim had this to say: 'HOOOODOOR!'.
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Event:
AD397: Glorious ending
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bailey Sr. misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bailey Sr. goes for a double leg but Hessler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hessler continues to drive forward.
Bailey Sr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessler throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bailey Sr..
Hessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey Sr..
Hessler misses with a hook.
Hessler slips a jab from Bailey Sr..
Hessler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bailey Sr. throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey Sr. tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hessler defends well and Bailey Sr. ends up having to push Hessler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hessler! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kordell Bailey Sr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey Sr. throws a jab when Hessler was well out of range.
Bailey Sr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
A clash of legs there as Bailey Sr. blocks the low kick.
Bailey Sr. was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hessler looks to land a combination but Bailey Sr. avoids it well.
Bailey Sr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Bailey Sr. just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey Sr. tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hessler.
Bailey Sr. swats away the attempt to clinch by Hessler.
Bailey Sr. misses the shot to the body.
Hessler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bailey Sr..
Hessler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey Sr. with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hessler to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kordell Bailey Sr. has been cut.
Hessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bailey Sr. scores with the left hand. Hessler knows he should have avoided that one.
Bailey Sr. is looking to wear down Hessler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bailey Sr. fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Bailey Sr. misses the jab.
Hessler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey Sr. avoids the body shot from Hessler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey Sr. jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hessler.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bailey Sr. crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hessler - the referee stops the clock and Bailey Sr. gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hessler. Bailey Sr. manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hessler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hessler wants it to stay on the feet.
Bailey Sr. tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hessler defends well and Bailey Sr. ends up having to push Hessler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bailey Sr. on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bailey Sr. is breathing heavily.
Bailey Sr. misses with an uppercut.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.
Hessler's coach down at The Studio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hessler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hessler misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey Sr. connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey Sr. throws a lazy right hand but Hessler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Hessler.
Bailey Sr. shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hessler as he avoids it easily.
Hessler lands the left hand.
Bailey Sr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey Sr. ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
Bailey Sr. throws an off balance right hand
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey Sr. swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hessler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey Sr. avoids the head kick by Hessler.
#TD#
Bailey Sr. fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hessler to the ground. Bailey Sr. is now in Hessler's guard.
Bailey Sr. might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hessler is pulling down on Bailey Sr.'s head to control his posture.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Hessler is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bailey Sr. content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hessler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bailey Sr. stays in close to Hessler's body and controls the position.
Bailey Sr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hessler is not content to let Bailey Sr. control the position.
Hessler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bailey Sr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey Sr. throws a right hand that misses
and Hessler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hessler misses with an uppercut. Bailey Sr. saw that one coming.
Hessler throws a nice looking combination but Bailey Sr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey Sr. looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey Sr. misses with a double jab.
Bailey Sr. catches Hessler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey Sr. throws a shot from downtown. Hessler moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. takes a swing at Hessler's ribcage but misses.
Bailey Sr. with a jab.
Hessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hessler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bailey Sr. ducks right into an uppercut from Hessler.
Bailey Sr. misses with a hook.
Bailey Sr. shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailey Sr. throws an overhand right that lands on Hessler's shoulder, as Hessler tries to avoid the shot.
Bailey Sr. dives in for a single leg takedown but Hessler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hessler follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hessler lunges at Bailey Sr. with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey Sr.'s hand.
Donk. Hessler catches Bailey Sr. right on the button with a cross.
Bailey Sr. takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clinton Hessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey Sr. misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey Sr. throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Hessler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bailey Sr.! Hessler lets Bailey Sr. back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Bailey Sr. is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey Sr. fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Bailey Sr. is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kordell Bailey Sr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hessler lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Bailey Sr. out cold! Bailey Sr. is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clinton Hessler!
Clinton Hessler is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Clinton Hessler gave a big smile as he said 'Boom! '.
In defeat, Kordell Bailey Sr. stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries'.
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Event:
AD382: R.I.P. Wilt Chamberlain
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Saades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saades takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saades is looking to slow Hessler down with leg kicks.
Saades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saades scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hessler doesn't seem bothered though.
Saades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Saades ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
Saades has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Saades tries a low kick but Hessler avoids it.
We've been informed that Hessler 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.
Saades throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hessler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hessler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Saades shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Saades wants to take a breather but Hessler is having none of it.
Saades content to control rather than advance.
Hessler is trying to get back to full guard.
Saades trying to control the action but Hessler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hessler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saades pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hessler is just riding it out for now. Saades eventually gives up the hold.
Saades controlling the action here.
Hessler is looking for a sweep. Saades is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Saades stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saades misses with the body kick
and Hessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Saades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Octavio Saades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler throws a poor cross that misses
and Saades finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saades misses with a jab to the body
and Hessler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saades throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Saades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Saades.
Saades is looking to wear down Hessler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades checks a leg kick.
Hessler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saades manages to avoid it.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saades takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hessler throws a chopping leg kick but Saades manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hessler tries to land a body kick
and Saades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saades throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hessler.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saades.
Hessler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Hessler. That snapped Saades's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saades is defended easily by Hessler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Saades blocks the leg kick.
Saades quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hessler can do to turn this around?
Hessler throws out a loose jab but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Saades knocks Hessler to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Hessler is rocked!#T1#
Saades lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hessler is still in real trouble! Can Saades finish him?
Saades passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hessler!
Saades looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hessler is trying desperately to improve position.
Hessler seems to have recovered his senses.
Hessler regains half guard.
Saades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hessler keeps working.
Saades content to control rather than advance.
Hessler is staying active underneath Saades, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Saades stalling. #SUB2#
Hessler actively working from the bottom here.
Saades 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.
Still in half guard, Saades seems content to control.#T3#
Saades trying to control the action but Hessler is working from the bottom.
Saades is nestled in close to Hessler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saades is controlling the pace.
Hessler trying to control from the bottom.
Saades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hessler's head.
Saades wants to take a breather but Hessler is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Saades.#T4#
Hessler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saades checks it well.
Saades misses with a kick to the body
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Saades throws a leg kick
and Hessler counters with a three punch combo that has Saades backing up. Saades nods at Hessler to acknowledge the strikes.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hessler has time to react.
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!
Saades avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saades misses with a right hand
and Hessler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Saades is rocked!
Saades tries to land a leg kick but Hessler saw it coming and moves away.
Saades thuds his shin into the meat of Hessler's side.
Hessler digs a good hook to Saades's body.
Saades throws a leg kick but Hessler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hessler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saades lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Hessler down.
Saades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hessler checks a leg kick.
Saades lands a jab to the head.
Hessler catches Saades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saades throws out a leg kick but Hessler moves out of range and Saades only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades misses the shot to the body.
Saades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saades takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saades.
Clinton Hessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Whack! Hessler lands a heavy head kick that drops Saades. The ref tackles Hessler to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Saades was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Clinton Hessler!
An intense looking Clinton Hessler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Boom! '.
In defeat, Octavio Saades stepped up to the mic, saying 'Getting to the final against a future legend was enough of a win for this guy!'.
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Event:
AD376: Two Swords
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hessler cracks the inside of Franco's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hessler.
Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hessler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Franco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Franco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Franco just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler tries to land a front kick but Franco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Franco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco thows a leg kick but Hessler checks it
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler misses with an uppercut
and Franco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hessler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Franco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hessler checks it well. #T1#
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hessler looks to move away, Franco throws a big counter combo but Hessler just gets out of the way.
Franco misses with a hook
and Hessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hessler misses with a hook. Franco ducked under it nicely.
Hessler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hessler missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Hessler.
Franco throws a nice head kick!
Franco slips under a jab from Hessler.
A lazy left from Hessler finds it's target.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Hessler throws out a loose jab but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Hessler throws a body kick that misses
and Franco counters with a stiff right hand.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hessler.
Franco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hessler misses with an uppercut. Franco saw that one coming.
Hessler misses with a straight right.
Franco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hessler misses with a hook
and Franco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hessler lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Hessler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franco blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Hessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Franco controls his hands.
#T3#
Franco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hessler has him pressed against the cage.
Hessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hessler cracks Franco with a nice body shot.
Hessler prevents a body shot from Franco.
Hessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franco pushes Hessler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Franco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hessler lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franco.
Hessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hessler taking a breather.
Hessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Franco controls his hands.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Hessler as the two fighters clinch.
Hessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franco prevents a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hessler scores with a shot to the side of Franco's head.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hessler has Franco pressed against the cage.
Franco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hessler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
Hessler lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hessler is working Franco over against the cage.
Hessler lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hessler dominated that round.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hessler catches Franco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hessler throws a front kick that sends Franco stumbling back into the cage.
Franco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hessler counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Franco off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hessler follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Franco was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clinton Hessler!
Clinton Hessler took some time post fight to say the following; 'Boom! '.
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Event:
Syn 462 - Devil's Playground
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hessler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kanitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kanitz lands with an uppercut that bounces Hessler off the cage and back into range.
Kanitz cracks the inside of Hessler's front leg.
Hessler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Kanitz.
Hessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hessler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simon Kanitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kanitz rushes Hessler and presses him up against the cage.
Kanitz tries to work over Hessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Hessler.
Hessler misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanitz is working Hessler over against the cage.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanitz blocking some punches.
A short right from Kanitz.
Hessler blocking some punches.
#T1#
Hessler pushes Kanitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hessler.
A head punch on the inside from Hessler fails to land.
Kanitz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kanitz blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Kanitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanitz misses with the head strike.
Kanitz gets through Hessler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hessler tries to throw a body punch but Kanitz avoids it by throwing Hessler back against the cage.
Hessler tries a body shot but Kanitz blocks it.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanitz prevents a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler tries a body shot but Kanitz blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanitz. #T2#
Hessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanitz's elbow.
Kanitz can't find room to land a body shot as Hessler controls the action.
Hessler tries to work over Kanitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hessler lands with a right to the head.
Kanitz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kanitz lands a shoulder strike.
Kanitz lands a hook that snaps the head of Hessler backwards.
Kanitz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanitz.
Kanitz throws a head punch that misses.
Hessler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hessler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Kanitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hessler backwards.
Kanitz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kanitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Hessler can't find room to land a body shot as Kanitz controls the action.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanitz's elbow.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Hessler.
Kanitz can't find room to land a body shot as Hessler controls the action.
Hessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanitz is leaning against Hessler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanitz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanitz.
Kanitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hessler.
Hessler blocks an uppercut.
Kanitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Hessler controls his hands.
Hessler blocks a body shot from Kanitz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanitz.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Hessler.
Hessler misses with the head strike.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kanitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanitz lands with a light punch inside.
Hessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hessler misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hessler.
Hessler is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanitz gets an underhook and turns Hessler into the cage.
Kanitz misses with some punches.
Hessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kanitz fails to land.
Kanitz prevents a body shot from Hessler.
Kanitz tries to throw a body punch but Hessler avoids it by throwing Kanitz back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hessler.
Kanitz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kanitz blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Kanitz working aggressively here.
Kanitz misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Kanitz dominated that round.
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#
Hessler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hessler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hessler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanitz counters with a nice leg kick.
Hessler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hessler lands a jab to the nose.
Hessler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kanitz. That one must have hurt.
Kanitz jabs Hessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hessler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kanitz, right into the meat.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
Kanitz gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hessler counters with a shoot takedown. Kanitz fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler throws an elbow that misses. Kanitz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hessler's guard. Nice move by Kanitz!#REVB#
Hessler looking for a sweep. Not yet Hessler, not yet.
Kanitz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kanitz trying to control but Hessler is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hessler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kanitz wants to get up but he can't break Hessler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hessler wants to sweep here but Kanitz controlling him for the moment.
Hessler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanitz's guard. #REVR#
Kanitz wants to stand but Hessler is controlling the position.
Hessler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kanitz wants to stand up but Hessler is controlling him.
Kanitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hessler.
Hessler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kanitz wants to get back to his feet but Hessler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hessler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kanitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hessler advances position into side control!
Hessler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kanitz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kanitz tries to escape but Hessler is in control. #T3#
Hessler landing strikes.
Kanitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hessler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hessler lands an elbow.
Hessler working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kanitz wants to control but Hessler postures up.
Kanitz is trying to improve his position.
Hessler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kanitz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kanitz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hessler.
Kanitz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clinton Hessler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Hessler working the strikes but Kanitz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hessler thows a huge punch but Kanitz dodges it nicely.
Hessler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hessler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hessler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hessler is nestled in close to Kanitz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hessler winds up and cracks Kanitz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hessler lands a nice short elbow.
Kanitz wants to improve his position but Hessler is controlling well.
Hessler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hessler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hessler throws a series of punches but Kanitz moves out of range.
Hessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kanitz throws an overhand right that lands on Hessler's shoulder, as Hessler tries to avoid the shot.
Kanitz lands a slapping body shot.
Hessler loads up on a big right hand but Kanitz slips the punch.
Hessler scores with a body shot.
Hessler throws a jab when Kanitz was well out of range.
Kanitz lands a front kick.
Kanitz looks to land a body kick but Hessler moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kanitz doesn't seem bothered though.
Hessler throws a hook but Kanitz blocks it.
Kanitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kanitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanitz feints and then cracks Hessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hessler down.
Kanitz scores with a punch to the head.
Kanitz punishes Hessler's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kanitz.
Kanitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanitz misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Hessler - just one landing.
Hessler misses with a straight right.
Kanitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kanitz lands a nice hook to Hessler's body. Hessler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kanitz checks a low kick from Hessler.
Kanitz lands with a hook. Hessler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Kanitz throws the kick towards the body but Hessler avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hessler.
Hessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kanitz. That did some damage!
Hessler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kanitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hessler.
A good leg kick by Kanitz.
Kanitz lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Hessler misses.
Kanitz lands with a straight right. Hessler didn't see that one coming.
Hessler checks a low kick from Kanitz.
Hessler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kanitz throws a shot from downtown. Hessler moves away and avoids it.
Kanitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Kanitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kanitz thows a leg kick but Hessler checks it
and Hessler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Hessler.
Kanitz feints and then cracks Hessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hessler down.
Kanitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kanitz throws the kick towards the body but Hessler avoids it.
Hessler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kanitz thinks about the counter body kick.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Kanitz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Hessler throws a body punch but Kanitz moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kanitz misses its intended target.
Kanitz throws a body kick that misses.
Hessler misses with a right hand
and Kanitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hessler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hessler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hessler throwing a counter right hand but Kanitz manages to avoid it.
Kanitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hessler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanitz.
Hessler with a hook.
Kanitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hessler's sensitive parts.
Hessler misses with an uppercut. Kanitz saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Kanitz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kanitz lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Kanitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kanitz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Kanitz!
The defeated Clinton Hessler had this to say: 'Legend.'.
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Event:
Syn 456 - Wein vs. Diego 3
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Sackett feints and then cracks Hessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hessler down.
Hessler misses with a double jab
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hessler's calf.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hessler.
Hessler looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clinton Hessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Hessler scoring well with a low kick there.
Hessler lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Hessler tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hessler throws a shot to the body.
Hessler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Sackett steps into range and cracks Hessler with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hessler flops backwards and Sackett dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Hessler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler 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.
Oh Hessler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hessler wants to improve his position but instead Sackett has moved into half guard.
Sackett wants to take a breather but Hessler is having none of it.
Hessler seems to have got his legs back now.
Hessler gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Hessler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sackett is adopting a defensive guard.
Sackett is continuing to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hessler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hessler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sackett has control of Hessler's left arm, preventing Hessler from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hessler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet. #T3#
Hessler cracks Sackett with a solid left hand.
Hessler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hessler's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett postures up in Hessler's guard and throws a big left but Hessler blocks it. #SUB#
Hessler looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Sackett trying to control but Hessler is working from the bottom.
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hessler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sackett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hessler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hessler looking for subs off his back but Sackett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hessler is trying to control but can't.
Sackett is trying to control. Hessler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sackett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hessler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hessler is looking for a sweep. Sackett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hessler is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hessler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hessler looking to control.
Sackett stands and throws Hessler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hessler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Sackett.
Hessler throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hessler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hessler's knee momentarily.
Hessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Hessler is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hessler misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Hessler 's knee.
Hessler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Hessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hessler tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
Hessler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hessler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hessler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.#T2#
Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Hessler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hessler fails to land with a series of punches.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Hessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Hessler throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Hessler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Hessler.
Sackett jabs Hessler right on the nose. Hessler blinks but takes it well.
Hessler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Hessler checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Hessler ducks down to avoid it.
Hessler is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hessler.
Hessler throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hessler looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Hessler avoids it with no problem.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hessler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hessler is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hessler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hessler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
A left lands for Hessler.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hessler, right into the meat.
Sackett cracks Hessler with an open hand slap.
Hessler misses with a hook.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Hessler counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Hessler is out of range.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hessler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Hessler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good shot there by Hessler.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Hessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Hessler moved away.
The crowd cheers as Hessler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Hessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Hessler throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sackett. Hessler shrugs it off though.
Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett throws a low kick but Hessler moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hessler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hessler is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
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!
Hessler misses with a straight left.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Hessler's defenses. #T3#
Hessler throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hessler throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.
Clinton Hessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Hessler takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Hessler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Hessler misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hessler.
Hessler throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Hessler's leg. Hessler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hessler moves out of range as Sackett strikes.#T4#
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett throws a leg kick
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler connects with the punch.
Sackett takes a swing at Hessler's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Hessler sees coming a mile off.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Hessler moved out of range.
Hessler tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Hessler punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hessler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hessler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hessler 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Hessler!
An intense looking Clinton Hessler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Boom! '.
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Event:
Syn 452 - Slinga vs. Turpin 2
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Massey scores with a punch to the head.
Hessler misses the body punch
and Massey counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.
Massey blocks the body kick.
Massey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Massey's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Massey lands a left and a right that send Hessler crashing to the mat, dazed. Massey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Hessler is rocked!
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!
Massey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hessler is still on wobbly legs! Can Massey finish him?
Hessler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hessler switches off momentarily and Massey cracks him with a monster right hand! Hessler topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Massey dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Massey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Massey!
A relieved looking Josh Massey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Clinton Hessler had this to say: 'Legend.'.
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Syn 447 - Murphy vs. Saibot
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Hessler moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarszczko throws a right hand that misses
and Hessler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jarszczko looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.
Hessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jarszczko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko misses the jab.
Hessler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick that misses.
Hessler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hessler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hessler - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Hessler.
Jarszczko takes a swing at Hessler's ribcage but misses.
Hessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hessler jabs at Jarszczko's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarszczko connects with a leg kick. Hessler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jarszczko looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.#T1#
Hessler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Hessler.
Hessler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jarszczko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jarszczko throws out a powerful jab.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Jarszczko misses with a body kick.
That kick from Hessler tenderised Jarszczko's leg. Jarszczko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut.
Jarszczko misses with a low kick as Hessler jumps back.
Jarszczko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarszczko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hessler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jarszczko on the side of the head.
Jarszczko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hessler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jarszczko connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
Hessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jarszczko. #T2#
Hessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarszczko throws out the jab.
Hessler throws the left hand but Jarszczko avoids the punch easily.
Jarszczko throws out a loose jab but Hessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarszczko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hessler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarszczko scores with a shot to the body.
Hessler misses with a jab to the body
and Jarszczko counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler checks a low kick from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko misses with a wild body shot.
Hessler scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hessler closes the distance and pushes Jarszczko back into the cage.
Jarszczko blocks an uppercut.
Hessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jarszczko backwards.
Jarszczko works on Hessler's body with a couple of short punches.
Jarszczko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarszczko blocking some punches.
Jarszczko prevents a body shot from Hessler. #T3#
Jarszczko misses with a body punch.
Jarszczko has had enough of the clinch but Hessler keeps him there for the moment.
Hessler prevents a body shot from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarszczko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hessler misses with a body punch.
Jarszczko blocks a body shot from Hessler. #BC#
Hessler breaks the clinch.
Jarszczko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jarszczko wants to slow Hessler down by chopping away at his legs.
Hessler throws a body kick that misses.
Jarszczko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hessler throws the kick towards the body but Jarszczko avoids it.
Hessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jarszczko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hessler backs up against the cage.
Jarszczko feints and then cracks Hessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hessler down.
Jarszczko tried to score with a low kick but Hessler checks it.
Hessler misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Jarszczko misses.#T4#
Hessler throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarszczko lands a leg kick that knocks Hessler off balance momentarily.
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!
Jarszczko throws a looping overhand right but Hessler ducks down to avoid it.
Hessler scores with a one two! Jarszczko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hessler connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hessler.
Jarszczko misses with a body punch
and Jarszczko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarszczko misses with a hook. Hessler ducked under it nicely.
Jarszczko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hessler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jarszczko misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jarszczko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarszczko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hessler doesn't seem bothered though.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarszczko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarszczko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hessler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jarszczko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jarszczko counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jarszczko misses with a low kick.
Jarszczko moves out of range of the body kick from Hessler.
Hessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jarszczko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hessler blocks a jab.
Hessler thumps Jarszczko with a low kick.
Hessler swings for the body but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Jarszczko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hessler with a body shot.
Clinton Hessler is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarszczko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jarszczko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarszczko thumps Hessler with a low kick.
Hessler misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Jarszczko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarszczko.
Jarszczko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jarszczko lands a body shot.
Jarszczko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hessler checks it well.
Hessler is looking to counter punch.
Hessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hessler throwing a counter right hand but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko tries to land a front kick but Hessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarszczko misses with a body kick.
Hessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hessler thumps Jarszczko with a low kick.
Hessler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jarszczko in his tracks.
Hessler throws a body punch but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Hessler throws a chopping leg kick but Jarszczko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jarszczko feints a counter leg kick.
Jarszczko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarszczko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hessler is looking to wear down Jarszczko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hessler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jarszczko takes a step back to recover.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jarszczko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hessler.
Hessler is looking to land body kicks.
Jarszczko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jarszczko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hessler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hessler connects with a solid leg kick.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarszczko moves out of range as Hessler strikes.
Jarszczko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarszczko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Jarszczko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hessler's knee momentarily.#T3#
Jarszczko swings widly with a right hand
and Hessler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hessler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick which misses Hessler's front leg but catches the back leg as Hessler tries to avoid it.
Jarszczko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick that misses.
Jarszczko checks a leg kick nicely.
Jarszczko scores with a sloppy right hand. Hessler should have avoided that one.
Hessler blocks a head kick by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko throws a low kick but Hessler moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Hessler misses
and Jarszczko counters with a leg kick.
Hessler throws a right hand that Jarszczko ducks under and follows up with a left that Jarszczko also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hessler.
Hessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarszczko takes a swing at Hessler's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Jarszczko fails to land with a series of punches.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jarszczko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hessler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hessler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Jarszczko.
Hessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarszczko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hessler.
Hessler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hessler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Hessler.
Jarszczko dodges the punch combination from Hessler.
Jab by Hessler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hessler needs to keep his hands up - Jarszczko had a free shot at his head there.
Hessler sizes up Jarszczko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jarszczko throws a big shot that misses.
Hessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jarszczko throws the kick towards the body but Hessler avoids it.
Hessler misses the shot to the body.
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut.
Jarszczko is looking to slow Hessler down with leg kicks.
Hessler misses with a wild body shot.
Hessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarszczko's calf.
Jarszczko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko cracks the inside of Hessler's front leg.
Hessler connects with a body shot.
Jarszczko misses with a low kick.
Hessler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jarszczko just manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarszczko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Hessler slips a straight right by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko misses with a looping right.
Hessler misses with a wild combination.
Jarszczko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick but Hessler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hessler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jarszczko misses with a leg kick
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler tries to work over Jarszczko's front leg with a kick but Jarszczko checks it.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Jarszczko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarszczko. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarszczko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarszczko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hessler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut.
Jarszczko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego Jarszczko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hessler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jarszczko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarszczko misses the body punch
and Hessler counters with a leg kick.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarszczko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jarszczko tries a quick counter leg kick but Hessler is wise to it.
Jarszczko tries to land a front kick but Hessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarszczko tries to land a front kick but Hessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler scores with a jab. Jarszczko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler lands the left hand.
Hessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarszczko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hessler.
Hessler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jarszczko has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hessler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jarszczko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarszczko throws a right hand that misses
and Hessler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Hessler catches Jarszczko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hessler throws out a powerful jab.
Hessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Hessler connects with a right hand. Jarszczko shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Hessler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarszczko throws out the jab.
Hessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clinton Hessler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hessler jabs Jarszczko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jarszczko loads up on a big right hand but Hessler slips the punch.
Hessler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jarszczko motions for Hessler to come forward. Jarszczko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut
and Hessler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hessler connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hessler stuns Jarszczko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Hessler scores with a jab to the body.
Hessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarszczko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Jarszczko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarszczko throws a low kick but Hessler avoids it.
Jarszczko lands a nice looking body shot.
Hessler tests Jarszczko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jarszczko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hessler lands a right hook to the body.
Hessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarszczko's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarszczko.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hessler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jarszczko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hessler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Hessler!
An intense looking Clinton Hessler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Boom! '.
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Event:
Syn 439 - EPL finals
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hessler throws a hook but Hovi avoids it easily.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Hessler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hovi walks into a straight right hand from Hessler.
Hovi's coach down at The Barracks - LOD was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hovi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hessler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hovi. Hovi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hessler missing with a left hand there. Hovi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hovi missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hessler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hessler swings for the body but Hovi moves out of range.
Hovi misses with a hook to the body
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hovi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler throws a hook but Hovi blocks it.
Hessler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hovi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hessler circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Hessler.
Hessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hovi throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Hessler misses with a hook
and Hovi counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hessler misses with a double jab.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hovi manages to avoid it.
Hovi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hessler.
Hovi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hovi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hessler.
Hovi throws a nice looking combination but Hessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Hovi checks it.
Hovi connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Hessler misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hessler.
The fighters circling - Hessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hessler lands a leg kick that knocks Hovi off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Hessler.#T2#
Hovi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hovi misses with a straight right.
Hovi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Hovi catches Hessler right on the button with a cross.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hovi jabs Hessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hovi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler motions for Hovi to come forward. Hessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hovi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hovi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hessler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hovi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler moves away from the strike by Hovi.
Hovi misses with a straight left.
Hovi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seppo Hovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hovi walks into a jab.
Hessler tries to work over Hovi's front leg with a kick but Hovi checks it.
Hessler throws the kick towards the body but Hovi avoids it.
Hessler moves out of range as Hovi strikes.
Hovi swings for the body but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hovi throws out a loose jab but Hessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hessler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hessler throws a push kick but Hovi slaps the foot to one side.
Hovi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hovi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hessler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hovi scores with a jab.
A jab from Hessler misses.
Hessler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hessler slips under a jab.
Hessler throwing a counter right hand but Hovi manages to avoid it.
Hovi misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Hessler misses the target.
Hovi loads up on a big right hand but Hessler slips the punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hovi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Hovi.
Hovi slips under a jab.
Hovi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hessler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hovi.
Hovi scores with a shot to the body.
Hessler misses with a low kick.
Hessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hessler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hessler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovi. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler throws out a leg kick but Hovi moves out of range and Hessler only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hovi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hovi throws a nice looking combination but Hessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hessler throws an overhand right that lands on Hovi's shoulder, as Hovi tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Hovi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Hovi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hovi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hessler.
Seppo Hovi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hessler is looking to slow Hovi down with leg kicks.
Hovi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hovi moves out of range as Hessler strikes.
Hovi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hovi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hovi misses the shot to the body.
Hovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hessler manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Hovi checks it.
Hessler scores with the left hand. Hovi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hovi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hovi misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Hovi throws a nice looking combination but Hessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hovi works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hovi.
Hessler scores with the left hand. Hovi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hessler misses with an uppercut. Hovi saw that one coming.
Hovi misses with a double jab.
Hessler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hessler connects with a solid leg kick.
Hessler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hessler lands a lovely overhand right.
Hovi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hessler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hessler connects with a leg kick. Hovi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hessler manages to avoid it.
Hovi scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Hessler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Hovi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hovi throws a hook to the side of Hessler's head but Hessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Hessler.
Hessler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Hovi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hovi.
Hessler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hovi missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hovi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hessler misses with a lunging right hand
and Hovi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hovi misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Hovi misses.
Hovi scores with a shot to the body.
Hovi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hessler with a nice cross.#T3#
Hovi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hovi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Hovi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hessler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hovi misses with a looping right.
Hovi cracks a nice hook into Hessler's ribs.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hovi.
Hovi connects with a leg kick. Hessler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hovi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hessler tries to work over Hovi's front leg with a kick but Hovi checks it.
Hovi motions for Hessler to come forward. Hovi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hovi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hovi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hessler throws an off balance right hand
and Hovi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hovi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Hessler.
Hessler lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Hovi there.
Hovi misses with a looping left.
Hovi misses with a double jab.
Hovi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hessler.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Hovi.
Hessler throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Hovi misses with a right hand
and Hovi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hovi throws a hook to the side of Hessler's head but Hessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hessler looks to land a right hand but Hovi moved out of range.
Hovi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hovi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hovi throws a right and a left that Hessler avoids nicely.
A big left from Hovi misses.
Hessler throws a big counter combination but Hovi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hessler slips a straight right by Hovi.
Hessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hessler scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hessler.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hovi.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hessler blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Hovi does no damage. #T1#
Hessler scores with a one two! Hovi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hessler misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Hessler.
Hessler swings for the body but Hovi moves out of range.
Hessler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hovi under the eye.
Hessler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hovi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Hovi.
Hovi throws a front kick aimed at Hessler's knee but Hessler avoids it well.
Hovi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hessler misses with a hook
and Hovi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hovi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Hovi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hovi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovi cracks Hessler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hessler throws a leg kick that misses.
Hovi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Hovi there.
Some wild striking there from Hovi.
Hessler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hovi.
Hovi clobbers Hessler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hovi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hessler.
Hessler throws a jab when Hovi was well out of range.
Hovi throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hovi throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
As Hovi looks to move away, Hessler throws a big counter combo but Hovi just gets out of the way.
Hessler staying out of range there.
Hovi misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Hessler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hovi throws a shot from downtown. Hessler moves away and avoids it.
Hessler slips a straight right by Hovi.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hessler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Hessler misses the jab.
Hovi unleashes a big counter combination but Hessler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hovi misses with a wild body shot.
Hessler takes a swing at Hovi's ribcage but misses.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Hovi.
Hessler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hessler lands a really nice looking cross but Hovi seems unphased.
Hessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hessler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hovi misses.
A nice combination there by Hessler.
Hovi lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hessler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hessler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Hovi swings for the body but Hessler moves out of range.
Hovi moves out of range as Hessler strikes.
Hessler cracks the inside of Hovi's front leg.
Hovi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hovi throws a series of punches but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hessler throws a combination. Hovi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hovi looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hessler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hessler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovi. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hovi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hessler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hovi scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hessler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Syn 433 - MW Mania Semi's
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
A telegraphed right hand from Renato misses the target.
Renato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Hessler.
Hessler blocks a jab.
Hessler dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Renato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hessler.
A clash of legs there as Renato blocks the low kick.
Hessler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hessler connects with a body shot that sends Renato's belly button to the back.
Renato cracks the inside of Hessler's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hessler if he has to take too many more of those.
Hessler cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Hessler's shoulder, as Hessler tries to avoid the shot.
Hessler thuds a left hand into Renato's body.
Renato misses with a hook
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler lands a right hook to the body.
Renato looks for the body kick but Hessler saw that one coming.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been informed that Hessler 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.
Renato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hessler swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
#CL#
Renato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Renato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renato backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Renato.
Hessler has a couple of punches blocked by Renato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Renato.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Hessler working aggressively here.
Renato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato digs a right hand underneath Hessler's ribcage. Hessler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Renato.
Renato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hessler.
Renato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Hessler misses with a body kick.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Hessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Hessler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hessler throws a nice looking combination but Renato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Renato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Hessler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Renato counters with a good, hard body kick but Hessler shrugs it off.
Hessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Renato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Renato misses with a two punch combination.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
A big left from Hessler misses.
Renato tries to clinch there but Hessler circles away.
Hessler's corner calls for a 1-2. Hessler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hessler misses with the combination.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Renato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hessler on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Renato.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Renato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hessler - the referee stops the clock and Renato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hessler. Renato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hessler slips under a jab from Renato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hessler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Renato.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Renato misses.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Renato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Renato.
Renato tries to score with a low kick but Hessler moves his leg out of the way.
Renato tries to score with a low kick but Hessler moves his leg out of the way.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hessler scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Renato is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hessler cracks the inside of Renato's front leg.
Renato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hessler is out of range and Renato settles back down.
Renato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Renato.
Clinton Hessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Renato throws a lazy body kick
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hessler throws a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Hessler tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Hessler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hessler counters with a body kick.
Hessler motions for Renato to come forward. Hessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Renato throws a body punch but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler misses with a looping right.
Hessler slips a jab from Renato.
Renato throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Hessler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hessler!
Jab, jab by Hessler - just one landing.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Hessler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Renato's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato throws a lazy uppercut
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Renato motions for Hessler to come forward. Renato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler throws a shot to the body.
Hessler misses with a looping left.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hessler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hessler there.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hessler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renato in his tracks.
Renato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renato misses with a low kick as Hessler jumps back.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato throws a body punch but Hessler moves out of range. #T3#
Hessler thumps Renato with a low kick.
Renato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hessler throws a solid leg kick but Renato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hessler.
Hessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hessler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Renato on the side of the head.
Hessler misses the jab.
Hessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Hessler down.
Hessler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Renato lands with a nice body punch.
Renato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renato connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato swings for the body but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Renato wants to clinch up but Hessler keeps it at a distance.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
Hessler tries a quick counter leg kick but Renato is wise to it.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Renato checks it.
Hessler connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hessler is out of range.
Renato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Renato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hessler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Renato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hessler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hessler checks the leg kick.
Renato throws the kick towards the body but Hessler avoids it.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Hessler is predictable there
and Renato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clinton Hessler 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#
Hessler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renato throws a push kick but Hessler slaps the foot to one side.
Hessler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hessler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick.
Renato cracks Hessler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Renato scores with a nice right hand.
Renato defending well as Hessler loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Hessler.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Hessler tries to keep at a distance but Renato has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Renato breaks the clinch.
Hessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hessler misses with a kick to the body
and Renato counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato. #T1#
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hessler.
Hessler misses with a kick to the body.
Hessler misses with a straight right.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renato manages to avoid it.
Renato throwing a counter right hand but Hessler manages to avoid it.
Renato cracks the inside of Hessler's front leg.
Renato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hessler throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hessler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renato tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hessler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Renato can pounce on him.
#T2#
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Hessler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Renato with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Hessler blocks the leg kick.
Hessler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Renato throws a good cross that connects.
Hessler looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Hessler misses with a hook
and Renato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hessler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hessler tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Renato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato.
Hessler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renato in his tracks.
Hessler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renato. #T3#
Renato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hessler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Renato throws a leg kick but Hessler moved away.
Nice cross by Renato.
Hessler tries to land a leg kick but Renato saw it coming and moves away.
Hessler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Renato on the side of the head.
Hessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Renato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hessler.
Hessler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hessler thumps Renato with a low kick.
Hessler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hessler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a hook to the side of Hessler's head but Hessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Renato moves out of range as Hessler strikes.#CL#
Renato has closed the distance and engaged Hessler in a clinch.
Renato lands a left hand.
Renato lands with a short shot to the head.
Renato lands a hook that snaps the head of Hessler backwards.
Hessler stalling the fight.
Hessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Renato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hessler throws a leg kick that misses.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Hessler sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Renato.
Hessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Renato half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Renato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Renato 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Syn 429 - MW Mania Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Jarszczko misses with a combination
and Hessler counters with a nice body kick.
Jarszczko throws a body kick that misses.
Hessler tries a quick counter leg kick but Jarszczko is wise to it.
Jarszczko is looking to score with low kicks.
Jarszczko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jarszczko checks a leg kick.
Hessler checks a low kick from Jarszczko.
Hessler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hessler takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Jarszczko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hessler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Jarszczko. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Hessler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hessler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Hessler lands a head shot.
Jarszczko connects with a single shot there.
Jarszczko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hessler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hessler blocks the leg kick.
Hessler tries to land a front kick but Jarszczko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jarszczko connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarszczko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jarszczko throws a hook but Hessler avoids it easily.
Jarszczko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Hessler misses its intended target. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hessler throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarszczko. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jarszczko backs up against the cage.
Jarszczko avoids a kick to the body.
Hessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarszczko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Jarszczko.
Good work by Jarszczko as he checks the leg kick.
Hessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarszczko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hessler.
Jarszczko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jarszczko.
Hessler moves out of range of the body kick from Jarszczko.
Diego Jarszczko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hessler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Jarszczko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarszczko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hessler.
Jarszczko checks a low kick from Hessler.
Jarszczko ducks right into an uppercut from Hessler.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body. Jarszczko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jarszczko lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Jarszczko misses its intended target.
Hessler is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hessler moves forwards but Jarszczko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jarszczko avoids the body shot from Hessler.
Jarszczko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hessler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarszczko cracks Hessler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jarszczko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Hessler throws a right and a left that Jarszczko avoids nicely.
Jarszczko swings for the body but Hessler moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarszczko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jarszczko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hessler.
Jarszczko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jarszczko counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarszczko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Jarszczko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hessler tries a low kick but Jarszczko avoids it.
Jarszczko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jarszczko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jarszczko blocks the body kick.
Jarszczko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hessler scores with a jab to the body.
Hessler moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarszczko.
Hessler lands a body shot.
Hessler cracks a nice hook into Jarszczko's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hessler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jarszczko.
Jarszczko throws a lazy uppercut
and Hessler counters with a body kick that stops Jarszczko in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hessler is looking to land body kicks.
Clinton Hessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Hessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Jarszczko misses with a straight left.
Hessler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
As Hessler backs away, Jarszczko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hessler checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Hessler misses.
Jarszczko misses with a low kick.
Jarszczko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hessler's sensitive parts.
Jarszczko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crunch! Hessler slams his shin into Jarszczko's torso.
Jarszczko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Jarszczko avoids it with no problem.
Hessler with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hessler.
#T2#
Hessler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarszczko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jarszczko avoids the head kick by Hessler.
Jarszczko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarszczko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jarszczko missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hessler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarszczko misses with a right hand
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Hessler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jarszczko avoids the body shot from Hessler.
Jarszczko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hessler.
Jab, jab by Hessler - just one landing.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body. Jarszczko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jarszczko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hessler.#T3#
Jarszczko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jarszczko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hessler. That one must have hurt.
Hessler throws a head kick but Jarszczko moves out of range.
Hessler moves out of range of the leg kick from Jarszczko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarszczko.
Hessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hessler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jarszczko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jarszczko slips under a jab from Hessler.
Jarszczko misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Hessler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jarszczko throws a hook to the side of Hessler's head but Hessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hessler throws a hook but Jarszczko avoids it easily.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
#T4#
Jarszczko throws a right hand that misses
and Hessler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jarszczko really felt that one!
Hessler misses with a low kick.
Hessler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jarszczko throws a body shot but no joy.
Hessler tries to land a front kick but Jarszczko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Jarszczko throws a sloppy head kick and Hessler moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarszczko, right into the meat.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Jarszczko checks it.
Hessler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jarszczko rather than just go for the knockout.
Jarszczko throws a low kick, looking for Hessler's leg but Hessler calmly moves out of range.
Jarszczko stalks Hessler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hessler's face. Hessler staggers backwards, shaken.
Jarszczko throws a lazy body kick
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Jarszczko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hessler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jarszczko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hessler cracks the inside of Jarszczko's front leg.
Jarszczko misses with a straight left.
Hessler jabs at Jarszczko's body.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick that misses.
Hessler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jarszczko with a body shot.
Hessler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarszczko throws a solid leg kick but Hessler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarszczko.
Jarszczko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hessler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hessler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jarszczko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot.
Jarszczko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hessler throws a body kick that misses.
Hessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot.
Hessler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko misses the shot to the body.
Hessler slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Jarszczko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jarszczko scores with a jab to the body.
Hessler lands a head kick!
Jarszczko catches Hessler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hessler misses with a kick to the body.
Jarszczko tried to counter with a leg kick but Hessler avoided it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jarszczko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab by Hessler.#T2#
Jarszczko throws the kick towards the body but Hessler avoids it.
Hessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hessler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jarszczko tries to score with a low kick but Hessler moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarszczko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jarszczko misses with an uppercut.
Hessler connects with a body shot that sends Jarszczko's belly button to the back.
Jarszczko pushes Hessler away with a front kick.
Jarszczko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarszczko looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Jarszczko throws out a leg kick but Hessler moves out of range and Jarszczko only half commits.
Hessler connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Hessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko misses with a hook to the body
and Hessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarszczko manages to avoid it.
Jarszczko blocks a low kick nicely.
Crunch! Hessler slams his shin into Jarszczko's torso.
Hessler misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarszczko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Jarszczko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hessler's sensitive parts.
Hessler misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Jarszczko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Hessler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jarszczko takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Hessler moves into the clinch successfully.
Hessler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarszczko misses with the head strike.
Jarszczko throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jarszczko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarszczko misses with a hook. Hessler ducked under it nicely.
Hessler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hessler lands a nice looking body shot.
Hessler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jarszczko.
Jarszczko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Jarszczko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hessler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jarszczko really felt that one!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hessler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hessler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Hessler!
Clinton Hessler took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Boom! '.
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Event:
Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hessler lands with a nice body punch.
Sackett tries to clinch but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hessler counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
Sackett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Hessler slips the punch.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been informed that Hessler 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.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler wants to counter with a clinch but Sackett pushes him away.
Hessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a hook. Hessler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hessler thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Hessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
#T1#
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Hessler walks into a straight right hand from Sackett.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hessler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hessler throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range. #CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Hessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hessler digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Hessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Hessler fails to land.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Hessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hessler just leaning against Sackett, taking a breather.
Hessler wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Hessler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hessler with a hook.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Hessler off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Hessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Hessler lands a left and a right that sends Sackett crashing to the canvas! Hessler dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett is squirming around, avoiding Hessler's attempts to control the action.
Hessler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hessler misses with a head shot.#T4#
Sackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hessler trying to control but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hessler keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Hessler trying to control the position.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hessler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hessler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sackett passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hessler is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hessler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Hessler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Hessler's head.
Hessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hessler lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Hessler checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hessler! But no joy.
Sackett throws a head kick but Hessler moves out of range.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hessler's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to move into range but Hessler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clinton Hessler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hessler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hessler. That's going to slow Sackett down. #T1#
Sackett staying out of range there.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hessler just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Hessler down.
Hessler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hessler keeps the fight on the outside.
Hessler throws a counter combo.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Hessler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Hessler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hessler.
Sackett misses with a shot to the body
and Hessler counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett jabs Hessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hessler digs a good body shot into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hessler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hessler manages to circle out of the way.
Hessler lands a nice looking body shot.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Hessler's leg. Hessler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hessler tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Hessler.#T3#
Hessler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Sackett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hessler scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Hessler pushes Sackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sackett wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Sackett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hessler misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Hessler misses with some punches.
Hessler can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Hessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hessler.
A short right from Hessler on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Hessler.
Hessler tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
#BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hessler scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hessler swinging wildly here.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Hessler in the body.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Hessler.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Hessler stuns Sackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Hessler blocks the leg kick.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler moved away.
Hessler scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Hessler blocks the low kick.
Hessler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hessler counters with a good low kick that Sackett was not able to check.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
As Hessler tries to get set, Sackett tries to push him back and clinch up but Hessler manages to avoid the attempt.
Sackett thumps Hessler with a low kick.
Hessler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Hessler is avoiding it.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett swinging wildly here.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hessler throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Hessler jabs at Sackett's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Hessler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sackett thinking.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hessler lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Hessler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Hessler does no damage. #CL2#
Hessler moves into range and clinches up with Sackett.
Sackett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler blocks an uppercut.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Hessler gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hessler prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Hessler lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Hessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Hessler.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body.
Hessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Hessler. #T4#
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Hessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hessler works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Hessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hessler blocking some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Hessler blocks it.
Sackett's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!#BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch.
Hessler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hessler checks it.
Hessler is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Hessler looking to slow down the pace here.
Hessler is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Hessler really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Hessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett closes the distance but Hessler moves to the side
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Hessler.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sackett scores with a jab to the head.
Hessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Sackett throws a low kick but Hessler moves out of range easily.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hessler. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Hessler. Those never looked like landing.
Hessler swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Hessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sackett tries to clinch but Hessler is having none of it.
Hessler is looking to clinch.
Hessler throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Hessler throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sackett scores with a one two! Hessler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hessler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Hessler moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett backing away here, and Hessler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hessler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hessler scores with a three punch combo!
Hessler is looking to clinch.
A jab from Hessler finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Hessler tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sackett with a hook.
Hessler throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Hessler misses.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Hessler is out of range. #T3#
Hessler works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Hessler throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hessler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sackett falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Hessler counters by moving into the clinch.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hessler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clinton Hessler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Hessler keeps control of Sackett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hessler's elbow.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Hessler. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hessler.
Hessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hessler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hessler throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hessler slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
Hessler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Clinton Hessler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler throws a good cross that connects.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hessler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Hessler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hessler manages to circle out of the way.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Hessler misses with a straight left. #CL#
Sackett forces Hessler back against the cage and clinches.
Hessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow. #T1#
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hessler stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Hessler as he checks the leg kick.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Hessler misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Hessler slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hessler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
Hessler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hessler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Hessler circles away.
Hessler flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackett steps away.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hessler responds with a good body kick, but Sackett manages to step out the way in time.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hessler misses with a body kick.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hessler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Hessler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hessler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.#T3#
Sackett tries to land a front kick but Hessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler throws out a counter right but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett tries to bum rush Hessler with a series of wild strikes but Hessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hessler wants to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch position.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hessler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hessler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hessler slips under a jab.
Clinton Hessler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sackett tries to clinch up
and Hessler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hessler walks straight into a right hand from Sackett - that's dropped him! Sackett jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hessler from any more punishment! Hessler complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nolan Sackett!
In defeat, Clinton Hessler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Legend.'.
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